Classic practice launch

 We think this is Alton Jones, but the way folks are bundled up this morning it's hard to tell for sure!

Elite angler Dean Rojas rides his boat into the chilly waters of Grand Lake. 

Edwin Evers takes a handoff from a BASS official. 

BASS official Jon Stewart gives instructions to volunteers. 

Cameraman Wes Miller prepares the slow-motion camera. 

Cliff Pace uses a paddle to navigate heavy traffic at the launch.

Randy Howell, with his cool lighting system, enters the water. 

David Walker, in a good mood, with his new truck-wrap and rig. 

Bird's eye view as the anglers prepare for the day. That's BASS sales guy, Chris Bork, standing on the left. 

Dean Rojas lives in Arizona, but he came prepared for the cold of Grand Lake. 

Big Show Terry Scroggins gets the winter boots on. 

Josh Wagy qualified for the Classic by winning a Northern Open. 

Takahiro Omori's last minute preparations for the elements. 

Brent Chapman prepares his electronics for the day. 

Anglers head out into the gray dawn. 

This angler is so bundled up we're not sure who he is. But he certainly has some boss gloves. 

Skeet Reese looks like a sailor about ready to take on the winter sea. 

Randy Howell prepare his tackle for the day. 

Helmets were out in full force today. This is Terry Scroggins, of Florida, fired up for the day.

Dean Rojas backs out for his launch. 

David Walker dials in his plans for the day. 

Casey Scanlon looked focused this morning. 

Cliff Prince decides sunglasses won't be needed this morning. 

Cameramen line up for the launch. 

Aaron Martens: sometimes the eyes telegraph a smile. 

Kevin VanDam of Michigan is used to the cold weather. 

Shaw Grigsby goes over instructions with his Marshal. 

For Jonathon VanDam, of Michigan, cold weather is nothing to worry about. 

Yusuke Miyazaki makes last minute adjustments before the launch. 

Fellow Elite Series pros Jeremy Starks and Brandon Palaniuk exchange a laugh before the launch. 

Even on a cold practice day, the spectators are out to watch Classic competitors launch. 

Alton Jones and his Marshal share a smile before launch.