Inside the Classic Bracket meeting

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The cameramen and B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer were the first to arrive for the meeting before the eight Elite Series anglers competing in the 2017 Classic Bracket.
The cameramen and B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer were the first to arrive for the meeting before the eight Elite Series anglers competing in the 2017 Classic Bracket.
Half of the eight man field arrived for the meeting and began to discuss the head-to-head pairings on Day 1.
Half of the eight man field arrived for the meeting and began to discuss the head-to-head pairings on Day 1.
B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Trip Weldon was there to explain how the logistics of the tournament would work.
B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Trip Weldon was there to explain how the logistics of the tournament would work.
And several members of the B.A.S.S. tournament staff are here to help facilitate the event.
And several members of the B.A.S.S. tournament staff are here to help facilitate the event.
Adrian Avena displays his current Minnesota fishing license to obtain clearance to compete Tuesday.
Adrian Avena displays his current Minnesota fishing license to obtain clearance to compete Tuesday.
There's always the logistics of assigning camera boat drivers on the water.
There’s always the logistics of assigning camera boat drivers on the water.
Trip Weldon begins the meeting and explains the specific rules for this tournament.
Trip Weldon begins the meeting and explains the specific rules for this tournament.
Every angler was given information sheets before the meeting began.
Every angler was given information sheets before the meeting began.
One of the pairings tomorrow will feature two New Jerseys pros, Adrian Avena and Mike Iaconelli.
One of the pairings tomorrow will feature two New Jerseys pros, Adrian Avena and Mike Iaconelli.
Ish Monroe didn't seem to be all that happy to be paired against Jonathon VanDam.
Ish Monroe didn’t seem to be all that happy to be paired against Jonathon VanDam.
B.A.S.S. writer Steve Wright interviewed Mike Iaconelli. Iaconelli is one of the only competing anglers to ever have fished Pokegama Lake.
B.A.S.S. writer Steve Wright interviewed Mike Iaconelli. Iaconelli is one of the only competing anglers to ever have fished Pokegama Lake.
One of the pairings that is sure to be fun to watch on Bassmaster Live is Jacob Powroznik going up against Steve Kennedy.
One of the pairings that is sure to be fun to watch on Bassmaster Live is Jacob Powroznik going up against Steve Kennedy.
Kelley Jaye will face off with Dave Lefebre in the first round.
Kelley Jaye will face off with Dave Lefebre in the first round.
Judges that will be in the boats with the anglers receive a briefing from Gettys Brannon on how to enter BASSTrak numbers.
Judges that will be in the boats with the anglers receive a briefing from Gettys Brannon on how to enter BASSTrak numbers.
Meanwhile, Kennedy and Powroznik were already having fun talking about their upcoming shootout.
Meanwhile, Kennedy and Powroznik were already having fun talking about their upcoming shootout.
Dave Lefebre wanted to take a selfie with his competition, Kelley Jaye.
Dave Lefebre wanted to take a selfie with his competition, Kelley Jaye.
After a few minutes of brief formalities it was time to eat.
After a few minutes of brief formalities it was time to eat.
A Classic berth is on the line for the eight anglers competing on Pokegama Lake.
A Classic berth is on the line for the eight anglers competing on Pokegama Lake.