2009 Bassmaster Classic: Elite Night

In this photo gallery, you'll find images from Elite Night at the 2009 Bassmaster Classic on the Red River, near Shreveport, Louisiana.

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Several local stations were on hand to broadcast live from the red carpet in front of the Municipal Memorial Auditorium where Elite Night was held in honor of the Angler of the Year, Kevin VanDam.
Several local stations were on hand to broadcast live from the red carpet in front of the Municipal Memorial Auditorium where Elite Night was held in honor of the Angler of the Year, Kevin VanDam.
Kevin Van Dam and his family along with other Bassmaster Elite Series pros are welcomed to Elite Night with search lights and red carpet.
Kevin Van Dam and his family along with other Bassmaster Elite Series pros are welcomed to Elite Night with search lights and red carpet.
Steve Kennedy and his wife Julia talk with Bassmaster Emcee Keith Alan.
Steve Kennedy and his wife Julia talk with Bassmaster Emcee Keith Alan.
Ray Scott stepped from the red carpet to greet fans and sign autographs before entering the dinner and ceremonies.
Ray Scott stepped from the red carpet to greet fans and sign autographs before entering the dinner and ceremonies.
Kelly Jordon (center) is proud to call Bassmaster Elite Series legends, Denny Brauer and Tommy Biffle his friends.
Kelly Jordon (center) is proud to call Bassmaster Elite Series legends, Denny Brauer and Tommy Biffle his friends.
Greg and Julie Hackney at the reception.
Greg and Julie Hackney at the reception.
Bill Lowen and his wife Jennifer.
Bill Lowen and his wife Jennifer.
Zell and Kim Rowland take a moment to pose for ESPN cameras.
Zell and Kim Rowland take a moment to pose for ESPN cameras.
Fred and Julie Roumbanis celebrate at the reception.
Fred and Julie Roumbanis celebrate at the reception.
Toyota Angler of the Year Kevin Van Dam along with his wife Sherry and their sons, Nicholas and Jackson.
Toyota Angler of the Year Kevin Van Dam along with his wife Sherry and their sons, Nicholas and Jackson.
Bobby and Madeline Lane were found visiting with friends at the reception.
Bobby and Madeline Lane were found visiting with friends at the reception.
Mark Zona shares good conversation with Steve Kennedy at the reception.
Mark Zona shares good conversation with Steve Kennedy at the reception.
Aaron Martens shows a bit of his mysterious side, or maybe it was his curious side.
Aaron Martens shows a bit of his mysterious side, or maybe it was his curious side.
The fun spread like wildfire as the anglers were left to entertain themselves as others finished their dinner. Can you guess who Chris Lane's alter ego is?
The fun spread like wildfire as the anglers were left to entertain themselves as others finished their dinner. Can you guess who Chris Lane’s alter ego is?
Jason Quinn proves once again, he is, in fact, the man.
Jason Quinn proves once again, he is, in fact, the man.
The dinner begins to wrap up and it is time to pay homage to the Angler of the Year.
The dinner begins to wrap up and it is time to pay homage to the Angler of the Year.
Kevin Van Dam's peers gave him a standing ovation as he took the stage to talk about what it means to him to be angler of the year.
Kevin Van Dam’s peers gave him a standing ovation as he took the stage to talk about what it means to him to be angler of the year.
Kevin Van Dam is one of the best fishermen in the world, and for the next year, the official title will follow him. He eloquently thanked others without mentioning a word about himself.
Kevin Van Dam is one of the best fishermen in the world, and for the next year, the official title will follow him. He eloquently thanked others without mentioning a word about himself.
Randy and Robin Howell look on as Kevin Van Dam continues to thank his wife and family most of all; something Randy and Robin also know about, along with a lot of other families represented.
Randy and Robin Howell look on as Kevin Van Dam continues to thank his wife and family most of all; something Randy and Robin also know about, along with a lot of other families represented.
The Elite Night was over as quickly as it came, with each Bassmaster Elite Series angler happy to be a part of one of the greatest outdoor ventures in the world.
The Elite Night was over as quickly as it came, with each Bassmaster Elite Series angler happy to be a part of one of the greatest outdoor ventures in the world.