Behind the scenes at the Classic Expo

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Mike Suchan is producing the “Live Show” this early morning on Day 1.
Mike Suchan is producing the “Live Show” this early morning on Day 1.
Mark Zona, doing what he does best on Bassmaster LIVE.
Mark Zona, doing what he does best on Bassmaster LIVE.
Davy Hite joins the LIVE crew, and all eyes are focused on the action on the water.
Davy Hite joins the LIVE crew, and all eyes are focused on the action on the water.
The Skeeter booth is shining very brightly as usual.
The Skeeter booth is shining very brightly as usual.
Lowrance shows off their electronics.
Lowrance shows off their electronics.
If you're in town, stop into and take a look at the GoPro booth.
If you’re in town, stop into and take a look at the GoPro booth.
Toyota has one of their big boys on display. Stop into the booth for great prizes, games and handouts.
Toyota has one of their big boys on display. Stop into the booth for great prizes, games and handouts.
Berkley is offering some great promotions this weekend. Stop in at one of the various booths throughout the expo hall.
Berkley is offering some great promotions this weekend. Stop in at one of the various booths throughout the expo hall.
The Helix units are up and running.
The Helix units are up and running.
Carhartt brought on the pink. They're also loaded down with prizes, handouts and promotions.
Carhartt brought on the pink. They’re also loaded down with prizes, handouts and promotions.
Some handy Carhartt goodies.
Some handy Carhartt goodies.
ARE is uplifting today!
ARE is uplifting today!
The ARE display is up and open, showcasing their great accessories.
The ARE display is up and open, showcasing their great accessories.
The Dick Cepek booth has some great treads for you to check out in the expo.
The Dick Cepek booth has some great treads for you to check out in the expo.
Livingston Lures is also offering some specials at the Classic expo.
Livingston Lures is also offering some specials at the Classic expo.
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Stop and spin the big wheel!
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Stop and spin the big wheel!
Shell Rotella brought great products for all types of applications.
Shell Rotella brought great products for all types of applications.
You can’t have a Bassmaster Classic without the Turtles.
You can’t have a Bassmaster Classic without the Turtles.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, of course.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, of course.
Triton has a full lineup of boats for you to check out.
Triton has a full lineup of boats for you to check out.
The Jackall Gantatel Jr. swing bait is a new offering at the Shimano booth.
The Jackall Gantatel Jr. swing bait is a new offering at the Shimano booth.
Skeeter Boats brought some toys out to play.
Skeeter Boats brought some toys out to play.
Mercury Marines is introducing two new products to the media prior to the unveiling on the Expo floor. This is the new Fury 4 tournament level propeller.
Mercury Marines is introducing two new products to the media prior to the unveiling on the Expo floor. This is the new Fury 4 tournament level propeller.
Mercury's President John Pfeifer is pictured with the new 115 Pro XS FourStroke outboard.
Mercury’s President John Pfeifer is pictured with the new 115 Pro XS FourStroke outboard.
Byron Velvick hands out Mercury Marine items at the unveiling of the new 115 Pro XS Fourstroke.
Byron Velvick hands out Mercury Marine items at the unveiling of the new 115 Pro XS Fourstroke.
Checking back in with Bassmaster LIVE.
Checking back in with Bassmaster LIVE.
Tommy Sanders is studying the on-the-water action, and you can practically see the wheels turning in his head. He's thinking about every factor that plays into this Classic, from weather to thermodynamics.
Tommy Sanders is studying the on-the-water action, and you can practically see the wheels turning in his head. He’s thinking about every factor that plays into this Classic, from weather to thermodynamics.
Mark Zona is thinking about a cheeseburger.
Mark Zona is thinking about a cheeseburger.
Davy Hite is thinking he'll always be able to backflip better than the other two.
Davy Hite is thinking he’ll always be able to backflip better than the other two.
Mike Suchan dreams up content for Bassmaster LIVE, when there's not much action on the water. He is also in charge of pest control.
Mike Suchan dreams up content for Bassmaster LIVE, when there’s not much action on the water. He is also in charge of pest control.
Byron Velvick hands out Mercury Marine items at the unveiling of the new 115 Pro XS Fourstroke.
Byron Velvick hands out Mercury Marine items at the unveiling of the new 115 Pro XS Fourstroke.
Bill Dance is always happy happy!
Bill Dance is always happy happy!
The new Nitro Z19 is about to be unveiled.
The new Nitro Z19 is about to be unveiled.
The new Nitro Z19 is loaded with features.
The new Nitro Z19 is loaded with features.
Mark Zona is the master of ceremonies at the Nitro Z19 launch.
Mark Zona is the master of ceremonies at the Nitro Z19 launch.