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Dave Wolak is fishing his fourth Bassmaster Classic.
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After registering for the Bassmaster Classic, anglers line up for gift bags from sponsors.
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Steve Kennedy was laid back while waiting for the anglers meeting to begin.
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Aaron Martens grabbed a quick sandwich before the anglers meeting.
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Randy Howell and Brent Chapman follow along as the different rules are read for the Classic on the Red River in Shreveport/Bossier City.
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Byron Velvick is fishing his first Bassmaster Classic.
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Veterans Gary Klein and Mark Davis have qualified for several previous Bassmaster Classics. Klein is fishing his 27th Classic, while Davis is making his 14th appearance.
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Mike McClelland listens intently while the off-limits areas on the Red River are described to the field of anglers.
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BASS Tournament Director, Trip Weldon, points to the Classic trophy, exclaiming one of the anglers assembled in the room, will soon be the new Bassmaster Classic champion.
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Bassmaster Classic rookie, Matt Herren, must manage many of the Classic distractions to become a champion.
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Skeet Reese raises his hand to receive clarity on one of the rules discussed during the anglers meeting.
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Kim Bain and Matt Herren are both first-time Classic qualifiers.
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Rick Morris, Scott Rook and Steve Kennedy relax in the lobby before the anglers meeting.
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Bassmaster tournament legends Kevin VanDam and Rick Clunn visited before the anglers meeting began. VanDam said of Clunn, "This is the man."
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Tim Horton and Terry Scroggins stand in line to get their credentials for the 2009 Bassmaster Classic.
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Competing anglers begin to line up to register for the 2009 Classic.
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2008 Bassmaster Classic champion, Alton Jones, visits with BASS Tournament Director, Trip Weldon.
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Kevin VanDam presents his Louisiana fishing license to BASS Tournament Manager, John Stewart.
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Dean Rojas and Steve Kennedy autograph one of many posters that lined a table during registration.
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Bryan Hudgins is loaded down with the free gifts that are one of the many perks provided to anglers that qualify for the Bassmaster Classic.
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Fifty-one anglers will compete for the crown jewel in professional bass fishing.
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Each angler was given an information sheet from the National Weather Service.
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Bobby Lane, fishing his second Classic, was impressed that his hotel room key had his picture on it.
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Todd Meyers with the Red River Waterway Commission, explains some of the particulars of the Red River to Randy Howell and Rick Morris.
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The Bassmaster Classic trophy that will be presented at the end of the 2009 Bassmaster Classic.
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