2011 Bassmaster Classic – Practice – Day One

Getting familiar with the natural contours of a lake and the hiding places for fish is necessary when preparing for the Bassmaster Classic. This album features photos from the first day of the 2011 Bassmaster Classic practice sessions.

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Randall Tharp covers his boat after a long day of practice on the Louisiana Delta.
Randall Tharp covers his boat after a long day of practice on the Louisiana Delta.
The Yamaha service crew was on hand at the Venice Marina for the official practice period in case anglers needed assistance.
The Yamaha service crew was on hand at the Venice Marina for the official practice period in case anglers needed assistance.
Cliff Pace jumps off his boat onto the dock to get his truck on Friday.
Cliff Pace jumps off his boat onto the dock to get his truck on Friday.
Dave Wolak holds onto a rope to keep his boat from floating away after fishing on the first official day of practice.
Dave Wolak holds onto a rope to keep his boat from floating away after fishing on the first official day of practice.
The sun is beginning to set as Cliff Pace trailers his boat after a day of fishing from Venice, La.
The sun is beginning to set as Cliff Pace trailers his boat after a day of fishing from Venice, La.
Tracy Adams towed in Dave Watson after he ran out of gas near the Venice Marina.
Tracy Adams towed in Dave Watson after he ran out of gas near the Venice Marina.
Watson put in at Bayou Segnette and ran down toward Venice before running out of gas.
Watson put in at Bayou Segnette and ran down toward Venice before running out of gas.
Greg Vinson reaches toward his motor to put safety straps on after a day of fishing.
Greg Vinson reaches toward his motor to put safety straps on after a day of fishing.
Vinson takes off his electronics after a cold Friday of fishing.
Vinson takes off his electronics after a cold Friday of fishing.
The Lowrance technicians were ready at Venice Marina to assist any anglers that needed help, including Todd Faircloth.
The Lowrance technicians were ready at Venice Marina to assist any anglers that needed help, including Todd Faircloth.
A pelican observes Tommy Biffle heading back to the ramp.
A pelican observes Tommy Biffle heading back to the ramp.
A beautiful Louisiana Delta sunset greets Ryan Said as he pulls his boat out of the water.
A beautiful Louisiana Delta sunset greets Ryan Said as he pulls his boat out of the water.
Terry Butcher puts up his rods after spending the day fishing the Louisiana Delta.
Terry Butcher puts up his rods after spending the day fishing the Louisiana Delta.