College: Lake of the Ozarks registration

The 2017 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Midwest Regional takes anglers to Lake of the Ozarks in Osage Beach, Missouri.
The 2017 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Midwest Regional takes anglers to Lake of the Ozarks in Osage Beach, Missouri.
The folks at Carhartt were already at registration setting up their table of goodies for the 140-boat field.
The folks at Carhartt were already at registration setting up their table of goodies for the 140-boat field.
The Inn at Grand Glaize welcomed the anglers and staff.
The Inn at Grand Glaize welcomed the anglers and staff.
Teams began funneling in for the registration portion. The rules meeting followed after.
Teams began funneling in for the registration portion. The rules meeting followed after.
Teams from Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan and Kentucky among other states were in attendance.
Teams from Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan and Kentucky among other states were in attendance.
They lined up to pass by the sponsor booths and grab some free things.
They lined up to pass by the sponsor booths and grab some free things.
Carhartt had shirts, hats, coupon codes and there were even forms for the Toyota Bonus Bucks College program.
Carhartt had shirts, hats, coupon codes and there were even forms for the Toyota Bonus Bucks College program.
Anglers got to check out product and talk to Shimano representatives.
Anglers got to check out product and talk to Shimano representatives.
They had a few rods and reels on site.
They had a few rods and reels on site.
Teams filled out their required forms so B.A.S.S. staff had all the correct information.
Teams filled out their required forms so B.A.S.S. staff had all the correct information.
McKendree University sent multiple teams this week.
McKendree University sent multiple teams this week.
And every team was sure to swoop up some Berkley Pit Bosses.
And every team was sure to swoop up some Berkley Pit Bosses.
Austin Chapman, who was recently featured in the Toyota Bonus Bucks program, comes through the line. He is looking for another Top 2 finish in this regional.
Austin Chapman, who was recently featured in the Toyota Bonus Bucks program, comes through the line. He is looking for another Top 2 finish in this regional.
Meanwhile Shane Campbell goes over a fishing question with Tournament Director Hank Weldon.
Meanwhile Shane Campbell goes over a fishing question with Tournament Director Hank Weldon.
Murray State arrives and hops in line, they have multiple teams as well.
Murray State arrives and hops in line, they have multiple teams as well.
If anglers were interested in a Phoenix Boat there were catalogs on display as well as hats and squish footballs.
If anglers were interested in a Phoenix Boat there were catalogs on display as well as hats and squish footballs.
Bemidji State rolls up to the registration.
Bemidji State rolls up to the registration.
Adrian College is a scholarship team in the state of Michigan and is here this week.
Adrian College is a scholarship team in the state of Michigan and is here this week.
Wisconsin-Whitewater leans in for a Carhartt hat.
Wisconsin-Whitewater leans in for a Carhartt hat.
After everyone went through the check-in process, they began to grab some food provided.
After everyone went through the check-in process, they began to grab some food provided.
Ranch on the salad and Alfredo on the pasta was this anglers go-to.
Ranch on the salad and Alfredo on the pasta was this anglers go-to.
Can't forget dessert.
Can’t forget dessert.
Roughly 140 teams are gathered this week, which means approximately 19 National Championship spots will be up for grabs this week, give or a take one or two.
Roughly 140 teams are gathered this week, which means approximately 19 National Championship spots will be up for grabs this week, give or a take one or two.
Tournament Director Hank Weldon gets the meeting started.
Tournament Director Hank Weldon gets the meeting started.
Then he introduces Luke Stoner of Dynamic who talks for a few moments.
Then he introduces Luke Stoner of Dynamic who talks for a few moments.
McKendree freshman Trevor McKinney is focused in. He and his partner Dailus Richardson finished 2nd at the College Classic on Sunday and then McKinney made the drive to Missouri to compete with a different partner at Lake of the Ozarks.
McKendree freshman Trevor McKinney is focused in. He and his partner Dailus Richardson finished 2nd at the College Classic on Sunday and then McKinney made the drive to Missouri to compete with a different partner at Lake of the Ozarks.
The Swanson brothers are looking for another Top 3 finish at this regional this week.
The Swanson brothers are looking for another Top 3 finish at this regional this week.
We may not be in Wisconsin, but we for sure know we are at the Midwest Regional when Packers apparel shows up.
We may not be in Wisconsin, but we for sure know we are at the Midwest Regional when Packers apparel shows up.
Frank Hyla of Shimano spoke for a couple minutes.
Frank Hyla of Shimano spoke for a couple minutes.
Lance Freeman, defending champion of this Regional, is all smiles.
Lance Freeman, defending champion of this Regional, is all smiles.
Carlos Thomas of Illinois State is zoned in.
Carlos Thomas of Illinois State is zoned in.
I found the best
I found the best “Gerald Swindle” beard at this college event.
Drew Bagley gets excited as he won a rod and reel in a random raffle drawing.
Drew Bagley gets excited as he won a rod and reel in a random raffle drawing.
The entire field posed for a photo in support of College alum Jordan Lee's Bassmaster Classic win.
The entire field posed for a photo in support of College alum Jordan Lee’s Bassmaster Classic win.
Anglers were given a rules sheet to look over and keep handy.
Anglers were given a rules sheet to look over and keep handy.
Meanwhile most anglers were probably racking their brains about where the winning honey hole would be.
Meanwhile most anglers were probably racking their brains about where the winning honey hole would be.