A Classic game of ‘guess who’

Can you guess the bass pro under all that winter gear?

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If the 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro could be summed up in one word, a definite contender would be 'cold.' Snow and slush greeted visitors to Greenville early in the Classic week, and the first day of competition saw single digit temperatures. Because of this, winter gear made up the dress code for practice and the first two days of competition.
If the 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro could be summed up in one word, a definite contender would be ‘cold.’ Snow and slush greeted visitors to Greenville early in the Classic week, and the first day of competition saw single digit temperatures. Because of this, winter gear made up the dress code for practice and the first two days of competition.
Due to these conditions, B.A.S.S. photographers captured some bass fishing's most recognizable faces covered under layers and layers of warm clothing. Can you guess the Classic anglers covered by the masks, hats, coats and gear in the following photos? We'll start with an easy one. Hint: Look at the boat.
Due to these conditions, B.A.S.S. photographers captured some bass fishing’s most recognizable faces covered under layers and layers of warm clothing. Can you guess the Classic anglers covered by the masks, hats, coats and gear in the following photos? We’ll start with an easy one.

Hint: Look at the boat.

Answer: Chris Lane – That's right, but they won't all be this easy.
Answer: Chris Lane – That’s right, but they won’t all be this easy.
Hint: He was one of the B.A.S.S. Nation anglers to make the 2015 Classic, and he landed in the Top 10 on Day 2 with an impressive catch of 19-13.
Hint: He was one of the B.A.S.S. Nation anglers to make the 2015 Classic, and he landed in the Top 10 on Day 2 with an impressive catch of 19-13.
Answer: Coby Carden – He ended up in a respectable 15th place with a three-day total of 37-2.
Answer: Coby Carden – He ended up in a respectable 15th place with a three-day total of 37-2.
Hint: This angler had to clear a little room on his trophy shelf Monday morning.
Hint: This angler had to clear a little room on his trophy shelf Monday morning.
Answer: Casey Ashley – After the big win, bass fishing fans won't have any trouble recognizing Ashley anytime soon.
Answer: Casey Ashley – After the big win, bass fishing fans won’t have any trouble recognizing Ashley anytime soon.
Hint: This Elite angler earned his trip to the 2015 Bassmaster Classic by finishing sixth place in Angler of the Year points.
Hint: This Elite angler earned his trip to the 2015 Bassmaster Classic by finishing sixth place in Angler of the Year points.
Answer: Keith Combs
Answer: Keith Combs
Hint: This Elite pro has qualified for the Bassmaster Classic 10 times, including consecutive trips in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Hint: This Elite pro has qualified for the Bassmaster Classic 10 times, including consecutive trips in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Answer: David Walker
Answer: David Walker
Hint: Another Elite pro, another string of Classic appearances. This angler has fished the previous five Bassmaster Classics, including a Top 10 finish in 2012.
Hint: Another Elite pro, another string of Classic appearances. This angler has fished the previous five Bassmaster Classics, including a Top 10 finish in 2012.
Answer: Bill Lowen
Answer: Bill Lowen
Hint: Winner of the 2014 Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #1 presented by Allstate, this angler has also qualified for the past four Bassmaster Classics.
Hint: Winner of the 2014 Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #1 presented by Allstate, this angler has also qualified for the past four Bassmaster Classics.
Answer: Ott DeFoe
Answer: Ott DeFoe
Hint: Another B.A.S.S. Nation participant, this angler won the Northern Division and came fully prepared for the cold temperatures.
Hint: Another B.A.S.S. Nation participant, this angler won the Northern Division and came fully prepared for the cold temperatures.
Answer: Troy Diede – Severe winter weather is nothing new for Diede. He hails from Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Answer: Troy Diede – Severe winter weather is nothing new for Diede. He hails from Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Hint: This Elite has participated in 13 Bassmaster Classics total, and he took 23rd in the 2015 Classic.
Hint: This Elite has participated in 13 Bassmaster Classics total, and he took 23rd in the 2015 Classic.
Answer: Todd Faircloth
Answer: Todd Faircloth
Hint: This angler punched his ticket to the 2015 Bassmaster Classic with a win in the 2014 Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #2 presented by Allstate.
Hint: This angler punched his ticket to the 2015 Bassmaster Classic with a win in the 2014 Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #2 presented by Allstate.
Answer: Shinichi Fukae
Answer: Shinichi Fukae
Hint: Another easy one. Picking out this Angler of the Year might be more difficult without his flashy bass boat.
Hint: Another easy one. Picking out this Angler of the Year might be more difficult without his flashy bass boat.
Answer: Greg Hackney – Hackney placed 26th on Day 2, one spot from making the cut for Day 3 competition.
Answer: Greg Hackney – Hackney placed 26th on Day 2, one spot from making the cut for Day 3 competition.
Hint: One of the many Alabama anglers in the 2015 Bassmaster Classic, this pro has had 10 Top 10 tournament finishes since 2009.
Hint: One of the many Alabama anglers in the 2015 Bassmaster Classic, this pro has had 10 Top 10 tournament finishes since 2009.
Answer: Matt Herren
Answer: Matt Herren
Hint: An Elite angler, this pro earned his Bassmaster Classic spot with an Elite win last year on Lake Seminole.
Hint: An Elite angler, this pro earned his Bassmaster Classic spot with an Elite win last year on Lake Seminole.
Answer: Brett Hite
Answer: Brett Hite
Hint: You don't need one. The wrapped boats can make it too easy to guess.
Hint: You don’t need one. The wrapped boats can make it too easy to guess.
Answer: Randy Howell – The defending Classic champion ended up 16th place in 2015.
Answer: Randy Howell – The defending Classic champion ended up 16th place in 2015.
Hint: 'Never give up' trying to guess this popular Elite angler.
Hint: ‘Never give up’ trying to guess this popular Elite angler.
Answer: Michael Iaconelli – But he is still hard to recognize now sporting a new beard.
Answer: Michael Iaconelli – But he is still hard to recognize now sporting a new beard.
Hint: This Elite angler logged a big win in 2014 on Lake Dardanelle.
Hint: This Elite angler logged a big win in 2014 on Lake Dardanelle.
Answer: Jason Christie – Christie has participated in the last three Bassmaster Classics.
Answer: Jason Christie – Christie has participated in the last three Bassmaster Classics.
Hint: This angler was an Elite Series rookie in 2014, but he had a Top 10 finish at the 2014 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Champinoship.
Hint: This angler was an Elite Series rookie in 2014, but he had a Top 10 finish at the 2014 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Champinoship.
Answer: Brandon Lester
Answer: Brandon Lester
Hint: Another Alabama angler, this young Elite also made his Elite Series debut in 2014.
Hint: Another Alabama angler, this young Elite also made his Elite Series debut in 2014.
Answer: Justin Lucas – Don't look now, but Lucas hit the Top 10 in his first Bassmaster Classic with a three-day total of 40-2.
Answer: Justin Lucas – Don’t look now, but Lucas hit the Top 10 in his first Bassmaster Classic with a three-day total of 40-2.
Hint: One of the most experienced anglers on the Elite Series, this pro made his first Bassmaster Classic appearance in 1987.
Hint: One of the most experienced anglers on the Elite Series, this pro made his first Bassmaster Classic appearance in 1987.
Answer: Mark Davis – Davis finished in the Top 20 of the 2015 classic; a feat he has accomplished seven times, including a Classic win in 1995.
Answer: Mark Davis – Davis finished in the Top 20 of the 2015 classic; a feat he has accomplished seven times, including a Classic win in 1995.
Hint: One of the most covered-up anglers, perhaps this (previously) West Coast pro isn't fond of freezing temperatures?
Hint: One of the most covered-up anglers, perhaps this (previously) West Coast pro isn’t fond of freezing temperatures?
Answer: Aaron Martens
Answer: Aaron Martens
Hint: This Angler won the 2014 Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #3 presented by Allstate and finished fifth at the 2014 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship.
Hint: This Angler won the 2014 Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #3 presented by Allstate and finished fifth at the 2014 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship.
Answer: Andy Montgomery
Answer: Andy Montgomery
Hint: The hat is the hint.
Hint: The hat is the hint.
Answer: Morizo Shimizu – During the 2015 Bassmaster Classic, Shimizu didn't find many 'big mamas' in Lake Hartwell.
Answer: Morizo Shimizu – During the 2015 Bassmaster Classic, Shimizu didn’t find many ‘big mamas’ in Lake Hartwell.
Hint: Another boat that ruins the game. (Imagine how hard this one would be without the Skeeter.)
Hint: Another boat that ruins the game. (Imagine how hard this one would be without the Skeeter.)
Answer: Brandon Palaniuk
Answer: Brandon Palaniuk
Hint: This angler 'graduated' from the College Classic Bracket to Bassmaster Classic competition.
Hint: This angler ‘graduated’ from the College Classic Bracket to Bassmaster Classic competition.
Answer: Brett Preuett
Answer: Brett Preuett
Hint: The color yellow...
Hint: The color yellow…
Answer: Skeet Reese – Reese debuted new yellow pants at the 2015 Bassmaster Classic. Look for them wherever brightly-colored clothing is sold.
Answer: Skeet Reese – Reese debuted new yellow pants at the 2015 Bassmaster Classic. Look for them wherever brightly-colored clothing is sold.
Hint: This pro was the surprise leader after Day 1 with a whopping bag that weighed 21-1.
Hint: This pro was the surprise leader after Day 1 with a whopping bag that weighed 21-1.
Answer: Dean Rojas – With a tournament total of 43-13, Rojas earned fourth place in the 2015 Bassmaster Classic.
Answer: Dean Rojas – With a tournament total of 43-13, Rojas earned fourth place in the 2015 Bassmaster Classic.
Hint: This angler is the only one who has the guts to wear pink.
Hint: This angler is the only one who has the guts to wear pink.
Answer: Tom Petty...err, Kevin Short. Short's new hairdo had many humming
Answer: Tom Petty…err, Kevin Short. Short’s new hairdo had many humming “I Won’t Back Down” during Classic events.
Hint: This six-time Classic angler had the most fitting surname for the 2015 Bassmaster Classic.
Hint: This six-time Classic angler had the most fitting surname for the 2015 Bassmaster Classic.
Answer: Brian Snowden
Answer: Brian Snowden
Hint: This Elite angler notched a prestigious Bassmaster Classic win in 2004, and he came dang close in 2015.
Hint: This Elite angler notched a prestigious Bassmaster Classic win in 2004, and he came dang close in 2015.
Answer: Takahiro Omori – After leading Day 2, Omori finished third in the 2015 Bassmaster Classic with a weight of 44-3.
Answer: Takahiro Omori – After leading Day 2, Omori finished third in the 2015 Bassmaster Classic with a weight of 44-3.
Hint: This angler earned his Bassmaster Classic spot by winning the 2015 Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #1 presented by Allstate.
Hint: This angler earned his Bassmaster Classic spot by winning the 2015 Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #1 presented by Allstate.
Answer: Van Soles
Answer: Van Soles
Hint: This 2014 BASSfest winner started fishing the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens in 2011.
Hint: This 2014 BASSfest winner started fishing the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens in 2011.
Answer: Jacob Wheeler
Answer: Jacob Wheeler
Hint: Though he finished fifth in the 2014 Bassmaster Classic on Lake Guntersville, this angler found the fishing tough on Lake Hartwell.
Hint: Though he finished fifth in the 2014 Bassmaster Classic on Lake Guntersville, this angler found the fishing tough on Lake Hartwell.
Answer: Randall Tharp – Tharp said he had the 'day from hell' on Day 1. Read more <a href=
Answer: Randall Tharp – Tharp said he had the ‘day from hell’ on Day 1. Read more here.