Bassmaster Classic Media Day 2017

This is command central for for the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods Media Day.
This is command central for for the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods Media Day.
A cup of morning Joe.
A cup of morning Joe.
Everyone is lined up at Minute Maid Park for Media Day.
Everyone is lined up at Minute Maid Park for Media Day.
It appears Brett Hite is offering some rigging tips.
It appears Brett Hite is offering some rigging tips.
2015 Bassmaster Classic Champion Casey Ashley talks with Alan McGuckin.
2015 Bassmaster Classic Champion Casey Ashley talks with Alan McGuckin.
Michael Iaconelli being interviewed by Bassmaster.com writer Craig Lamb.
Michael Iaconelli being interviewed by Bassmaster.com writer Craig Lamb.
Randy Howell prepares for his day with the media.
Randy Howell prepares for his day with the media.
Jacob Powroznik is ready for some action.
Jacob Powroznik is ready for some action.
These guys know what is going on here. Heavy dialog and some confusion with Davy Hite and Mark Zona.
These guys know what is going on here. Heavy dialog and some confusion with Davy Hite and Mark Zona.
An impressive lineup of rigs.
An impressive lineup of rigs.
It’s almost lunch time and Andy Montgomery is ready.
It’s almost lunch time and Andy Montgomery is ready.
The 2015 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Aaron Martens.
The 2015 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Aaron Martens.
Brent Ehrler doing some rigging.
Brent Ehrler doing some rigging.
Shaw Grigsby taking cover from the sun.
Shaw Grigsby taking cover from the sun.
Media Day!
Media Day!
Charlie Hartley and his ride.
Charlie Hartley and his ride.
Bassmaster.com photographer James Overstreet is hard at work.
Bassmaster.com photographer James Overstreet is hard at work.
Mark Zona asked me to caption this as “Tender and Precious.”  I’m not certain of just who is who. They don’t have name tags on!
Mark Zona asked me to caption this as “Tender and Precious.” I’m not certain of just who is who. They don’t have name tags on!
The anglers and media lunch.
The anglers and media lunch.
Bruce Akin, CEO of B.A.S.S., kicks off the event.
Bruce Akin, CEO of B.A.S.S., kicks off the event.
Aaron Martens, always a media favorite.
Aaron Martens, always a media favorite.
Robert Shamblin, VP of Power-Pole, talks about the 2017 lineup.
Robert Shamblin, VP of Power-Pole, talks about the 2017 lineup.
Steve Kennedy has some fun talking about his season and the Bassmaster Classic.
Steve Kennedy has some fun talking about his season and the Bassmaster Classic.
Brent Ehrler found a furry friend.
Brent Ehrler found a furry friend.
Bassmaster.com writer Steve Wright gets Skeet Reese's take on the lake action this week.
Bassmaster.com writer Steve Wright gets Skeet Reese’s take on the lake action this week.