2011 Classic Night – House of Blues

This album features photos from the 2011 Classic Night. The 'Classic Night' is the official kick off to the week long activities surrounding the Classic.

Classic Night was held at New Orleans' famous House of Blues.
Classic Night was held at New Orleans’ famous House of Blues.
Elite Series angler Casey Ashley was at the House of Blues to entertain the crowd.
Elite Series angler Casey Ashley was at the House of Blues to entertain the crowd.
Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona introduced Classic Night to viewers watching live on Bassmaster.com.
Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona introduced Classic Night to viewers watching live on Bassmaster.com.
New B.A.S.S. owners Jerry McKinnis, Jim Copeland, and Don Logan were at Classic Night to welcome anglers to the 2011 Bassmaster Classic.
New B.A.S.S. owners Jerry McKinnis, Jim Copeland, and Don Logan were at Classic Night to welcome anglers to the 2011 Bassmaster Classic.
Skeet Reese shared some of his thoughts on the final day of practice.
Skeet Reese shared some of his thoughts on the final day of practice.
Casey Ashley kicked off Classic Night and will also perform before Friday's weigh-in.
Casey Ashley kicked off Classic Night and will also perform before Friday’s weigh-in.
B.A.S.S. founder Ray Scott with Aaron Martens.
B.A.S.S. founder Ray Scott with Aaron Martens.
The always jovial Gerald Swindle fills his plate with some great New Orleans cuisine.
The always jovial Gerald Swindle fills his plate with some great New Orleans cuisine.
Gerald and LeAnn Swindle enjoyed Classic Night together in New Orleans.
Gerald and LeAnn Swindle enjoyed Classic Night together in New Orleans.
Kelly Jordon, Dean Rojas and their wives also attended Classic Night at the House of Blues.
Kelly Jordon, Dean Rojas and their wives also attended Classic Night at the House of Blues.
Jerry McKinnis shared a story of giving away a box of fishing tackle to the first person he saw with a B.A.S.S. sticker displayed on their pickup.
Jerry McKinnis shared a story of giving away a box of fishing tackle to the first person he saw with a B.A.S.S. sticker displayed on their pickup.
Classic Night was an evening of good friends and great food.
Classic Night was an evening of good friends and great food.
Don Logan spoke of his personal passion for bass fishing and hopes for the future of B.A.S.S. tournament fishing.
Don Logan spoke of his personal passion for bass fishing and hopes for the future of B.A.S.S. tournament fishing.
New Bassmaster emcee Dave Mercer told the crowd his new duties were his absolute dream job.
New Bassmaster emcee Dave Mercer told the crowd his new duties were his absolute dream job.
Boyd Duckett listens as each speaker is introduced to the podium.
Boyd Duckett listens as each speaker is introduced to the podium.
Jim Copeland delivered a message that his intent was to see B.A.S.S. become an even more recognized and incredible brand in the fishing world.
Jim Copeland delivered a message that his intent was to see B.A.S.S. become an even more recognized and incredible brand in the fishing world.
Kevin VanDam said that every Classic appearance was a special occurrence and wished all the competing anglers good luck.
Kevin VanDam said that every Classic appearance was a special occurrence and wished all the competing anglers good luck.
The VanDam family listens as Kevin VanDam addressed the crowd at Classic Night in New Orleans.
The VanDam family listens as Kevin VanDam addressed the crowd at Classic Night in New Orleans.