College opening ceremonies

Students from all over the country went through the registration line this evening and picked up tons of swag.

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	"Hardware" waiting to be won at the 2012 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship.</p>
“Hardware” waiting to be won at the 2012 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship.
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	One angler will win this trophy on Sunday -- an invitation to fish the 2013 Bassmasater Classic.</p>
One angler will win this trophy on Sunday — an invitation to fish the 2013 Bassmasater Classic.
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	Hats, hats and more hats are on the giveaway tables.</p>
Hats, hats and more hats are on the giveaway tables.
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	Did we mention the competitors had lots of hats to choose from?</p>
Did we mention the competitors had lots of hats to choose from?
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	Each competitor received Booyah spinnerbaits for their "loot" bag.</p>
Each competitor received Booyah spinnerbaits for their “loot” bag.
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	Luck "E" Strike gave a crankbait to each angler as well.</p>
Luck “E” Strike gave a crankbait to each angler as well.
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	Got fish?</p>
Got fish?
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	Falcon Rods displays its lineup for the championship contenders.</p>
Falcon Rods displays its lineup for the championship contenders.
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	Each competitor receives a new Mustang Survival life jacket.</p>
Each competitor receives a new Mustang Survival life jacket.
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	Anglers discuss strategy in the hallway at the JM offices where registration is being held.</p>
Anglers discuss strategy in the hallway at the JM offices where registration is being held.
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	Berkley Havoc lures were also handed out to competitors.</p>
Berkley Havoc lures were also handed out to competitors.
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	Anglers sign registration forms to comply with Carhartt Bassmaster College Series rules.</p>
Anglers sign registration forms to comply with Carhartt Bassmaster College Series rules.
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	Title sponsor Carhartt has swag for the contenders, too.</p>
Title sponsor Carhartt has swag for the contenders, too.
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	Michaela Anderson is the lone female in this week's competition.</p>
Michaela Anderson is the lone female in this week’s competition.
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	Anglers fill out registration forms.</p>
Anglers fill out registration forms.
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	The JM Associates garage is full of competitors attending registration.</p>
The JM Associates garage is full of competitors attending registration.
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	Contenders received all kinds of goodies during registration, such as this Carhartt Bassmaster Series College National Championship flag.</p>
Contenders received all kinds of goodies during registration, such as this Carhartt Bassmaster Series College National Championship flag.
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	Many SEC teams are represented in this week's tournament.</p>
Many SEC teams are represented in this week’s tournament.
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	The line moves through registration.</p>
The line moves through registration.
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	Anglers collect their Mustang Survival inflatable PFD.</p>
Anglers collect their Mustang Survival inflatable PFD.
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	Anglers socialize while waiting for the opening ceremonies to begin.</p>
Anglers socialize while waiting for the opening ceremonies to begin.
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	Supper time!</p>
Supper time!
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	Anglers sign up for giveaway prizes for Bass Pro Shops.</p>
Anglers sign up for giveaway prizes for Bass Pro Shops.