Day One for a Classic angler

The 2013 Bassmaster Classic is unofficially under way for the current field of anglers.

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<p>The first stop for Classic anglers at registration was a room to have their head shots taken for Bassmaster television. Classic rookie Andy Bravence takes his turn.</p>
The first stop for Classic anglers at registration was a room to have their head shots taken for Bassmaster television. Classic rookie Andy Bravence takes his turn.
<p>Anglers begin to arrive for registration.</p>
Anglers begin to arrive for registration.
<p>Classic credentials await every competitor.</p>
Classic credentials await every competitor.
<p>Michael Iaconelli shows off his new bearded look to Gerald Swindle and Ish Monroe.</p>
Michael Iaconelli shows off his new bearded look to Gerald Swindle and Ish Monroe.
<p>Iaconelli’s reaction to all the new Carhartt apparel he received at registration.</p>
Iaconelli’s reaction to all the new Carhartt apparel he received at registration.
<p>Classic rookies Jason Christie and Josh Wagy were sticking close to one another during the registration process.</p>
Classic rookies Jason Christie and Josh Wagy were sticking close to one another during the registration process.
<p>One of the pre-tournament favorites, Mike McClelland does a Bassmaster television interview.</p>
One of the pre-tournament favorites, Mike McClelland does a Bassmaster television interview.
<p>JM Associate’s, Rick and Brian Mason were in charge of delivering the Classic trophy to Tulsa.</p>
JM Associate’s, Rick and Brian Mason were in charge of delivering the Classic trophy to Tulsa.
<p>Bobby Lane and Mark Zona were swapping fish stories in the hallway.</p>
Bobby Lane and Mark Zona were swapping fish stories in the hallway.
<p>Tulsa’s Mike Waresback will assist Skeet Reese during his stay at Tulsa. Waresback has operated a camera boat several times during B.A.S.S. tournament stops in Oklahoma.</p>
Tulsa’s Mike Waresback will assist Skeet Reese during his stay at Tulsa. Waresback has operated a camera boat several times during B.A.S.S. tournament stops in Oklahoma.
<p>Matt Lee, the 2012 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Bassmaster Classic Bracket champion, received a lot of media attention at registration.</p>
Matt Lee, the 2012 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Bassmaster Classic Bracket champion, received a lot of media attention at registration.
<p>Classic rookie Tracy Adams was sandwiched between Classic veterans Matt Herren and Tommy Biffle. Herren and Biffle were still light-heartedly fussing over a fishing dispute they had several years ago on California’s Clear Lake.</p>
Classic rookie Tracy Adams was sandwiched between Classic veterans Matt Herren and Tommy Biffle. Herren and Biffle were still light-heartedly fussing over a fishing dispute they had several years ago on California’s Clear Lake.
<p>Both Chris Lane and Skeet Reese have hoisted the Bassmaster Classic champion’s trophy.</p>
Both Chris Lane and Skeet Reese have hoisted the Bassmaster Classic champion’s trophy.
<p>The feud between Biffle and Herren continues, as Classic rookie Matt Lee has a laugh at the two.</p>
The feud between Biffle and Herren continues, as Classic rookie Matt Lee has a laugh at the two.
<p>The big talk among anglers was tomorrow’s forecast for wintry-mix weather. Mark Davis and Todd Faircloth take a look at the latest projections.</p>
The big talk among anglers was tomorrow’s forecast for wintry-mix weather. Mark Davis and Todd Faircloth take a look at the latest projections.
<p>After having their head shots taken for Bassmaster television, the next stop for contenders was to officially register for the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.</p>
After having their head shots taken for Bassmaster television, the next stop for contenders was to officially register for the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.
<p>Defending Classic champion, Chris Lane was first in line for registration.</p>
Defending Classic champion, Chris Lane was first in line for registration.
<p>Classic rookie Jared Knuth receives his official Classic credential.</p>
Classic rookie Jared Knuth receives his official Classic credential.
<p>Shaw Grigsby makes the rounds to supporting sponsors to receive his Classic S.W.A.G. Politely put, it stands for “stuff we all get”.</p>
Shaw Grigsby makes the rounds to supporting sponsors to receive his Classic S.W.A.G. Politely put, it stands for “stuff we all get”.
<p>A long line for Classic S.W.A.G. begins to form.</p>
A long line for Classic S.W.A.G. begins to form.
<p>Brandon Palaniuk has a little fun when he stops to visit with the folks at Yamaha.</p>
Brandon Palaniuk has a little fun when he stops to visit with the folks at Yamaha.
<p>Albert Collins and Shaw Grigsby received new jackets from Triton Boats.</p>
Albert Collins and Shaw Grigsby received new jackets from Triton Boats.
<p>Shaw Grigsby holds up bags of awesome freebies from registration.</p>
Shaw Grigsby holds up bags of awesome freebies from registration.
<p>With temperatures forecasted in the 20’s, these warm Skeeter caps may be very useful the next few days.</p>
With temperatures forecasted in the 20’s, these warm Skeeter caps may be very useful the next few days.
<p>Todd Faircloth stops by to visit with Team Yamaha.</p>
Todd Faircloth stops by to visit with Team Yamaha.
<p>Every competitor received a new PFD from Mustang.</p>
Every competitor received a new PFD from Mustang.
<p>David Walker is one of many Elite Series and Classic competitors that participate in Toyota Trucks Bonus Bucks program.</p>
David Walker is one of many Elite Series and Classic competitors that participate in Toyota Trucks Bonus Bucks program.
<p>Not only was Matt Lee a popular with the media at registration, he was the target of plenty of attention from some of his veteran competitors. Here he gets some last minute advice from Kevin VanDam, Gerald Swindle and Terry Scroggins.</p>
Not only was Matt Lee a popular with the media at registration, he was the target of plenty of attention from some of his veteran competitors. Here he gets some last minute advice from Kevin VanDam, Gerald Swindle and Terry Scroggins.
<p>Boyd Duckett presents his Oklahoma fishing license to B.A.S.S. Tournament Director, Trip Weldon.</p>
Boyd Duckett presents his Oklahoma fishing license to B.A.S.S. Tournament Director, Trip Weldon.
<p>Anglers were directed from one Classic sponsor to the next after registering.</p>
Anglers were directed from one Classic sponsor to the next after registering.
<p>Marty Robinson signs memorabilia to be used after the Classic.</p>
Marty Robinson signs memorabilia to be used after the Classic.
<p>Tommy Biffle and Bobby Lane stop to add their signatures.</p>
Tommy Biffle and Bobby Lane stop to add their signatures.
<p>Edwin Evers autographs a poster for Bass Pro Shops.</p>
Edwin Evers autographs a poster for Bass Pro Shops.
<p>Mark Dove signs up for the tow services provided by BoatU.S.</p>
Mark Dove signs up for the tow services provided by BoatU.S.
<p>Hank Cherry picked up his personal Classic credentials and several for family and friends that attend the Classic.</p>
Hank Cherry picked up his personal Classic credentials and several for family and friends that attend the Classic.
<p>There was a few minutes to relax between registration and the official anglers briefing.</p>
There was a few minutes to relax between registration and the official anglers briefing.
<p>Jim Sexton and Mike Suchan were set up at registration to produce on-site content for Bassmaster.com.</p>
Jim Sexton and Mike Suchan were set up at registration to produce on-site content for Bassmaster.com.
<p>The field of contenders got their first look at the champion’s trophy during the angler’s briefing.</p>
The field of contenders got their first look at the champion’s trophy during the angler’s briefing.
<p>Jerry McKinnis was one of several speakers during the anglers briefing.</p>
Jerry McKinnis was one of several speakers during the anglers briefing.
<p>53 competitors will battle on Grand Lake at the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.</p>
53 competitors will battle on Grand Lake at the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.
<p>B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Trip Weldon had everyone’s attention as he conducted the anglers briefing.</p>
B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Trip Weldon had everyone’s attention as he conducted the anglers briefing.
<p>Jason Quinn, known to many of his competitors as ‘Hardware’, was sporting his customary bling.</p>
Jason Quinn, known to many of his competitors as ‘Hardware’, was sporting his customary bling.
<p>Several of the Classic rookies sat together near the back of the room during the anglers briefing.</p>
Several of the Classic rookies sat together near the back of the room during the anglers briefing.