Classic practice begins

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Skeet Reese greets us as the final practice day begins at the 2016 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro.
Skeet Reese greets us as the final practice day begins at the 2016 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro.
Jason Elam is one of the first to arrive.
Jason Elam is one of the first to arrive.
Dean Rojas, too.
Dean Rojas, too.
Brandon McMillan won a Bassmaster Open to be here.
Brandon McMillan won a Bassmaster Open to be here.
The sun rises on Grand Lake.
The sun rises on Grand Lake.
James Elam needs a ride to his boat.
James Elam needs a ride to his boat.
Boats line up on the newly expanded facilities at Wolf Creek Park.
Boats line up on the newly expanded facilities at Wolf Creek Park.
Dean Rojas helps James Elam out.
Dean Rojas helps James Elam out.
Not a bad start to practice day.
Not a bad start to practice day.
Skeet Reese grabs the B.A.S.S. equivalent of Uber with Jacob Powroznik as a driver.
Skeet Reese grabs the B.A.S.S. equivalent of Uber with Jacob Powroznik as a driver.
Chris Zaldain adjusts his trolling motor. What's going on with him?
Chris Zaldain adjusts his trolling motor. What’s going on with him?
While throwing out a line he caught something. He doesn't seem too excited about it, though.
While throwing out a line he caught something. He doesn’t seem too excited about it, though.
Meanwhile Justin Lucas and Brandon Palaniuk chat. Maybe about Brandon's new red wrap on his boat?
Meanwhile Justin Lucas and Brandon Palaniuk chat. Maybe about Brandon’s new red wrap on his boat?
There are times you wish that James Overstreet wasn't standing next to you with his camera...
There are times you wish that James Overstreet wasn’t standing next to you with his camera…
Brandon Palaniuk awaits what is definitely the first catch of Classic practice.
Brandon Palaniuk awaits what is definitely the first catch of Classic practice.
It's a g-g-g-g-giant bag?
It’s a g-g-g-g-giant bag?
Chad Morgenthaler backs his boat in.
Chad Morgenthaler backs his boat in.
Robin and Randy Howell, too.
Robin and Randy Howell, too.
Even though it's practice, the dock gets load tested.
Even though it’s practice, the dock gets load tested.
Keith Combs still waking up this morning.
Keith Combs still waking up this morning.
No surprise, Kevin VanDam is shooting a video with someone before he takes off.
No surprise, Kevin VanDam is shooting a video with someone before he takes off.
It's chilly, but not like it was last time we were here. During practice in 2013, we had to cut it short because of snow.
It’s chilly, but not like it was last time we were here. During practice in 2013, we had to cut it short because of snow.
Anglers pause for the National Anthem. Fabian Rodriguez' new Huk jacket is apparently reflective. Good to know.
Anglers pause for the National Anthem. Fabian Rodriguez’ new Huk jacket is apparently reflective. Good to know.
Ike looks for a spot to park after the anthem.
Ike looks for a spot to park after the anthem.
Aaron Martens is looking to win his first Classic. Would you bet against him doing it?
Aaron Martens is looking to win his first Classic. Would you bet against him doing it?
Well, college angler Trevor Lo is Iron Man. Should probably work on the secret identity thing, Trevor.
Well, college angler Trevor Lo is Iron Man. Should probably work on the secret identity thing, Trevor.
Aaron Martens leaves the dock in the Oklahoma sun, and practice gets started.
Aaron Martens leaves the dock in the Oklahoma sun, and practice gets started.
Zaldain goes as well, in search of things other than bags in Grand Lake.
Zaldain goes as well, in search of things other than bags in Grand Lake.
Todd Faircloth is bundled up for the ride.
Todd Faircloth is bundled up for the ride.
As the first flight leaves, the second gets ready.
As the first flight leaves, the second gets ready.
“Um, Boyd, I don’t have a helmet. Should I have a helmet?”
The Grand River Dam Authority looks on as Classic anglers begin their final look at the lake before competition begins on Friday.
The Grand River Dam Authority looks on as Classic anglers begin their final look at the lake before competition begins on Friday.