2009 Bassmaster Classic: Day One, Launch Part 2

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they prepare to launch on Day One of the 2009 Bassmaster Classic on the Red River, near Shreveport, Louisiana.

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Dean Rojas tries to tweak his trolling motor on a cold Day One on the 39th Bassmaster Classic.
Dean Rojas tries to tweak his trolling motor on a cold Day One on the 39th Bassmaster Classic.
Anglers use all different kinds of techniques to stay calm on the biggest morning of the year. Bill Lowen makes a few last-minute adjustments to his tackle.
Anglers use all different kinds of techniques to stay calm on the biggest morning of the year. Bill Lowen makes a few last-minute adjustments to his tackle.
Mike Iaconelli pulls his frozen cover off his boat Friday morning.
Mike Iaconelli pulls his frozen cover off his boat Friday morning.
If an angler didn't cover his boat the night before, he found his deck frozen on Friday. Scott Rook used the problem to motivate himself.
If an angler didn’t cover his boat the night before, he found his deck frozen on Friday. Scott Rook used the problem to motivate himself.
Steve Kennedy's duck boat didn't avoid the frost, but it does have a fresh wrap. Only Kennedy and Rick Clunn are using an aluminum boat on Day One.
Steve Kennedy’s duck boat didn’t avoid the frost, but it does have a fresh wrap. Only Kennedy and Rick Clunn are using an aluminum boat on Day One.
Shaw Grigsby is fishing his first Classic since 2003.
Shaw Grigsby is fishing his first Classic since 2003.
A large crowd gathered beside the ramp to watch the anglers launch their boats.
A large crowd gathered beside the ramp to watch the anglers launch their boats.
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Terry “Big Show” Scroggins is hoping to do well in the Classic.
There were fans showing up an hour before the anglers arrived.
There were fans showing up an hour before the anglers arrived.
Scott Rook is a pundit favorite because of his experience as a river fisherman.
Scott Rook is a pundit favorite because of his experience as a river fisherman.
Bill Lowen's fans were out in full force as they usually are. Lowen is fishing in his second Classic.
Bill Lowen’s fans were out in full force as they usually are. Lowen is fishing in his second Classic.
Tournament director Trip Weldon helps Lowen launch his boat.
Tournament director Trip Weldon helps Lowen launch his boat.
Fans enjoy the takeoff from a party barge parked at the Red River South Marina & Resort.
Fans enjoy the takeoff from a party barge parked at the Red River South Marina & Resort.
Anglers and BASS officials crowd the dock.
Anglers and BASS officials crowd the dock.
Boats lined up on the dock, fans lined the launch ramp and ESPN Radio's Mike and Mike in the Morning do their show from a stage on the hill.
Boats lined up on the dock, fans lined the launch ramp and ESPN Radio’s Mike and Mike in the Morning do their show from a stage on the hill.
Fans, anglers and BASS officials stand for the national anthem.
Fans, anglers and BASS officials stand for the national anthem.
Classic rookie Bryan Hudgins shows the crowd how big his first fish will be.
Classic rookie Bryan Hudgins shows the crowd how big his first fish will be.
Reigning Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year Kevin VanDam says goodbye to his wife Sherry before taking off.
Reigning Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year Kevin VanDam says goodbye to his wife Sherry before taking off.
Trip Weldon shows everyone the official time and reminds them of just how cold it is.
Trip Weldon shows everyone the official time and reminds them of just how cold it is.
The ESPN helicopter flies over the marina, catching the action for the televisions shows, which start at 8 a.m. ET Saturday on ESPN2.
The ESPN helicopter flies over the marina, catching the action for the televisions shows, which start at 8 a.m. ET Saturday on ESPN2.
It was a crowded marina on Friday morning.
It was a crowded marina on Friday morning.
Fans, anglers and BASS officials stand for the national anthem.
Fans, anglers and BASS officials stand for the national anthem.
Kevin VanDam cuts through the fog as he moves to the front of the takeoff line.
Kevin VanDam cuts through the fog as he moves to the front of the takeoff line.
VanDam is one of a dozen anglers who will be going with an ESPN cameraman on Day One.
VanDam is one of a dozen anglers who will be going with an ESPN cameraman on Day One.
Gary Klein is looking for his first Bassmaster Classic victory in 27 tries.
Gary Klein is looking for his first Bassmaster Classic victory in 27 tries.
Anglers take off through the fog.
Anglers take off through the fog.
A bundled-up Ish Monroe lets everyone know he's ready to go.
A bundled-up Ish Monroe lets everyone know he’s ready to go.
Anglers slowly make their way out of the cove before gunning it to their first spot.
Anglers slowly make their way out of the cove before gunning it to their first spot.
Blankets of fog cover the Red River as the sun warms its waters.
Blankets of fog cover the Red River as the sun warms its waters.