The contenders in the Bassmaster Classic are welcomed to New Orleans on Media Day.
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The new owners of B.A.S.S. sign a letter authored by the National Wildlife Federation's Vanishing Paradise campaign.
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Michael Iaconelli is interviewed during Media Day.
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Don Barone interviews Gerald Swindle.
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Boyd Duckett listens to questions from Mark Jefferys of BassZone.
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Paul Elias listens to questions from a reporter at Media Day.
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Andy Montgomery responds to a question during Media Day.
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Ray Scott and Morizo Shimizu pose for a photo.
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Gerald Swindle is interviewed in front of a Mardi Gras-style statue at Mardi Gras World.
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Skeet Reese enjoys a drink and lunch in the middle of the interviews at Media Day.
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Greg Hackney responds to questions at Media Day.
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Clark Reehm answers questions.
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Gary Klein answers questions.
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The Bassmaster.com crew work on the BASS Blog and other content at Media Day.
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Mike McClelland and Greg Hackney compare notes at Media Day.
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Greg Hackney is interviewed during Media Day.
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Edwin Evers is interviewed by Louie Stout.
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Jerry McKinnis addresses the contenders at Media Day.
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Gerald Swindle takes a moment from being interviewed to listen to the presentation on the stage behind him.
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Don Logan, one of three new owners, signs a letter authored by the National Wildlife Federation's Vanishing Paradise campaign.
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Edwin Evers and Mike McClelland load up on oysters, gumbo and shrimp.
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Paul Elias is interviewed.
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Kelly Jordon tells a fish story to a Japanese reporter.
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Matt Herren answers questions from Ken Duke.
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