2011 Bassmaster Classic – Pre-Practice

Photos of anglers prep for their first day of practice before the 2011 Bassmaster Classic.

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Paul Elias works with his new GPS to transfer waypoints that he marked during the pre-practice period for the 2011 Bassmaster Classic.
Paul Elias works with his new GPS to transfer waypoints that he marked during the pre-practice period for the 2011 Bassmaster Classic.
Skeet Reese was one of the anglers with a hotel room near Venice, La., the night before the official practice period.
Skeet Reese was one of the anglers with a hotel room near Venice, La., the night before the official practice period.
Ryan Said shows off his wealth of maps for navigating the expansive Louisiana Delta.
Ryan Said shows off his wealth of maps for navigating the expansive Louisiana Delta.
Said, from Michigan, unzips one of his suitcases looking for warmer clothing on a chilly Thursday night in southern Louisiana.
Said, from Michigan, unzips one of his suitcases looking for warmer clothing on a chilly Thursday night in southern Louisiana.
Friday marks the first day of official practice for the Classic anglers, including Dale Hightower from the Federation Nation.
Friday marks the first day of official practice for the Classic anglers, including Dale Hightower from the Federation Nation.
Dave Wolak shows off his boat cover, which was covered in ice and snow from the ride down.
Dave Wolak shows off his boat cover, which was covered in ice and snow from the ride down.
Wolak re-covers his boat as traveling buddy John Crews looks on.
Wolak re-covers his boat as traveling buddy John Crews looks on.
Tommy Biffle and Dave Wolak joke around as Biffle prepares to park his boat at the hotel.
Tommy Biffle and Dave Wolak joke around as Biffle prepares to park his boat at the hotel.
Edwin Evers installed a radar on the back deck of his boat to help with navigation in the event conditions get bad.
Edwin Evers installed a radar on the back deck of his boat to help with navigation in the event conditions get bad.
Pictured is the solitary road leading out to the edge of the world in Venice, La.
Pictured is the solitary road leading out to the edge of the world in Venice, La.
The Venice Marina will be the site where a handful of anglers choose to launch during the official practice period.
The Venice Marina will be the site where a handful of anglers choose to launch during the official practice period.