Classic Media Day

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Classic competitors pulled their trucks and boats to the Expo Square at the Tulsa Fairgrounds for Media Day.
Classic competitors pulled their trucks and boats to the Expo Square at the Tulsa Fairgrounds for Media Day.
But before any interviews began, the first order of business was lunch.
But before any interviews began, the first order of business was lunch.
This group put away their fair share of fried chicken and barbecue.
This group put away their fair share of fried chicken and barbecue.
There was a lot of visiting with good company before anglers went to their boats for individual interviews.
There was a lot of visiting with good company before anglers went to their boats for individual interviews.
Keith Combs made the decision to work on his tackle, rather than eat.
Keith Combs made the decision to work on his tackle, rather than eat.
One of Bassmaster.com writer Steve Wright’s interviews was with Brandon Card.
One of Bassmaster.com writer Steve Wright’s interviews was with Brandon Card.
Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett Jr., visited with B.A.S.S. co-owner Don Logan.
Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett Jr., visited with B.A.S.S. co-owner Don Logan.
Josh Bertrand spent a lot of his time tuning crankbaits.
Josh Bertrand spent a lot of his time tuning crankbaits.
Oklahoma native Jason Christie was one of the more favored interviews on Media Day.
Oklahoma native Jason Christie was one of the more favored interviews on Media Day.
As was Tulsa’s own, James Elam.
As was Tulsa’s own, James Elam.
Ott Defoe had some tackle that needed attended to.
Ott Defoe had some tackle that needed attended to.
Chris Dillow spent time putting new line on his reels.
Chris Dillow spent time putting new line on his reels.
Shaye Baker shot some GoPro footage with Ott Defoe.
Shaye Baker shot some GoPro footage with Ott Defoe.
The last bit of signage was being applied to boats.
The last bit of signage was being applied to boats.
There were times you could barely see James Elam in the crowd of media members.
There were times you could barely see James Elam in the crowd of media members.
Meanwhile, Aaron Martens was just kicking back in his boat.
Meanwhile, Aaron Martens was just kicking back in his boat.
Billy McCaghren already had his game face on.
Billy McCaghren already had his game face on.
Chad Morganthaler placed one of the last stickers required on his boat.
Chad Morganthaler placed one of the last stickers required on his boat.
All sorts of cameras and video recording devices directed at Brandon Palaniuk.
All sorts of cameras and video recording devices directed at Brandon Palaniuk.
The Expo Square was a hub of activity on Media Day.
The Expo Square was a hub of activity on Media Day.
Bassmaster television and Dave Mercer were doing interviews, too.
Bassmaster television and Dave Mercer were doing interviews, too.
Meanwhile back to Aaron Martens.
Meanwhile back to Aaron Martens.
Jacob Powroznik was doing another close inspection of Grand Lake on his electronics.
Jacob Powroznik was doing another close inspection of Grand Lake on his electronics.
And he has some serious Lowrance electronics to view.
And he has some serious Lowrance electronics to view.
The anglers and their boats were aligned in alphabetical order on the floor of the arena.
The anglers and their boats were aligned in alphabetical order on the floor of the arena.
Skeet Reese does an interview for Bassmaster television.
Skeet Reese does an interview for Bassmaster television.
Local television stations surrounded 4-time Classic champion Kevin VanDam.
Local television stations surrounded 4-time Classic champion Kevin VanDam.
Even the GEICO Gecko got in on the interviews.
Even the GEICO Gecko got in on the interviews.
Carol Martens, mother of Aaron Martens was doing interviews and taking pictures, too.
Carol Martens, mother of Aaron Martens was doing interviews and taking pictures, too.
Randy Howell was sharing a map with a Japanese television crew to help them find their way to where anglers may fish tomorrow.
Randy Howell was sharing a map with a Japanese television crew to help them find their way to where anglers may fish tomorrow.
You couldn’t miss Mike Iaconelli’s truck; it’s the only one with a kayak on top.
You couldn’t miss Mike Iaconelli’s truck; it’s the only one with a kayak on top.
Mike Waresback asked Iaconelli why he had the Milk Bones in his boat. Well, there was a bit of an issue with a dog the last time Iaconelli fished a Classic on Grand Lake.
Mike Waresback asked Iaconelli why he had the Milk Bones in his boat. Well, there was a bit of an issue with a dog the last time Iaconelli fished a Classic on Grand Lake.
Jerry McKinnis visited with several of the contenders in this year’s Classic, including Russ Lane.
Jerry McKinnis visited with several of the contenders in this year’s Classic, including Russ Lane.