A chilly start to Day One

2013 Bassmaster Classic anglers launched in chilly conditions on Day One of competition on Oklahoma's Grand Lake O' the Cherokees.

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Media trucks from Tulsa and The Weather Channel were lined up and ready before the first angler put his boat in the water on Day One of the Bassmaster Classic.
Media trucks from Tulsa and The Weather Channel were lined up and ready before the first angler put his boat in the water on Day One of the Bassmaster Classic.
Brandon Palaniuk does his best to stay warm with some coffee on a morning that was in the 20s and felt colder.
Brandon Palaniuk does his best to stay warm with some coffee on a morning that was in the 20s and felt colder.
Local favorite Jason Christie looks to shake a long history of local anglers doing poorly in the Classic (Boyd Duckett in 2007 being the exception).
Local favorite Jason Christie looks to shake a long history of local anglers doing poorly in the Classic (Boyd Duckett in 2007 being the exception).
All 53 boats were in the water by 6:30 a.m. CT on Day One of the 43rd Bassmaster Classic presented by Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa.
All 53 boats were in the water by 6:30 a.m. CT on Day One of the 43rd Bassmaster Classic presented by Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa.
Terry Scroggins launches his boat in front of a fire truck that was ready to spray warm water on the ramp if ice became an issue.
Terry Scroggins launches his boat in front of a fire truck that was ready to spray warm water on the ramp if ice became an issue.
The last time Chris Lane’s boat was in Classic water he was catching the winning fish.
The last time Chris Lane’s boat was in Classic water he was catching the winning fish.
Skeet Reese is ready to go on a cold morning.
Skeet Reese is ready to go on a cold morning.
Kevin VanDam launches his boat in front of a crowd that grew into the thousands Friday morning.
Kevin VanDam launches his boat in front of a crowd that grew into the thousands Friday morning.
Preparation and anticipation become a reality as anglers launch their boats on Day One of the Classic.
Preparation and anticipation become a reality as anglers launch their boats on Day One of the Classic.
Reigning Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Brent Chapman does a live interview with The Weather Channel.
Reigning Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Brent Chapman does a live interview with The Weather Channel.
Japanese fans show their support for Yusuke Miyazaki.
Japanese fans show their support for Yusuke Miyazaki.
You can see his extra jersey in the truck window as Miyazaki backs his boat down. Anglers’ jerseys will stay about three layers deep as the freezing cold temperatures are expected for most of the day.
You can see his extra jersey in the truck window as Miyazaki backs his boat down. Anglers’ jerseys will stay about three layers deep as the freezing cold temperatures are expected for most of the day.
Greg Hackney puts on his game face.
Greg Hackney puts on his game face.
Randy Howell and his blue running lights back down the ramp.
Randy Howell and his blue running lights back down the ramp.
David Walker hopes to start this Classic fast. He was fourth after Day One in 2012 on the Red River. 
David Walker hopes to start this Classic fast. He was fourth after Day One in 2012 on the Red River. 
Robbie Floyd does an interview for the ESPN TV show with defending Classic champion Chris Lane.
Robbie Floyd does an interview for the ESPN TV show with defending Classic champion Chris Lane.
Thousands showed up to Wolf Creek Park to watch the best anglers in the world start the most important bass fishing tournament of the year.
Thousands showed up to Wolf Creek Park to watch the best anglers in the world start the most important bass fishing tournament of the year.
Fans pile 30-deep on the shores of Grand Lake to see the Classic anglers.
Fans pile 30-deep on the shores of Grand Lake to see the Classic anglers.
Randy Howell stands with everyone at the launch for the national anthem.
Randy Howell stands with everyone at the launch for the national anthem.
There was steam to go around on a cold February morning.
There was steam to go around on a cold February morning.
Brent Chapman and his cameraman idle out onto Grand Lake in front of a packed house.
Brent Chapman and his cameraman idle out onto Grand Lake in front of a packed house.
A packed Wolf Creek park.
A packed Wolf Creek park.