Media Day from a different angle

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The day before the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods begins, media gather to talk to the anglers and listen to a presentation from B.A.S.S.
The day before the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods begins, media gather to talk to the anglers and listen to a presentation from B.A.S.S.
And also grab a good lunch from Tony Chachere.
And also grab a good lunch from Tony Chachere.
Media stream in from outside...
Media stream in from outside…
You can always find B.A.S.S. Times Senior Editor Bryan Brasher in a crowd. Look for the Alabama hat.
You can always find B.A.S.S. Times Senior Editor Bryan Brasher in a crowd. Look for the Alabama hat.
The room soon fills up. There are over 250 credentialed media here this week covering the event.
The room soon fills up. There are over 250 credentialed media here this week covering the event.
After lunch it's time to go outside and interview the anglers sitting in their rigs. Here are Keith Combs, Stanley Sypeck and Kevin VanDam
After lunch it’s time to go outside and interview the anglers sitting in their rigs. Here are Keith Combs, Stanley Sypeck and Kevin VanDam
Casey Ashley draws a crowd of media waiting their turn to talk to him.
Casey Ashley draws a crowd of media waiting their turn to talk to him.
Randy Howell...
Randy Howell…
Last year's champ Jordan Lee...
Last year’s champ Jordan Lee…
Mark Daniels Jr. and Ott DeFoe
Mark Daniels Jr. and Ott DeFoe
B.A.S.S. owners Don Logan and Chase Anderson talk to Skeet Reese.
B.A.S.S. owners Don Logan and Chase Anderson talk to Skeet Reese.
The Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Brandon Palaniuk draws a crowd of media.
The Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Brandon Palaniuk draws a crowd of media.
James Elam has baits and rods out. I wonder if these are decoys?
James Elam has baits and rods out. I wonder if these are decoys?
Seigo Saito photographs Luke Clausen.
Seigo Saito photographs Luke Clausen.
A lot of media want to interview Gerald Swindle.
A lot of media want to interview Gerald Swindle.
and Edwin Evers....
and Edwin Evers….
John Crews and Bobby Lane...
John Crews and Bobby Lane…
Alton Jones
Alton Jones
The wide parking allowed media plenty of room to move to and from their interview subjects.
The wide parking allowed media plenty of room to move to and from their interview subjects.
Josh Bertrand...
Josh Bertrand…
Steve Kennedy...
Steve Kennedy…
Bradley Roy is the only angler who noticed my GoPro on a painter pole 20 feet above his head. Good job, Bradley!
Bradley Roy is the only angler who noticed my GoPro on a painter pole 20 feet above his head. Good job, Bradley!
It may not look like a big crowd now, but starting not long after this picture the public would be allowed to come meet the anglers.
It may not look like a big crowd now, but starting not long after this picture the public would be allowed to come meet the anglers.
Unsurprisingly, Kevin VanDam already had a long line waiting.
Unsurprisingly, Kevin VanDam already had a long line waiting.