Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops

Tide Rolls In

Woods & Water Alabama Invitational - Day One: Hometown Heroes hold down lead

Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops

2007 College Bass National Championship: Alone

Once College Bass officials learned of Sherbert's situation, they ruled he could fish alone. His partner in the boat at for Day One became an ESPNOutdoors.com writer on assignment to observe him and write about the experience.

Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops

2007 College Bass National Championship: Day Three notes

In addition to the slower current in the river, another tournament also being held on the river had attracted much more fishing traffic, especially in key locations.

Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops

2007 College Bass National Championship: Final launch

Before the takeoff on Saturday morning, ESPNOutdoors.com and CollegeBass.com chased down the final five and asked them one question: What would it mean for you to win the national championship today?

Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops

2007 College Bass National Championship: Boat

They brought the latest in tackle, more than enough rods and reels and sported matching Hawkeye fishing jerseys. But the problem was they didn't have a boat.

Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops

2007 College Bass National Championship: Treble

But the lure never reached its target. Instead it found the back of Sanford's head, lodging several barbs through his Costa Del Mar sunglass holders and into his scalp.

Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops

2006 College Bassmaster Championship

Check out the college treams that competed in the 2006 Bassmaster College Championship.

Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops

2007 College Bass National Championship:Fab Five

All five of those teams caught limits on Day Two, and all were in the top five after Day One, just in a slightly different arrangement.

B.A.S.S. Membership Swag

Join B.A.S.S

Membership Includes 1 Year Bassmaster Magazine, Plus $50 in free gear.