Overstreet’s Top 25 Classic shots

James Overstreet shares his Top 25 favorite shots from the 2014 GEICO Bassmaster Classic.

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Randall Tharp took the early lead in the 2014 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by Diet Mountain Dew and GoPro, after weighing 27 pounds, 8 ounces.
Randall Tharp took the early lead in the 2014 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by Diet Mountain Dew and GoPro, after weighing 27 pounds, 8 ounces.
Tharp makes a move down a riprap wall that held several of his key fish during the three days of fishing.
Tharp makes a move down a riprap wall that held several of his key fish during the three days of fishing.
Tharp eases one of his best fish of the day to the boat on Day 2.
Tharp eases one of his best fish of the day to the boat on Day 2.
Tharp didn’t cull a fish until very late in the day on Day 3.
Tharp didn’t cull a fish until very late in the day on Day 3.
Spectators and anglers begin to line the docks for the Day 2 launch.
Spectators and anglers begin to line the docks for the Day 2 launch.
Anglers staged their boats in order of take-off every morning.
Anglers staged their boats in order of take-off every morning.
Another cool, clear morning met anglers as they made their preparations for the final launch of the 2014 GEICO Bassmaster Classic.
Another cool, clear morning met anglers as they made their preparations for the final launch of the 2014 GEICO Bassmaster Classic.
Competitors idle from the launch area in Guntersville, Ala., to begin the final day of fishing.
Competitors idle from the launch area in Guntersville, Ala., to begin the final day of fishing.
Thousands of horsepower from both Mercury and Yamaha outboards powered boats across Lake Guntersville.
Thousands of horsepower from both Mercury and Yamaha outboards powered boats across Lake Guntersville.
Day 1 started clear and crisp as spectators moved about Lake Guntersville watching their favorite competitors.
Day 1 started clear and crisp as spectators moved about Lake Guntersville watching their favorite competitors.
Crankbaits were the bait of choice for most of the competitors in the field.
Crankbaits were the bait of choice for most of the competitors in the field.
Chris Lane boats one of his best fish on Day 1.
Chris Lane boats one of his best fish on Day 1.
Pre-tournament favorite Kevin VanDam failed to make the cut to fish the final day, finishing in a disappointing 26th place.
Pre-tournament favorite Kevin VanDam failed to make the cut to fish the final day, finishing in a disappointing 26th place.
Dean Rojas found a unique way to avoid spectator boat traffic.
Dean Rojas found a unique way to avoid spectator boat traffic.
Fred Roumbanis’ 23-pound, 2-ounce Day 1 limit was anchored by this 9-pound, 2-ounce Guntersville giant.
Fred Roumbanis’ 23-pound, 2-ounce Day 1 limit was anchored by this 9-pound, 2-ounce Guntersville giant.
Roumbanis adds to his Day 1 limit with another 5-pounder.
Roumbanis adds to his Day 1 limit with another 5-pounder.
Several Classic rookies had strong finishes, including Jordan Lee’s 6th place finish.
Several Classic rookies had strong finishes, including Jordan Lee’s 6th place finish.
Competitors begin to move away from the launch dock for the Day 2 launch.
Competitors begin to move away from the launch dock for the Day 2 launch.
Randall Tharp leans into one of his best fish on Day 2.
Randall Tharp leans into one of his best fish on Day 2.
Tharp had a bit of an adventure getting the fish into the boat.
Tharp had a bit of an adventure getting the fish into the boat.
Tharp had one of the largest contingents of spectator boats following him each day.
Tharp had one of the largest contingents of spectator boats following him each day.
Tharp’s charge was derailed for a couple hours on Day 2, after a mechanical issue.
Tharp’s charge was derailed for a couple hours on Day 2, after a mechanical issue.
Randy Howell dodged bullet after bullet while sitting in the hot seat during the final weigh-in.
Randy Howell dodged bullet after bullet while sitting in the hot seat during the final weigh-in.
Howell’s reaction after he realizes he has won the 2014 GEICO Bassmaster Classic.
Howell’s reaction after he realizes he has won the 2014 GEICO Bassmaster Classic.
The Howells celebrate their victory together.
The Howells celebrate their victory together.
Randy Howell holds the Classic trophy high to give his fans a better look.
Randy Howell holds the Classic trophy high to give his fans a better look.