2006 Bassmaster Classic: Practice, Check-in

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they prepare to launch for practice for the 2006 Bassmaster Classic on Lake Tohopekaliga, near Kissimmee, Florida.

David Walker motions to the check-in official after the practice round on Lake Toho.
David Walker motions to the check-in official after the practice round on Lake Toho.
Michael Iaconelli signs autographs and visits with reporters after the practice round for the Citgo Bassmaster Classic.
Michael Iaconelli signs autographs and visits with reporters after the practice round for the Citgo Bassmaster Classic.
Larry Nixon takes a break after checking in. Temperatures for the practice reached the 80s for most of the day.
Larry Nixon takes a break after checking in. Temperatures for the practice reached the 80s for most of the day.
Chad Morgenthaler reties a spinnerbait after he checked in on the practice day at Lake Toho.
Chad Morgenthaler reties a spinnerbait after he checked in on the practice day at Lake Toho.
Mike McClelland motors his boat to check in Wednesday on Lake Toho.
Mike McClelland motors his boat to check in Wednesday on Lake Toho.
Aaron Martens may be worried about the outcome of the CITGO Bassmaster Classic, but after the practice round he was all smiles.
Aaron Martens may be worried about the outcome of the CITGO Bassmaster Classic, but after the practice round he was all smiles.
Jeff Kriet (left) and Luke Clausun (right) compare notes after the practice day on Lake Toho.
Jeff Kriet (left) and Luke Clausun (right) compare notes after the practice day on Lake Toho.
Mike Iaconelli clowns around as he organizes tackle after a practice on Lake Toho.
Mike Iaconelli clowns around as he organizes tackle after a practice on Lake Toho.
Larry Nixon, a former Classic champion, is fishing his last Classic and he thinks his final farewell may be a good one.
Larry Nixon, a former Classic champion, is fishing his last Classic and he thinks his final farewell may be a good one.
Marty Stone polishes his bald head after a warm day on Lake Toho. Stone shaved his head to take care of
Marty Stone polishes his bald head after a warm day on Lake Toho. Stone shaved his head to take care of “what I was already losing.” The North Carolina pro, had the nickname “Stone Pony” coming into the event. It’s since changed to “Stone Chromey.
Gary Klein loads his boat after a day of practice on Lake Toho.
Gary Klein loads his boat after a day of practice on Lake Toho.
Kevin Wirth (left) and Zell Rowland (right) eat lunch and compare notes after the practice round in the CITGO Bassmaster Classic.
Kevin Wirth (left) and Zell Rowland (right) eat lunch and compare notes after the practice round in the CITGO Bassmaster Classic.