Top 20 Classic casts

Garrick Dixon culled out his favorite 20 casting photos from the 2014 GEICO Bassmaster Classic. First up is Brandon Palaniuk, casting with enough force to unleash a spray of water.

Brandon Palaniuk with an ESPN2 cameraman capturing every moment.

You can tell this is Chris Lane by his signature American flag on the back of the boat. Hope he didnât hook the ESPN2 cameraman with this cast.

This cast from Kevin VanDam looks like it takes a magical right turn after he unleashed it.

Carhartt College Series champion Jordan Lee casts near a riprap bank.

Todd Faircloth wears gloves while casting on this chilly morning.

While his line floats out into the lake, Todd Faircloth glances down to check the action of his reel. Could it be a backlash?

Casting near a series of docks, David Kilgoreâs line appears to go straight up.

David Kilgore performs a sidewinder cast while his Marshal looks on.

Mark Davis knows something about winning Classics. He won the 1995 Bassmaster Classic on High Rock Lake, N.C.

Jonathon VanDam hunting for fish in his second Classic appearance.

Jonathon VanDam won an Elite Series tournament in 2012, and a Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open in 2009.

Jonathon VanDam

David Kilgore qualified for the 2014 GEICO Classic by winning a Bassmaster Open.

At 6 foot, 9 inches tall, David Kilgore is the tallest angler to fish a Classic.

Keith Combs, from Huntington, Texas, lets this beauty of a cast fly.

This is Keith Combsâ third time competing in the Classic.