Classic: Walking the service yard

After a chilly day of practice, some Classic competitors worked on their rigs and rods in the Classic service yard.

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Chris Lane puts a shine on his rig after traveling through the melting slush after having traveled from Lake Hartwell back to the service yard adjacent to the TD Convention Center.
Chris Lane puts a shine on his rig after traveling through the melting slush after having traveled from Lake Hartwell back to the service yard adjacent to the TD Convention Center.
The tarp blows off the boat of Brandon Lester on a very gusty practice day. By afternoon gusts up to 35 mph blew across the service yard. In the background is the runway for the Greenville, S..C, airport.
The tarp blows off the boat of Brandon Lester on a very gusty practice day. By afternoon gusts up to 35 mph blew across the service yard. In the background is the runway for the Greenville, S..C, airport.
Portable heaters are a top seller at sporting goods stores throughout Greenville. Chris Lane brought his to the tournament. Changing propane cylinders is equally as important as spooling fresh line on reels.
Portable heaters are a top seller at sporting goods stores throughout Greenville. Chris Lane brought his to the tournament. Changing propane cylinders is equally as important as spooling fresh line on reels.
This Mr. Heater is reloaded with fuel and ready for use aboard the boat of Chris Lane.
This Mr. Heater is reloaded with fuel and ready for use aboard the boat of Chris Lane.
With Mr. Heater ready for action Lane switches to more familiar prep work. He’s working on a set of the new Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris CarbonLite rods.
With Mr. Heater ready for action Lane switches to more familiar prep work. He’s working on a set of the new Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris CarbonLite rods.
Jacob Powroznik is the first angler back from practice. He arrives at 11:30 a.m. to spend the afternoon prepping tackle for the competition. Not having to do the work tomorrow is the reason and it’s likely a good idea. The forecast high is 24 degrees.
Jacob Powroznik is the first angler back from practice. He arrives at 11:30 a.m. to spend the afternoon prepping tackle for the competition. Not having to do the work tomorrow is the reason and it’s likely a good idea. The forecast high is 24 degrees.
Sara Crochet takes a seat in the back of her husband’s boat as he re-spools line on reels.
Sara Crochet takes a seat in the back of her husband’s boat as he re-spools line on reels.
Married since November, the honeymoon is over as she is asked to hold a spool of line as husband Cliff adds the new line.
Married since November, the honeymoon is over as she is asked to hold a spool of line as husband Cliff adds the new line.
Keith Combs has a lot of work to do after unloading his entire bow storage compartment to work on tackle.
Keith Combs has a lot of work to do after unloading his entire bow storage compartment to work on tackle.
Shannon Ward of Mustang Survival goes from boat to boat presenting each angler with the new Elite Inflatable PFD with Hydrostatic Inflator Technology. It will not inflate unless the wearer is submerged in the water.
Shannon Ward of Mustang Survival goes from boat to boat presenting each angler with the new Elite Inflatable PFD with Hydrostatic Inflator Technology. It will not inflate unless the wearer is submerged in the water.
LeAnn Swindle is all bundled up for the occasion as husband Gerald prepares tackle for the competition.
LeAnn Swindle is all bundled up for the occasion as husband Gerald prepares tackle for the competition.
Meanwhile, Chad Morgenthaler adds aerosol spray to his reels and rods. The spray is a lubricant intended to at least slow down the freezing of the tackle.
Meanwhile, Chad Morgenthaler adds aerosol spray to his reels and rods. The spray is a lubricant intended to at least slow down the freezing of the tackle.
Morgenthaler sprays the entire combo from butt to tip and even the reels.
Morgenthaler sprays the entire combo from butt to tip and even the reels.
Next to him is Gerald Swindle prepping tackle. Tomorrow is Media Day and the anglers will spend most of their time conducting interviews.
Next to him is Gerald Swindle prepping tackle. Tomorrow is Media Day and the anglers will spend most of their time conducting interviews.
It’s doubtful that Swindle will wear these stylish boots designed for the frigid weather.
It’s doubtful that Swindle will wear these stylish boots designed for the frigid weather.
Debbie Morgenthaler pitches in to help husband Chad with covering the boat.
Debbie Morgenthaler pitches in to help husband Chad with covering the boat.
With that job accomplished she shows a bit of cardboard love to her favorite angler.
With that job accomplished she shows a bit of cardboard love to her favorite angler.
Slide-out storage compartments are very popular with the anglers. Cliff Prince uses his as a workstation.
Slide-out storage compartments are very popular with the anglers. Cliff Prince uses his as a workstation.
The unmistakable yellow shows of Skeet Reese are in this bag near his boat, as the Mercury Marine technicians tweak his engine for the competition.
The unmistakable yellow shows of Skeet Reese are in this bag near his boat, as the Mercury Marine technicians tweak his engine for the competition.
Hand warmers are now in short supply after LeAnn Swindle and Debbie Morgenthaler made trips to three different Target stores to fill this bag.
Hand warmers are now in short supply after LeAnn Swindle and Debbie Morgenthaler made trips to three different Target stores to fill this bag.
Brian Snowden packs rods into his new Nitro Z21. The Classic is the coming out party for the flagship fiberglass tournament boat.
Brian Snowden packs rods into his new Nitro Z21. The Classic is the coming out party for the flagship fiberglass tournament boat.