Classic Bracket angler briefing

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B.A.S.S. Tournament Director conducted the rules meeting with the eight anglers that will compete in this week's Bassmaster Classic Bracket on the Niagara River. The winner will receive a berth into the 2017 Bassmaster Classic.
B.A.S.S. Tournament Director conducted the rules meeting with the eight anglers that will compete in this week’s Bassmaster Classic Bracket on the Niagara River. The winner will receive a berth into the 2017 Bassmaster Classic.
The Top 8 finishers from the Elite Series event at Cayuga Lake are competing in an angler vs. angler, bracket-style format. A total purse of $50,000 and a berth in the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic will be on the line.
The Top 8 finishers from the Elite Series event at Cayuga Lake are competing in an angler vs. angler, bracket-style format. A total purse of $50,000 and a berth in the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic will be on the line.
There will be both morning and afternoon match-ups. The four competitors pictured here will compete in tomorrow's afternoon rounds. Keith Combs will fish against Brett Hite, while Jordan Lee takes on Dean Rojas.
There will be both morning and afternoon match-ups. The four competitors pictured here will compete in tomorrow’s afternoon rounds. Keith Combs will fish against Brett Hite, while Jordan Lee takes on Dean Rojas.
One of the morning matches has Jacob Powroznik faced up against his traveling roommate, Koby Kreiger.
One of the morning matches has Jacob Powroznik faced up against his traveling roommate, Koby Kreiger.
Each anglers was given a rules sheet and maps describing the playing field.
Each anglers was given a rules sheet and maps describing the playing field.
Maps lay out the competition waters which are 18 miles in U.S. waters of the Niagara River. No locking will be allowed and Canadian waters are off limits.
Maps lay out the competition waters which are 18 miles in U.S. waters of the Niagara River. No locking will be allowed and Canadian waters are off limits.
There are several compelling match-ups on Day One, including what some may consider interesting difference in styles, such as Arizona's Brett Hite...
There are several compelling match-ups on Day One, including what some may consider interesting difference in styles, such as Arizona’s Brett Hite…
...and Texan, Keith Combs.
…and Texan, Keith Combs.
And then there is the match-up of one of the best fishermen of all time, Kevin VanDam...
And then there is the match-up of one of the best fishermen of all time, Kevin VanDam…
versus Elite Series rookie Drew Benton.
versus Elite Series rookie Drew Benton.
There wasn't much smack talking going on between competitors...
There wasn’t much smack talking going on between competitors…
...but you could catch an occasional glimpse them sizing up the competition.
…but you could catch an occasional glimpse them sizing up the competition.
Drew Benton's match tomorrow against Kevin VanDam could be considered an unenviable task, or an incredible opportunity.
Drew Benton’s match tomorrow against Kevin VanDam could be considered an unenviable task, or an incredible opportunity.
There was a rules change voted on during the meeting, everyone was in agreement that none of the angler's would be permitted to view Bassmaster LIVE.
There was a rules change voted on during the meeting, everyone was in agreement that none of the angler’s would be permitted to view Bassmaster LIVE.
Jacob Powroznik is close to a lock to qualify for the 2017 Bassmaster Classic...
Jacob Powroznik is close to a lock to qualify for the 2017 Bassmaster Classic…
...while the man he will fish against tomorrow, Koby Kreiger, will most likely need a victory this week to qualify.
…while the man he will fish against tomorrow, Koby Kreiger, will most likely need a victory this week to qualify.
Jordan Lee qualified by finishing 2nd to Kevin VanDam at Cayuga Lake.
Jordan Lee qualified by finishing 2nd to Kevin VanDam at Cayuga Lake.
Trip Weldon explains the fish weighing procedure...
Trip Weldon explains the fish weighing procedure…
...and displayed the scales that will be used.
…and displayed the scales that will be used.
After the short briefing everybody adjourned to visit and grab a bite to eat.
After the short briefing everybody adjourned to visit and grab a bite to eat.
All weights will be recorded immediately and entered into BASSTrakk. Each angler's daily catch will consist of his five heaviest bass.
All weights will be recorded immediately and entered into BASSTrakk. Each angler’s daily catch will consist of his five heaviest bass.