Classic anglers register in Greenville

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Carl Svebek III is one of the first anglers to arrive at registration for the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. He finds one of the many seats in the lobby that will soon be full of anglers.
Carl Svebek III is one of the first anglers to arrive at registration for the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. He finds one of the many seats in the lobby that will soon be full of anglers.
Brandon Coulter and Hank Cherry talk about their practice.
Brandon Coulter and Hank Cherry talk about their practice.
Ryan Butler qualified through the Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship.
Ryan Butler qualified through the Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship.
B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer (and his beard) are here, talking to Jacob Powroznik.
B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer (and his beard) are here, talking to Jacob Powroznik.
The guy with a target on his back- Casey Ashley won the 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic right here on Lake Hartwell.
The guy with a target on his back- Casey Ashley won the 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic right here on Lake Hartwell.
Last year’s champion Jordan Lee is on the elevator!
Last year’s champion Jordan Lee is on the elevator!
Stanley Sypeck, John Cox, Brandon Lester and Seth Feider talk before things get serious.
Stanley Sypeck, John Cox, Brandon Lester and Seth Feider talk before things get serious.
Down the hall, in order to register, you walk towards the trophy.
Down the hall, in order to register, you walk towards the trophy.
Outside Bassmaster LIVE’s Ronnie Moore talks to Mike Iaconelli while College champ Jacob Foutz and Steve Kennedy talk to Gettys Brannon, who helps cover the event for B.A.S.S.
Outside Bassmaster LIVE’s Ronnie Moore talks to Mike Iaconelli while College champ Jacob Foutz and Steve Kennedy talk to Gettys Brannon, who helps cover the event for B.A.S.S.
Mark Daniels, Jr. talks to some other anglers.
Mark Daniels, Jr. talks to some other anglers.
I was told by Jacob Wheeler to call this “The Meeting of Jacobs” (He’s talking to Jacob Powroznik).
I was told by Jacob Wheeler to call this “The Meeting of Jacobs” (He’s talking to Jacob Powroznik).
These are the first guys in line. No surprise to see Casey Ashley there.
These are the first guys in line. No surprise to see Casey Ashley there.
Ashley, Jason Williamson and Greg Hackney talk while they wait to begin.
Ashley, Jason Williamson and Greg Hackney talk while they wait to begin.
Soon the floodgates open and anglers come through.
Soon the floodgates open and anglers come through.
Josh Bertrand might be the least sneaky guy on tour but you’d never know it by this photo.
Josh Bertrand might be the least sneaky guy on tour but you’d never know it by this photo.
James Elam could be a dark horse on Hartwell.
James Elam could be a dark horse on Hartwell.
Meanwhile Caleb Sumrall takes his swag back to his room. The anglers are conveniently staying in the same hotel as registration.
Meanwhile Caleb Sumrall takes his swag back to his room. The anglers are conveniently staying in the same hotel as registration.
Brent Ehrler makes his way to the line
Brent Ehrler makes his way to the line
Kevin VanDam and Mark Daniels, Jr. talk to B.A.S.S. VP of Digital, Jim Sexton.
Kevin VanDam and Mark Daniels, Jr. talk to B.A.S.S. VP of Digital, Jim Sexton.
Kevin VanDam pauses to check his phone before registering.
Kevin VanDam pauses to check his phone before registering.
Jacob Wheeler shows off some of his swag.
Jacob Wheeler shows off some of his swag.
Clifford Pirch shows off his new jersey. We’ll get it updated on the site soon!
Clifford Pirch shows off his new jersey. We’ll get it updated on the site soon!
Aaron Martens signs up.
Aaron Martens signs up.
Gerald Swindle holds court with David Walker and Mark Daniels, Jr.
Gerald Swindle holds court with David Walker and Mark Daniels, Jr.
He said the only time he’s ever been close to the trophy is when he snuck up to it at the 2015 Champion’s Toast.
He said the only time he’s ever been close to the trophy is when he snuck up to it at the 2015 Champion’s Toast.
He’d like to see his name on there under Jordan.
He’d like to see his name on there under Jordan.
Mike Iaconelli and Mike McClelland are near the back of the line.
Mike Iaconelli and Mike McClelland are near the back of the line.
Jordan and Matt Lee, along with Gerald Swindle and Casey Ashley, talk to Angie Thompson, B.A.S.S. VP of Events and Sponsorship Activation
Jordan and Matt Lee, along with Gerald Swindle and Casey Ashley, talk to Angie Thompson, B.A.S.S. VP of Events and Sponsorship Activation
Anglers like Mark Davis listen to the boss…
Anglers like Mark Davis listen to the boss…
Time for the briefing, and the first speaker is B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin.
Time for the briefing, and the first speaker is B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin.
Followed by Tournament Director Trip Weldon.
Followed by Tournament Director Trip Weldon.
As Trip lays out the rules, it’s clear that the Classic is here and it won’t be long before the engines roar on Lake Hartwell in search of the ultimate prize in bass fishing.
As Trip lays out the rules, it’s clear that the Classic is here and it won’t be long before the engines roar on Lake Hartwell in search of the ultimate prize in bass fishing.