Hackney (and more) on Grand Lake

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These Grand Lake residents really love their Big Mouth Billy Bass. And yes, it actually moves. We didn’t hear it sing, but can’t say that it won’t.
These Grand Lake residents really love their Big Mouth Billy Bass. And yes, it actually moves. We didn’t hear it sing, but can’t say that it won’t.
Get it set just right, Josh Bertrand.
Get it set just right, Josh Bertrand.
Past Classic champ Boyd Duckett is ready to roll Saturday morning.
Past Classic champ Boyd Duckett is ready to roll Saturday morning.
Chad Pipkens says let’s get this thing started.
Chad Pipkens says let’s get this thing started.
Justin Lucas can’t contain his excitement before takeoff at the Hard Rock Dock.
Justin Lucas can’t contain his excitement before takeoff at the Hard Rock Dock.
Is Alton Jones listening to Dave Mercer or looking at the Classic trophy?
Is Alton Jones listening to Dave Mercer or looking at the Classic trophy?
It looks like a spinnerbait was in Greg Vinson’s arsenal.
It looks like a spinnerbait was in Greg Vinson’s arsenal.
Keep your eyes on the prize, Greg Hackney.
Keep your eyes on the prize, Greg Hackney.
Skeet Reese studies his electronics before the action begins.
Skeet Reese studies his electronics before the action begins.
Brandon Lester can’t wait to get going.
Brandon Lester can’t wait to get going.
Randy Howell could be giving away his secret bait.
Randy Howell could be giving away his secret bait.
The B.A.S.S. fans were out in force.
The B.A.S.S. fans were out in force.
Greg Hackney says he’ll probably turn left at some point today.
Greg Hackney says he’ll probably turn left at some point today.
Almost time to roll.
Almost time to roll.
The Grand Lake Police are out here to serve and protect.
The Grand Lake Police are out here to serve and protect.
Here they come.
Here they come.
Bobby Lane rushes past.
Bobby Lane rushes past.
Looks like there are a few boats out on the water today.
Looks like there are a few boats out on the water today.
Chris Lane may be trying to catch up with brother Bobby.
Chris Lane may be trying to catch up with brother Bobby.
There goes Boyd Duckett.
There goes Boyd Duckett.
Chris Zaldain is in the race.
Chris Zaldain is in the race.
Greg Hackney was in the late flight, and he’s in a hurry.
Greg Hackney was in the late flight, and he’s in a hurry.
Hackney reaches his starting spot.
Hackney reaches his starting spot.
There could be a bass in there.
There could be a bass in there.
Greg Hackney gets his first bite Saturday.
Greg Hackney gets his first bite Saturday.
This one might be hard to catch.
This one might be hard to catch.
It doesn’t look like a keeper from here.
It doesn’t look like a keeper from here.
The fish slips the hook and escapes, taking one of Hackney’s rods with it.
The fish slips the hook and escapes, taking one of Hackney’s rods with it.
Uh oh.
Uh oh.
With cat-like reflexes, Hackney reaches for the sinking tackle.
With cat-like reflexes, Hackney reaches for the sinking tackle.
Looks like this rod will live to fish another day.
Looks like this rod will live to fish another day.
Anybody got a towel?
Anybody got a towel?
But Hackney was quickly back to work.
But Hackney was quickly back to work.
And here’s another bass.
And here’s another bass.
Almost there.
Almost there.
And away we go.
And away we go.
Hackney hooks up with another one.
Hackney hooks up with another one.
It’s his first keeper of the day.
It’s his first keeper of the day.
It’s not much, but it’s a start.
It’s not much, but it’s a start.
Hackney was live on Bassmaster.com throughout the day.
Hackney was live on Bassmaster.com throughout the day.
Does Greg Hackney detect a bite?
Does Greg Hackney detect a bite?
Yes, he does.
Yes, he does.
Hackney plays it to the boat.
Hackney plays it to the boat.
He gets a look at it.
He gets a look at it.
There’s No. 2.
There’s No. 2.
It’s not the size he’d like to have, but putting fish in the well isn’t a bad thing.
It’s not the size he’d like to have, but putting fish in the well isn’t a bad thing.
Fist bump, Mr. Bass.
Fist bump, Mr. Bass.
This fish will get a close-up on TV.
This fish will get a close-up on TV.
This old bridge is a cormorant roost.
This old bridge is a cormorant roost.
Randy Howell tries to piece together a limit on Saturday.
Randy Howell tries to piece together a limit on Saturday.
Let’s go find some fish.
Let’s go find some fish.
The State of Oklahoma won’t let you keep one less than 14 inches on Grand Lake.
The State of Oklahoma won’t let you keep one less than 14 inches on Grand Lake.
Bass fishing fans come in all shapes and sizes.
Bass fishing fans come in all shapes and sizes.
Randy Howell appears to be connected to his fifth fish.
Randy Howell appears to be connected to his fifth fish.
Howell is taking his time with this one.
Howell is taking his time with this one.
He’s checking to make sure the boat doesn’t hit the dock.
He’s checking to make sure the boat doesn’t hit the dock.
This fish may not be hooked too well.
This fish may not be hooked too well.
Easy does it.
Easy does it.
Getting closer.
Getting closer.
Please don’t throw the hook.
Please don’t throw the hook.
Scoop …
Scoop …
And score.
And score.
Let’s take this one to Tulsa.
Let’s take this one to Tulsa.
Nice fish to make a limit.
Nice fish to make a limit.
Time is ticking, but Howell has a limit.
Time is ticking, but Howell has a limit.