2009 Elite Series Postseason #1: Practice Day One

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers on Practice Day One of the 2009 Elite Series Postseason #1, Trophy Chase, on Lake Jordan, near Wetumpka, Alabama.

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Randy Howell describes his approach to the first day of practice as ESPN's Rob Russow records his comments with BASSCam technology. Videos from the water can be viewed on Bassmaster.com.
Randy Howell describes his approach to the first day of practice as ESPN’s Rob Russow records his comments with BASSCam technology. Videos from the water can be viewed on Bassmaster.com.
Randy Howell started his morning practice fishing grassy points, but he planned to spend the rest of the day looking for fish holding on deep structure.
Randy Howell started his morning practice fishing grassy points, but he planned to spend the rest of the day looking for fish holding on deep structure.
Like Randy Howell, Cliff Pace started the day fishing grassy points.
Like Randy Howell, Cliff Pace started the day fishing grassy points.
Cliff Pace makes a move trying to hit as many spots as possible on the first day of practice on Lake Jordan.
Cliff Pace makes a move trying to hit as many spots as possible on the first day of practice on Lake Jordan.
While some spend their day climbing ladders and topping trees, Alton Jones makes his living catching fish.
While some spend their day climbing ladders and topping trees, Alton Jones makes his living catching fish.
Alton Jones had several waypoints to check that he had saved on Lake Jordan before the cutoff period began.
Alton Jones had several waypoints to check that he had saved on Lake Jordan before the cutoff period began.
Kevin VanDam said his strategy was to find a way he could catch fish by using his strength, which is fishing fast.
Kevin VanDam said his strategy was to find a way he could catch fish by using his strength, which is fishing fast.
Skeet Reese started the morning fishing near Lake Jordan Marina before moving north to Mitchell Dam.
Skeet Reese started the morning fishing near Lake Jordan Marina before moving north to Mitchell Dam.
Kelly Jordon takes a close look at his electronics trying to mark schools of fish on deep structure.
Kelly Jordon takes a close look at his electronics trying to mark schools of fish on deep structure.
Skeet Reese and Tommy Biffle moved to Mitchell Dam late in the morning after waiting on the dam keepers to release water.
Skeet Reese and Tommy Biffle moved to Mitchell Dam late in the morning after waiting on the dam keepers to release water.
Skeet visits with local anglers catfishing along the walls on Mitchell Dam.
Skeet visits with local anglers catfishing along the walls on Mitchell Dam.
Gary Klein was fishing just south of the dam trying to figure out a finesse bite that would work before water was released into Lake Jordon.
Gary Klein was fishing just south of the dam trying to figure out a finesse bite that would work before water was released into Lake Jordon.
Kelly Jordon and Kevin VanDam race north toward Mitchell Dam as water was released into Lake Jordan.
Kelly Jordon and Kevin VanDam race north toward Mitchell Dam as water was released into Lake Jordan.
Cliff Pace spent the day fishing the entire length of Lake Jordan.
Cliff Pace spent the day fishing the entire length of Lake Jordan.
As water begins to pour from Mitchell Dam, Tommy Biffle positions his boat in an eddy and begins casting.
As water begins to pour from Mitchell Dam, Tommy Biffle positions his boat in an eddy and begins casting.
Skeet Reese catches a small keeper just below the dam.
Skeet Reese catches a small keeper just below the dam.
Skeet Reese and Kelly Jordon move close the Mitchell Dam as fresh water begins to be released into Lake Jordan.
Skeet Reese and Kelly Jordon move close the Mitchell Dam as fresh water begins to be released into Lake Jordan.
Mark Menendez fished several hundred yards below the dam as the increasing current began to flow into Lake Jordan.
Mark Menendez fished several hundred yards below the dam as the increasing current began to flow into Lake Jordan.
Alton Jones moves north to join the fray at Mitchell Dam.
Alton Jones moves north to join the fray at Mitchell Dam.
Randy Howell stayed on the main lake for the majority of his practice.
Randy Howell stayed on the main lake for the majority of his practice.