2005 Bassmaster Classic: Day 1

In this photo gallery, you'll find images from Day 1 of the 2005 Bassmaster Classic on the Three Rivers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Rick Clunn scours the shadows.
Rick Clunn scours the shadows.
Michael Iaconelli is caught in mid-cast on Day 1 of the Classic.
Michael Iaconelli is caught in mid-cast on Day 1 of the Classic.
Kevin VanDam studies the waters of the Three Rivers.
Kevin VanDam studies the waters of the Three Rivers.
John Crews can't believe how tough the fishing was on Thursday.
John Crews can’t believe how tough the fishing was on Thursday.
Iaconelli reaches for the ruler for a Pittsburgh specimen.
Iaconelli reaches for the ruler for a Pittsburgh specimen.
Anglers plumbed the depths and fished any structure they could find on Day One.
Anglers plumbed the depths and fished any structure they could find on Day One.
Ike shows off his Penguins apparel and a couple of fish.
Ike shows off his Penguins apparel and a couple of fish.
KVD holds a candidate for Day 1 big bass.
KVD holds a candidate for Day 1 big bass.
Ike is either pumped or he has a cramp.
Ike is either pumped or he has a cramp.
The anglers and their TV crews prepare for launch Friday.
The anglers and their TV crews prepare for launch Friday.
Skeet Reese takes a moment to kick back before the day begins.
Skeet Reese takes a moment to kick back before the day begins.
Ike sets the hook on Three Rivers.
Ike sets the hook on Three Rivers.
2004 CITGO Bassmaster Classic champ Takahiro Omori looks for another title.
2004 CITGO Bassmaster Classic champ Takahiro Omori looks for another title.
Gerald Swindle and the rest of the Classic anglers had their hands tied finding fish on Day 1.
Gerald Swindle and the rest of the Classic anglers had their hands tied finding fish on Day 1.
Ike shows off a couple of nice smallies on an otherwise tough Day 1.
Ike shows off a couple of nice smallies on an otherwise tough Day 1.