2005 Bassmaster Classic Three Rivers - Pittsburgh, PA, Jul 29 - 31, 2005

2005 Bassmaster Classic: Day 1

Rick Clunn scours the shadows.

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Michael Iaconelli is caught in mid-cast on Day 1 of the Classic.

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Kevin VanDam studies the waters of the Three Rivers.

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John Crews can't believe how tough the fishing was on Thursday.

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Iaconelli reaches for the ruler for a Pittsburgh specimen.

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Anglers plumbed the depths and fished any structure they could find on Day One.

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Ike shows off his Penguins apparel and a couple of fish.

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KVD holds a candidate for Day 1 big bass.

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Ike is either pumped or he has a cramp.

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The anglers and their TV crews prepare for launch Friday.

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Skeet Reese takes a moment to kick back before the day begins.

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Ike sets the hook on Three Rivers.

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2004 CITGO Bassmaster Classic champ Takahiro Omori looks for another title.

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Gerald Swindle and the rest of the Classic anglers had their hands tied finding fish on Day 1.

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Ike shows off a couple of nice smallies on an otherwise tough Day 1.

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Also See:

2005 Bassmaster Classic: Day 3

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