2009 Bassmaster Classic: Media Day

Take a look at what media day looked like for the B.A.S.S. pros during the 2009 Bassmaster Classic. This Classic was held in Shreveport, La.

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Anglers line up for lunch before the media day event begins.
Anglers line up for lunch before the media day event begins.
Anglers enjoyed lunch in the shadow of downtown Shreveport, La.
Anglers enjoyed lunch in the shadow of downtown Shreveport, La.
Tim Horton and all the competing anglers had bio cards placed in front of them to help media members identify them.
Tim Horton and all the competing anglers had bio cards placed in front of them to help media members identify them.
Cameras surround Kelly Jordon during media day.
Cameras surround Kelly Jordon during media day.
Four-time Classic champion Rick Clunn was a popular interview during media day.
Four-time Classic champion Rick Clunn was a popular interview during media day.
Longtime ESPN personality Jerry McKinnis interviews Aaron Martens.
Longtime ESPN personality Jerry McKinnis interviews Aaron Martens.
Several members of industry media surround Texas pro Todd Faircloth.
Several members of industry media surround Texas pro Todd Faircloth.
Skeet Reese prepares for an interview with a television crew from Irving, Texas.
Skeet Reese prepares for an interview with a television crew from Irving, Texas.
Jerry De Bin, the director of marketing with Academy Sports + Outdoors, addressed the audience and pledged continued support for the Women's Bassmaster Tour.
Jerry De Bin, the director of marketing with Academy Sports + Outdoors, addressed the audience and pledged continued support for the Women’s Bassmaster Tour.
Edwin Evers and Mike McClelland lead a group of anglers from the bus to the media day event. Edwin almost missed the Classic because of the birth of his son.
Edwin Evers and Mike McClelland lead a group of anglers from the bus to the media day event. Edwin almost missed the Classic because of the birth of his son.
Kelly Jordon does one of many interviews on media day; he is explaining the safe and harmless way to handle large bass, so that they can be released and caught another day.
Kelly Jordon does one of many interviews on media day; he is explaining the safe and harmless way to handle large bass, so that they can be released and caught another day.
Bassmaster Elite pro Peter
Bassmaster Elite pro Peter “T” Thliveros does an interview with ESPNOutdoors.com’s very own Rob Russow.
Kevin VanDam (center) and Scott Rook (right) check out the new Youvella hooks designed in part by Greg Hackney (left).
Kevin VanDam (center) and Scott Rook (right) check out the new Youvella hooks designed in part by Greg Hackney (left).
Kim Bain-Moore, a WBT pro, will be the first woman ever to fish a Bassmaster Classic.
Kim Bain-Moore, a WBT pro, will be the first woman ever to fish a Bassmaster Classic.
Janet Bell, Angler Relations Manger with BASS, scoops out
Janet Bell, Angler Relations Manger with BASS, scoops out “mudbugs,” or crawfish, for Shaw Grigsby.
The Vice President and General Manager of BASS, Tom Ricks (left) with Bud Pidgeon, CEO of The Sportsman's Alliance, announced a partnership that will further the future of BASS.
The Vice President and General Manager of BASS, Tom Ricks (left) with Bud Pidgeon, CEO of The Sportsman’s Alliance, announced a partnership that will further the future of BASS.
Terry Scroggins piles a heap of steaming crawfish on his plate.
Terry Scroggins piles a heap of steaming crawfish on his plate.
Media day was held outside in the Festival Plaza in Shreveport.
Media day was held outside in the Festival Plaza in Shreveport.
According to Alton Jones,
According to Alton Jones, “A crawdad this size would make a good jig-trailer.”
Boyd Duckett, the 2007 Classic champion, was asked several times what winning the Bassmaster Classic meant for his career.
Boyd Duckett, the 2007 Classic champion, was asked several times what winning the Bassmaster Classic meant for his career.
Classic rookie Matt Herren got his first experience with the media blitz surrounding a Bassmaster Classic.
Classic rookie Matt Herren got his first experience with the media blitz surrounding a Bassmaster Classic.
Peter Thliveros has been through several media day events during his BASS career. Thliveros has qualified for 13 Bassmaster Classics.
Peter Thliveros has been through several media day events during his BASS career. Thliveros has qualified for 13 Bassmaster Classics.
Most pundits agree that Greg Hackney is the favorite to win the 2009 Bassmaster Classic. Hackney spent media day talking about his pre-tournament practice, and the pressure to win.
Most pundits agree that Greg Hackney is the favorite to win the 2009 Bassmaster Classic. Hackney spent media day talking about his pre-tournament practice, and the pressure to win.
Johnny Wessler of Explore Louisiana North was at the media day event to help promote the bountiful outdoor experiences available in Northern Louisiana.
Johnny Wessler of Explore Louisiana North was at the media day event to help promote the bountiful outdoor experiences available in Northern Louisiana.
Mary Ann Tice, representing Sheveport, welcomed all of the anglers and media to the media day event, where media would have a chance to sit down with the anglers for one-on-one interviews.
Mary Ann Tice, representing Sheveport, welcomed all of the anglers and media to the media day event, where media would have a chance to sit down with the anglers for one-on-one interviews.
Tommy Sanders, host of
Tommy Sanders, host of “The Bassmasters,” interviews Scott Rook during media day. Rook knows the Red River well and is expected to do well in the tournament.
Chuck Satori of Shavers Catering raises the lid on a pot of gumbo, a Louisiana staple.
Chuck Satori of Shavers Catering raises the lid on a pot of gumbo, a Louisiana staple.
Dean Rojas (left) and Greg Pugh (right) make their way through the buffet-style food line.
Dean Rojas (left) and Greg Pugh (right) make their way through the buffet-style food line.