Classic practice launch

Anglers begin the final day of practice before Day One of the Bassmaster Classic.

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<p> We think this is Alton Jones, but the way folks are bundled up this morning it's hard to tell for sure!</p>
 We think this is Alton Jones, but the way folks are bundled up this morning it’s hard to tell for sure!
<p>Elite angler Dean Rojas rides his boat into the chilly waters of Grand Lake. </p>
Elite angler Dean Rojas rides his boat into the chilly waters of Grand Lake. 
<p> </p> <p>Edwin Evers takes a handoff from a BASS official. </p>
 
Edwin Evers takes a handoff from a BASS official. 
<p>BASS official Jon Stewart gives instructions to volunteers. </p>
BASS official Jon Stewart gives instructions to volunteers. 
<p>Cameraman Wes Miller prepares the slow-motion camera. </p>
Cameraman Wes Miller prepares the slow-motion camera. 
<p>Cliff Pace uses a paddle to navigate heavy traffic at the launch.</p>
Cliff Pace uses a paddle to navigate heavy traffic at the launch.
<p>Randy Howell, with his cool lighting system, enters the water. </p>
Randy Howell, with his cool lighting system, enters the water. 
<p>David Walker, in a good mood, with his new truck-wrap and rig. </p>
David Walker, in a good mood, with his new truck-wrap and rig. 
<p>Bird's eye view as the anglers prepare for the day. That's BASS sales guy, Chris Bork, standing on the left. </p>
Bird’s eye view as the anglers prepare for the day. That’s BASS sales guy, Chris Bork, standing on the left. 
<p> </p> <p>Dean Rojas lives in Arizona, but he came prepared for the cold of Grand Lake. </p>
 
Dean Rojas lives in Arizona, but he came prepared for the cold of Grand Lake. 
<p>Big Show Terry Scroggins gets the winter boots on. </p>
Big Show Terry Scroggins gets the winter boots on. 
<p>Josh Wagy qualified for the Classic by winning a Northern Open. </p>
Josh Wagy qualified for the Classic by winning a Northern Open. 
<p>Takahiro Omori's last minute preparations for the elements. </p>
Takahiro Omori’s last minute preparations for the elements. 
<p>Brent Chapman prepares his electronics for the day. </p>
Brent Chapman prepares his electronics for the day. 
<p>Anglers head out into the gray dawn. </p>
Anglers head out into the gray dawn. 
<p>This angler is so bundled up we're not sure who he is. But he certainly has some boss gloves. </p>
This angler is so bundled up we’re not sure who he is. But he certainly has some boss gloves. 
<p>Skeet Reese looks like a sailor about ready to take on the winter sea. </p>
Skeet Reese looks like a sailor about ready to take on the winter sea. 
<p>Randy Howell prepare his tackle for the day. </p>
Randy Howell prepare his tackle for the day. 
<p>Helmets were out in full force today. This is Terry Scroggins, of Florida, fired up for the day.</p>
Helmets were out in full force today. This is Terry Scroggins, of Florida, fired up for the day.
<p> </p> <p>Dean Rojas backs out for his launch. </p>
 
Dean Rojas backs out for his launch. 
<p>David Walker dials in his plans for the day. </p>
David Walker dials in his plans for the day. 
<p>Casey Scanlon looked focused this morning. </p>
Casey Scanlon looked focused this morning. 
<p>Cliff Prince decides sunglasses won't be needed this morning. </p>
Cliff Prince decides sunglasses won’t be needed this morning. 
<p>Cameramen line up for the launch. </p>
Cameramen line up for the launch. 
<p>Aaron Martens: sometimes the eyes telegraph a smile. </p>
Aaron Martens: sometimes the eyes telegraph a smile. 
<p>Kevin VanDam of Michigan is used to the cold weather. </p>
Kevin VanDam of Michigan is used to the cold weather. 
<p>Shaw Grigsby goes over instructions with his Marshal. </p>
Shaw Grigsby goes over instructions with his Marshal. 
<p> </p> <p>For Jonathon VanDam, of Michigan, cold weather is nothing to worry about. </p>
 
For Jonathon VanDam, of Michigan, cold weather is nothing to worry about. 
<p>Yusuke Miyazaki makes last minute adjustments before the launch. </p>
Yusuke Miyazaki makes last minute adjustments before the launch. 
<p>Fellow Elite Series pros Jeremy Starks and Brandon Palaniuk exchange a laugh before the launch. </p>
Fellow Elite Series pros Jeremy Starks and Brandon Palaniuk exchange a laugh before the launch. 
<p>Even on a cold practice day, the spectators are out to watch Classic competitors launch. </p>
Even on a cold practice day, the spectators are out to watch Classic competitors launch. 
<p>Alton Jones and his Marshal share a smile before launch. </p>
Alton Jones and his Marshal share a smile before launch.