More practice shots from Hartwell

Anglers head out onto Lake Hartwell for the final practice day before Friday's Day 1 of competition.

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We found Mike Iaconelli early on the final day of Classic practice.
We found Mike Iaconelli early on the final day of Classic practice.
He was working very fast and covering water. He said there was a window of time for his particular pattern.
He was working very fast and covering water. He said there was a window of time for his particular pattern.
“You guys are hardcore,” said Iaconelli.
He makes a short move to a nearby pocket.
He makes a short move to a nearby pocket.
The sun showed itself and began melting ice off of the tree tops as Iaconelli fished.
The sun showed itself and began melting ice off of the tree tops as Iaconelli fished.
Sun was a welcomed surprise on this balmy day.
Sun was a welcomed surprise on this balmy day.
Hooked up!
Hooked up!
He has to play it out carefully with spinning tackle around docks.
He has to play it out carefully with spinning tackle around docks.
Come here, fish.
Come here, fish.
Get in the boat! Iaconelli swings it aboard...
Get in the boat! Iaconelli swings it aboard…
...but not before it does a dance.
…but not before it does a dance.
The fog on the water circles around Iaconelli's boat in the sun drenched cove.
The fog on the water circles around Iaconelli’s boat in the sun drenched cove.
The chilly morning didn't slow his pace.
The chilly morning didn’t slow his pace.
Always looking for targets to hit.
Always looking for targets to hit.
He fan casted around targets and docks, but would occasionally skip a dock.
He fan casted around targets and docks, but would occasionally skip a dock.
It's all about the equipment in these elements.
It’s all about the equipment in these elements.
Iaconelli pitches at one last dock before heading out.
Iaconelli pitches at one last dock before heading out.
He told us he plans on bouncing around the lake and utilizing this last practice day.
He told us he plans on bouncing around the lake and utilizing this last practice day.
Classic competitor Paul Mueller wasn't far away.
Classic competitor Paul Mueller wasn’t far away.
He made a huge statement last year finishing second to only Randy Howell on Lake Guntersville.
He made a huge statement last year finishing second to only Randy Howell on Lake Guntersville.
Mike Suchan shoots a BassCam as Mueller talks about his strategy. Mueller won the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship this year.
Mike Suchan shoots a BassCam as Mueller talks about his strategy. Mueller won the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship this year.
He was fishing with finesse tackle, but was curious on how cold weather effects these southern fish. Mueller knows how to fish deep as he resides in Connecticut.
He was fishing with finesse tackle, but was curious on how cold weather effects these southern fish. Mueller knows how to fish deep as he resides in Connecticut.
His trolling motor was frozen in the down position.
His trolling motor was frozen in the down position.
Finally, he breaks it free.
Finally, he breaks it free.
Chad Pipkens was braving the cold to find some more spots.
Chad Pipkens was braving the cold to find some more spots.
A little too chilly with the winds gusting.
A little too chilly with the winds gusting.
He switched between spinning tackle and a casting setup.
He switched between spinning tackle and a casting setup.
Pipkens moved and so did we. Andy Montgomery was the next stop.
Pipkens moved and so did we. Andy Montgomery was the next stop.
Montgomery grabs some more gloves and grabs a rod or two.
Montgomery grabs some more gloves and grabs a rod or two.
Runny noses come with the territory in sub-freezing temperatures.
Runny noses come with the territory in sub-freezing temperatures.
Montgomery was slow and methodical.
Montgomery was slow and methodical.
Deep water was the targeted area.
Deep water was the targeted area.
Keith Combs was tucked away in a creek arm.
Keith Combs was tucked away in a creek arm.
He fishes the point as an angler drives by.
He fishes the point as an angler drives by.
That angler was Alabama angler Coby Carden.
That angler was Alabama angler Coby Carden.
Combs was happy with the size of some fish he caught earlier in the morning.
Combs was happy with the size of some fish he caught earlier in the morning.
Docks occasionally lined the shore.
Docks occasionally lined the shore.
Yeah...it's pretty cold out here.
Yeah…it’s pretty cold out here.
Slow presentations were preferable for most anglers.
Slow presentations were preferable for most anglers.
Combs bounced from shallow to deep.
Combs bounced from shallow to deep.
Chunking and winding trying to piece together the puzzle.
Chunking and winding trying to piece together the puzzle.
Combs heads out.
Combs heads out.
Jason Christie cruises by. He won an FLW event here a few years ago and is on many peoples short list to contend.
Jason Christie cruises by. He won an FLW event here a few years ago and is on many peoples short list to contend.
Anglers were barely recognizable because they were bundled up.
Anglers were barely recognizable because they were bundled up.
This angler is Jacob Wheeler, winner of last year's BassFest. Yes, his hands were very cold.
This angler is Jacob Wheeler, winner of last year’s BassFest. Yes, his hands were very cold.
Electronics will be key this week.
Electronics will be key this week.
Wheeler fan casted in a small bay.
Wheeler fan casted in a small bay.
Lake Hartwell is about four feet low, but it is much higher than the 2008 Classic.
Lake Hartwell is about four feet low, but it is much higher than the 2008 Classic.
Wheeler told us he had every piece of clothing on that he possibly could wear.
Wheeler told us he had every piece of clothing on that he possibly could wear.
This spot doesn't yield a fish so he heads off.
This spot doesn’t yield a fish so he heads off.
Troy Diede waves as he goes by. That hat may be the real deal this week. He looks warmer...or at least happy.
Troy Diede waves as he goes by. That hat may be the real deal this week. He looks warmer…or at least happy.
Lake Hartwell got rough as wind pushed waves up the main lake towards the launch ramp.
Lake Hartwell got rough as wind pushed waves up the main lake towards the launch ramp.
When we get back, Matt Herren was putting his boat on the trailer.
When we get back, Matt Herren was putting his boat on the trailer.
His day is done.
His day is done.
Marty Robinson didn't make the Classic, but his South Carolina fishing knowledge was utilized by many local news stations.
Marty Robinson didn’t make the Classic, but his South Carolina fishing knowledge was utilized by many local news stations.
A major mud line formed on Lake Hartwell.
A major mud line formed on Lake Hartwell.