The takeoff and weigh-in, scheduled for 6:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Central time, respectively, will take place May 23 at Lake Amistad Marina (East Diablo Launch Ramp), located at Highway 90 W. HCR 3 in Del Rio. The takeoff and weigh-in are free to attend and open to the public.

National Guard FLW College Fishing is the country’s largest tournament fishing competition for college bass clubs where college clubs compete for lucrative scholarships and prizes and a chance to compete in the $2.5 million Forrest Wood Cup in 2010.

Registered teams include Angelo State, Baylor University, Lamar University, Louisiana Tech University, Louisiana State University, Northeastern State, Oklahoma State University, Sam Houston State, Stephen F. Austin, Tarleton State-Texas, Texas A&M, Texas A&M-Galveston, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Texas State University, Texas Tech University, University of Louisiana, University of North Texas, University of Oklahoma, and University of Texas.