2011 Bassmaster Classic - Registration Day

Veteran BASS angler Mark Davis visits with new BASS emcee, Dave Mercer.

Every competitor was given a commemorative plaque for participating in the 2011 Bassmaster Classic.

Stephen Browning shakes hands with BASS owner Jerry McKinnis.

Mike Iaconelli and Dean Rojas listen intently as specific rules for the 2011 Bassmaster Classic are explained.

Tommy Biffle (center) sits among several anglers that are vying for their first Classic victory, including Brent Chapman and Russ Lane.

2010 Bassmaster Classic Champion, Kevin VanDam conducted interviews for Bassmaster television prior to registering for the 2011 Classic in New Orleans.

Information packets await the angler's participation in the 2011 Bassmaster Classic.

Angler's visit with one another after a winter off prior to the Bassmaster Classic.

Steve Kennedy presents his Louisiana fishing license to BASS officials during registration.

Terry Butcher is presented a gift pack from Skeeter boats.

Todd Faircloth receives his gift products provided by Toyota trucks.

Cliff Pace is presented a bag of fishing tackle from Berkley.

Greg Hackney and Terry Scroggins pick up gift packs provided by the folks at Power Pole.

Terry Scroggins receives a new life jacket provided by Triton boats.

Evan Williams continued their support for the Bassmaster Elite Series.

After visiting with representatives from various sponsors, Greg Hackney and every participating angler was weighted down with a very generous load of gift packs.

Edwin Evers picked up a new jacket from Team Mercury.

Bobby Lane visits with new B.A.S.S. owners, (from left), Don Logan, Jerry McKinnis and Jim Copeland.

Shaw Grigsby autographed a large pile of caps after registration.

BASS Tournament Director Trip Weldon receives a safety briefing from local law enforcement, before addressing the field of anglers that will compete in the 2011 Bassmaster Classic.

50 anglers will start the 2011 Bassmaster Classic on Thursday, but only one will hoist the champion's trophy on Sunday.

BASS Tournament Director Trip Weldon addresses the competing anglers after registration.

Jerry McKinnis welcomes the Classic competitors to New Orleans, and congratulates them for qualifying for the 2011 Bassmaster Classic.