College: Wild Card registration

Collegiate anglers prepare for competition on Alabama's Pickwick Lake!

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Registration begins as the thunderstorms roll into Florence, AL.
Registration begins as the thunderstorms roll into Florence, AL.
Refreshments greet anglers at the door.
Refreshments greet anglers at the door.
As always, the people with Florence Lauderdale Tourism provide a warm welcome.
As always, the people with Florence Lauderdale Tourism provide a warm welcome.
The end goal for the year looms over registration as anglers step up to take their last swing at National Championship qualification.
The end goal for the year looms over registration as anglers step up to take their last swing at National Championship qualification.
<p>This week, the Wild Card Champion will be crowned along with an additional 12 qualifying spots for the National Championship.</p>
This week, the Wild Card Champion will be crowned along with an additional 12 qualifying spots for the National Championship.
Get your B.A.S.S. hat!
Get your B.A.S.S. hat!
Berkley Havoc provided baits for the anglers fishing Pickwick this week.
Berkley Havoc provided baits for the anglers fishing Pickwick this week.
Several Live Targets were spotted at registration. 
Several Live Targets were spotted at registration. 
Registration carries on.
Registration carries on.
The other end goal for the year. The College Classic Qualifier award which will go to the won angler that wins his or her berth in the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.
The other end goal for the year. The College Classic Qualifier award which will go to the won angler that wins his or her berth in the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.
Young Harris’s Brad Rutherford is one angler with a lot on the line this week. His alma mater will host the National Championship in August.
Young Harris’s Brad Rutherford is one angler with a lot on the line this week. His alma mater will host the National Championship in August.
Another look at the National Championship trophy.
Another look at the National Championship trophy.
B.A.S.S. takes pride in their efforts in college bass fishing.
B.A.S.S. takes pride in their efforts in college bass fishing.
Anglers checkout the top of the line toys that Humminbird had on display.
Anglers checkout the top of the line toys that Humminbird had on display.
This type of technology will play a huge role in the ledge fishing game on Pickwick this week.
This type of technology will play a huge role in the ledge fishing game on Pickwick this week.
The Auburn Tigers fill their goody bags.
The Auburn Tigers fill their goody bags.
The Alabama Crimson Tide roll in. This will be their last shot at returning a team to the National Championship where Logan Johnson (pictured) and former partner Dustin Connell finished in the op 5 last year.
The Alabama Crimson Tide roll in. This will be their last shot at returning a team to the National Championship where Logan Johnson (pictured) and former partner Dustin Connell finished in the op 5 last year.
<p>West Virginia University's Edward Rude III (left) won the 2012 Carhartt College Series Midwest Super Regional on the Mississippi River.</p>
West Virginia University’s Edward Rude III (left) won the 2012 Carhartt College Series Midwest Super Regional on the Mississippi River.
Alabama alum and College Bass Tournament Manager Hank Weldon offers a little last minute advise to Logan Johnson, “Beat Auburn.”
Alabama alum and College Bass Tournament Manager Hank Weldon offers a little last minute advise to Logan Johnson, “Beat Auburn.”
Local powerhouse UNA talks strategy with Auburn’s Jordan Lee. 
Local powerhouse UNA talks strategy with Auburn’s Jordan Lee. 
Shane Powell is feeling it thanks to his Mountain Dew. 
Shane Powell is feeling it thanks to his Mountain Dew. 
<p>The registration line gets longer as anglers wait to the last minute, getting all the practice time possible.</p>
The registration line gets longer as anglers wait to the last minute, getting all the practice time possible.
The Georgia Bulldogs look to claw their way into another National Championship.
The Georgia Bulldogs look to claw their way into another National Championship.
The Basspack of NC State would love a shot at another National Title.
The Basspack of NC State would love a shot at another National Title.
A packed house awaits the briefing.
A packed house awaits the briefing.
The end count landed around 76 boats for this week’s Wild Card.
The end count landed around 76 boats for this week’s Wild Card.