College: Clear Lake registration

Anglers traveled for hours to get to California's famed Clear Lake to compete in the 2014 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Western Regional.

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Clear Lake in Lakeport, Calif., is the setting for the 2014 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Western Regional. The takeoff point is here at the Konocti Vista Resort & Casino.
Clear Lake in Lakeport, Calif., is the setting for the 2014 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Western Regional. The takeoff point is here at the Konocti Vista Resort & Casino.
College anglers go through the registration line inside the banquet hall in the casino.
College anglers go through the registration line inside the banquet hall in the casino.
Lures are among the gifts each college contender receives.
Lures are among the gifts each college contender receives.
Hats are on the sponsor gift table as well.
Hats are on the sponsor gift table as well.
Cy Floyd of Eastern Washington University models his new shirt.
Cy Floyd of Eastern Washington University models his new shirt.
Hank Weldon, College B.A.S.S. manager, welcomes anglers to the sponsor table at registration.
Hank Weldon, College B.A.S.S. manager, welcomes anglers to the sponsor table at registration.
Alex Stewart of North Arizona State shows off his fancy “kittyflage” shirt that, surprisingly, did not come from the sponsor table. He added that indeed he does love cats.
Alex Stewart of North Arizona State shows off his fancy “kittyflage” shirt that, surprisingly, did not come from the sponsor table. He added that indeed he does love cats.
More anglers make their way through the registration line.
More anglers make their way through the registration line.
Anglers gather around and collect their swag.
Anglers gather around and collect their swag.
Jesse Wilkinson of New Mexico State University is competing, and his wife, Rachel, came to watch.
Jesse Wilkinson of New Mexico State University is competing, and his wife, Rachel, came to watch.
Hank Weldon of B.A.S.S. and Andrew Sayles of the California B.A.S.S. Nation are in charge of giving out sponsor products.
Hank Weldon of B.A.S.S. and Andrew Sayles of the California B.A.S.S. Nation are in charge of giving out sponsor products.
New Mexico State brought five teams for the Western Regional. Some of the competitors in attendance are, from left, Kyle Price, Jesse Scarafiotto, Timothy Bailey, Andrew Armijo and Justin Hettinga.
New Mexico State brought five teams for the Western Regional. Some of the competitors in attendance are, from left, Kyle Price, Jesse Scarafiotto, Timothy Bailey, Andrew Armijo and Justin Hettinga.
Jacob Wall and Kyle Schneider of University of Oregon relax before the tournament briefing begins.
Jacob Wall and Kyle Schneider of University of Oregon relax before the tournament briefing begins.
The contenders are vying for this trophy, and the top competitors on the leaderboard also qualify for the 2014 Carhartt Bassmaster National Championship in Georgia.
The contenders are vying for this trophy, and the top competitors on the leaderboard also qualify for the 2014 Carhartt Bassmaster National Championship in Georgia.
Anglers settle in for the tournament briefing at the Konocti Vista Resort & Casino while Hank Weldon goes over the rules.
Anglers settle in for the tournament briefing at the Konocti Vista Resort & Casino while Hank Weldon goes over the rules.
There’s a little bit of fishing inside the casino, but the real competition is right outside the door.
There’s a little bit of fishing inside the casino, but the real competition is right outside the door.