Classic anglers at Media Day

Chris Lane conducts a pretend interview with Denny Brauer. 

Casey Ashley laughs as Marty Robinson displays how small a fish was he caught during the last day of practice. 

Greg Hackney is one of the Louisiana favorites. 

Stephen Browning said he had heard so much from the Alabama contingent at the Classic, he decided to show support for his beloved Arkansas Razorbacks.

Jerry McKinnis gave a run-down of the 2012 Elite Series schedule.

Industry media crowded into the meeting room to interview the 49 Bassmaster Classic qualifiers. 

Every angler had a placard on their table to help media members with identification, and B.A.S.S. tournament history. 

Anglers moved to the dining hall for lunch before interviews began. 

Several media members surround Edwin Evers. 

A team of journalists circled Mike Iaconelli. 

The Classic contenders sit together during lunch at Media Day. 

Dan O’Sullivan does a quick interview with Texas angler Todd Faircloth. 

Alton Jones takes a quick look at his IPAD before Media Day gets rolling.

Edwin Evers gets interviewed by Bassmaster.com's Ken Duke

Denny Brauer chats with Don Barone during Media Day.

Bill Lowen talks with Senior Bassmaster writer Louie Stout.

Lunch!  Anglers file into the lunch room at Media Day.

Jared Lintner gets interviewed by Senior Bassmaster Writer Steve Price.

Dean Rojas is always a good interview.

Anglers enjoying lunch and some Shreveport-Bossier City hospitality.

Classic swag from new B.A.S.S. Sponsor, Carhartt.

Berkley was giving out some cool Classic bags.

Jeff Kriet gets an interview from a local NBC station

Veteran outdoor writer Joe Macaluso interviews Chris Lane

Bill Lowen said current conditions on the Red River remind him of tough fishing on the Ohio River back home.

Mike Iaconelli, who finished second here in 2009, ponders his response before answering a reporter's question.

Stephen Browning, the only Arkansas angler in the field, proudly sports a Razorbacks cap at Media Day.

B.A.S.S. owner Jerry McKinnis talks about the 2012 Elite Series campaign.

Aaron Martens, a four-time Classic runner up, finished ninth on the Red River in 2009.

Anglers form a line to get to the vittles.

Greg Hackney, who'll be a local favorite because he lives down the road in Gonzales, La., finishes up a TV interview with a local station.

Dean Rojas won a 2011 Elite Series event on Toledo Bend.

A reporter takes detailed notes while interviewing Chris Lane.

Brandon Palaniuk, making his second Classic appearance in a row, is no longer a Media Day rookie.

Four-time Classic champ Kevin VanDam was a hot commodity at Media Day.

Edwin Evers signs a t-shirt for a fan during Media Day.