2009 Bassmaster Classic: Day One, On The Water Part 1

In this photo gallery, you'll find on-the-water images from Day One of the 2009 Bassmaster Classic on the Red River, near Shreveport, Louisiana.

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Anglers run from the ESPN television helicopter toward their first spot.
Anglers run from the ESPN television helicopter toward their first spot.
Shaw Grigsby bundles up as he goes through a lock.
Shaw Grigsby bundles up as he goes through a lock.
A Red River lock closes behind a group of anglers.
A Red River lock closes behind a group of anglers.
Edwin Evers had a fast start on Day One, catching 12 pounds in the first few hours.
Edwin Evers had a fast start on Day One, catching 12 pounds in the first few hours.
A group of anglers make their way through the lock into Pool 4.
A group of anglers make their way through the lock into Pool 4.
A spectator and local fisherman finds a way to get on ESPN.com.
A spectator and local fisherman finds a way to get on ESPN.com.
Rick Clunn works a bank early on Day One.
Rick Clunn works a bank early on Day One.
Federation Nation angler Ken Baumgardner works a bass across the front of his boat.
Federation Nation angler Ken Baumgardner works a bass across the front of his boat.
Baumgardner swings the bass into his boat.
Baumgardner swings the bass into his boat.
Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year, Kevin VanDam didn't have any fish at noon.
Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year, Kevin VanDam didn’t have any fish at noon.
VanDam hopes his second spot is better than his first.
VanDam hopes his second spot is better than his first.