2009 Bassmaster Classic: Registration, Part 2

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they complete the registration process for the 2009 Bassmaster Classic on the Red River, near Shreveport, Louisiana.

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