2012 Classic: Practice on the Red River III

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John Crews looks around for the next target to cast to.
John Crews looks around for the next target to cast to.
Keith Combs and his observer Robby Floyd stand on the bow and rock the boat while trying to get off a stump.
Keith Combs and his observer Robby Floyd stand on the bow and rock the boat while trying to get off a stump.
The rocking method failed to work, so Combs fires up his Yamaha outboard for more horsepower.
The rocking method failed to work, so Combs fires up his Yamaha outboard for more horsepower.
Jeff Kriet idles out of a backwater area, while Terry Scroggins continues to fish along the shoreline.
Jeff Kriet idles out of a backwater area, while Terry Scroggins continues to fish along the shoreline.
Randy Howell pulls more rods from the locker.
Randy Howell pulls more rods from the locker.
Terry Scroggins punches a patch of heavy vegetation.
Terry Scroggins punches a patch of heavy vegetation.
A distinct mud line could be seen between the backwater areas and water influenced by the main river channel.
A distinct mud line could be seen between the backwater areas and water influenced by the main river channel.
Mike Iaconelli shuts his engine down as he enters a stump field.
Mike Iaconelli shuts his engine down as he enters a stump field.
Iaconelli fights his boat through the maze of stumps.
Iaconelli fights his boat through the maze of stumps.
Andrew Upshaw felt good about his practice and was looking for backup areas.
Andrew Upshaw felt good about his practice and was looking for backup areas.
Afternoon temperatures in the 70s had anglers shedding clothing.
Afternoon temperatures in the 70s had anglers shedding clothing.
Randy Howell has qualified for nine Bassmaster Classics.
Randy Howell has qualified for nine Bassmaster Classics.
Marty Robinson is fishing his first Bassmaster Classic.
Marty Robinson is fishing his first Bassmaster Classic.
Iaconelli decides to try another area, but the going is slow as he negotiates acres of stumps.
Iaconelli decides to try another area, but the going is slow as he negotiates acres of stumps.
B.A.S.S. photographer Seigo Saito spent the day with Brandon Palaniuk.
B.A.S.S. photographer Seigo Saito spent the day with Brandon Palaniuk.
Kevin VanDam drops his trolling motor to explore an area off the main river channel.
Kevin VanDam drops his trolling motor to explore an area off the main river channel.
Marty Robinson and Chris Lane compare practice notes while idling to the main river.
Marty Robinson and Chris Lane compare practice notes while idling to the main river.
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Tom Jessop qualified for the Bassmaster Classic through the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation.  

Jessop swings a fish into the boat.
Jessop swings a fish into the boat.
Brent Chapman has finished 5th in the past two Classics.
Brent Chapman has finished 5th in the past two Classics.
Brandon Palaniuk sprays a rooster tail from the back of his boat after hanging on a stump.
Brandon Palaniuk sprays a rooster tail from the back of his boat after hanging on a stump.
A B-52 bomber from nearby Barksdale Air Force Base flies across the Red River during the practice period.
A B-52 bomber from nearby Barksdale Air Force Base flies across the Red River during the practice period.