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The eight Bassmaster Elite Series anglers set to take part in the 2016 Bassmaster Classic Bracket spent time in the Bassmaster booth Tuesday at ICAST 2016.
The eight Bassmaster Elite Series anglers set to take part in the 2016 Bassmaster Classic Bracket spent time in the Bassmaster booth Tuesday at ICAST 2016.
From left to right: Drew Benton, Kevin VanDam, Jacob Powroznik, Koby Kreiger, Brett Hite, Keith Combs and Dean Rojas.
From left to right: Drew Benton, Kevin VanDam, Jacob Powroznik, Koby Kreiger, Brett Hite, Keith Combs and Dean Rojas.
Bassmaster emcee Dave Mercer explained the bracket format…
Bassmaster emcee Dave Mercer explained the bracket format…
…and explained how these eight anglers, the top eight finishers from the Bassmaster Elite at Cayuga Lake, earned their spot in this four-day fish-off for a Bassmaster Classic berth and prize money.
…and explained how these eight anglers, the top eight finishers from the Bassmaster Elite at Cayuga Lake, earned their spot in this four-day fish-off for a Bassmaster Classic berth and prize money.
Fans and media gathered to hear information about the 2016 Bassmaster Classic Bracket.
Fans and media gathered to hear information about the 2016 Bassmaster Classic Bracket.
Bassmaster Magazine Editor James Hall fields a question during the press conference.
Bassmaster Magazine Editor James Hall fields a question during the press conference.
Next Mercer handed off the mic to the anglers and let them explain why they were excited to compete in this unique Bassmaster tournament.
Next Mercer handed off the mic to the anglers and let them explain why they were excited to compete in this unique Bassmaster tournament.
Kevin VanDam, the Elite event winner on Cayuga Lake, will go head-to-head with Drew Benton on Day 1 of bracket competition.
Kevin VanDam, the Elite event winner on Cayuga Lake, will go head-to-head with Drew Benton on Day 1 of bracket competition.
The gathered media record the speakers and take notes about KVD’s participation in this special tournament event.
The gathered media record the speakers and take notes about KVD’s participation in this special tournament event.
Mercer looks on as the microphone circuits the group of Elite anglers.
Mercer looks on as the microphone circuits the group of Elite anglers.
After each Elite speaks, it’s time for a media question-and-answer session with the bracket competitors.
After each Elite speaks, it’s time for a media question-and-answer session with the bracket competitors.
Jordan Lee, the second place finisher at the Cayuga Elite, has to be excited about the opportunity to compete again in New York after his good showing.
Jordan Lee, the second place finisher at the Cayuga Elite, has to be excited about the opportunity to compete again in New York after his good showing.
Elite legend Kevin VanDam definitely drew the attention of the ICAST crowd.
Elite legend Kevin VanDam definitely drew the attention of the ICAST crowd.
Drew Benton answers a few questions during a video interview.
Drew Benton answers a few questions during a video interview.
The 2016 Bassmaster Classic Bracket set for next week on New York’s Niagara River will definitely be an event to remember. All four days of competition will stream live: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday on Bassmaster.com and Wednesday on WatchESPN.
The 2016 Bassmaster Classic Bracket set for next week on New York’s Niagara River will definitely be an event to remember. All four days of competition will stream live: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday on Bassmaster.com and Wednesday on WatchESPN.

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