Anglers put in on Guntersville

See the competitors as they launch on Day One of the 2014 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by Diet Mountain Dew and GoPro.

Randall Tharp was among the 55 Classic competitors launching their boats at Tom Jackson Park.
Randall Tharp was among the 55 Classic competitors launching their boats at Tom Jackson Park.
Tommy Biffle is standing tall.
Tommy Biffle is standing tall.
David Kilgore puts his boat in.
David Kilgore puts his boat in.
Rich Howes is all smiles.
Rich Howes is all smiles.
Josh Bertrand changes shoes.
Josh Bertrand changes shoes.
Chris Jones prepares to launch.
Chris Jones prepares to launch.
Chris Lane is ready to fish his home lake.
Chris Lane is ready to fish his home lake.
Jonathon VanDam backs in.
Jonathon VanDam backs in.
Chad Morgenthaler takes the cover off his boat.
Chad Morgenthaler takes the cover off his boat.
Keith Combs reshuffles his gear.
Keith Combs reshuffles his gear.
Gary Klein is ready for his 30th Classic.
Gary Klein is ready for his 30th Classic.
Coby Carden is next up on deck.
Coby Carden is next up on deck.
Bill Lowen appears relaxed.
Bill Lowen appears relaxed.
The boats are starting to stack up at the launch site.
The boats are starting to stack up at the launch site.
Brent Chapman is ready to roll.
Brent Chapman is ready to roll.
John Crews digs into a storage compartment.
John Crews digs into a storage compartment.
Terry Scroggins puts his rain pants on one leg at a time.
Terry Scroggins puts his rain pants on one leg at a time.
Todd Faircloth backs away from the dock.
Todd Faircloth backs away from the dock.
Brandon Palaniuk’s motor and PowerPole are equipped with GoPro cameras. Palaniuk had about  six set up on his boat.
Brandon Palaniuk’s motor and PowerPole are equipped with GoPro cameras. Palaniuk had about six set up on his boat.
Keith Combs checks for traffic.
Keith Combs checks for traffic.
Morizo Shimizu buckles up his life vest.
Morizo Shimizu buckles up his life vest.
Every move Shimizu makes is recorded, all from slightly different angles.
Every move Shimizu makes is recorded, all from slightly different angles.
Fred Roumbanis gets into the act.
Fred Roumbanis gets into the act.
Ott DeFoe launches.
Ott DeFoe launches.
Jason Christie backs out onto Lake Guntersville.
Jason Christie backs out onto Lake Guntersville.
Randy Howell flashes a Classic smile.
Randy Howell flashes a Classic smile.
Stephen Browning backs up. He had the highest predicting winning weight for the tournament.
Stephen Browning backs up. He had the highest predicting winning weight for the tournament.
Kevin VanDam idles out.
Kevin VanDam idles out.
Greg Vinson catches up.
Greg Vinson catches up.
Edwin Evers gets his boat ready.
Edwin Evers gets his boat ready.
Takahiro Omori heads down the dock to his boat.
Takahiro Omori heads down the dock to his boat.
The scene at the ramp.
The scene at the ramp.
Doug Thompson rolls back toward the ramp.
Doug Thompson rolls back toward the ramp.
Yusuke Miyazaki says
Yusuke Miyazaki says “I see you.”
Mike Iaconelli will soon change from passenger seat to driver.
Mike Iaconelli will soon change from passenger seat to driver.
Gerald Swindle adjusts a GoPro camera.
Gerald Swindle adjusts a GoPro camera.
Bobby Lane cleans his glasses.
Bobby Lane cleans his glasses.
The park has a piece of fish art.
The park has a piece of fish art.