2010 Bassmaster Classic: Elite Series Picks

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of several Elite Series anglers who name their picks to perform well in the 2010 Bassmaster Classic on Lay Lake near Birmingham, Alabama.

John Crews likes the chances of Mike Iaconelli, Kelly Jordon and Russ Lane this week on Lay Lake.
John Crews likes the chances of Mike Iaconelli, Kelly Jordon and Russ Lane this week on Lay Lake.
Crews on Mike Iaconelli:
Crews on Mike Iaconelli: “With the experience of fishing up north and the big tournaments he won last year, he has to be one of the favorites.”
Paul Elias chose Cliff Pace, Aaron Martens and Russ Lane to do well this year at the Classic.
Paul Elias chose Cliff Pace, Aaron Martens and Russ Lane to do well this year at the Classic.
Elias on Cliff Pace:
Elias on Cliff Pace: “He understands this kind of lake and can catch them no matter if they’re deep or shallow.”
Charlie Hartley liked the chances of Jami Fralick, Steve Kennedy and Gary Klein.
Charlie Hartley liked the chances of Jami Fralick, Steve Kennedy and Gary Klein.
Hartley on Jami Fralick:
Hartley on Jami Fralick: “I like Jami Fralick because he was the Charlie Hartley of last year’s Classic. I’d love to see an underdog win it.”
Davy Hite looks to Kevin VanDam, Terry Scroggins and former champ Boyd Duckett to outdistance the field.
Davy Hite looks to Kevin VanDam, Terry Scroggins and former champ Boyd Duckett to outdistance the field.
Hite on Kevin VanDam:
Hite on Kevin VanDam: “He shows up for every tournament, but he shows up with both fists swinging for the Classic.”
Bill Lowen picked Aaron Martens, Randy Howell and Skeet Reese on Lay Lake.
Bill Lowen picked Aaron Martens, Randy Howell and Skeet Reese on Lay Lake.
Lowen on Aaron Martens:
Lowen on Aaron Martens: “It’s not going to be the event we thought it was going to be, and the spotted bass are going to play a big role. Aaron knows the currents and where the spots live up in the river.”
Ish Monroe was impressed with Mike Iaconelli, John Murray and Steve Kennedy as they take to the water for the Classic.
Ish Monroe was impressed with Mike Iaconelli, John Murray and Steve Kennedy as they take to the water for the Classic.
Ish on John Murray:
Ish on John Murray: “He’s probably the most confident fisherman with the most natural ability on the tour. Period.”
Mike McClelland, Skeet Reese and Gerald Swindle were all on Marty Stone's list of top performers in this year's Classic.
Mike McClelland, Skeet Reese and Gerald Swindle were all on Marty Stone’s list of top performers in this year’s Classic.
Stone on Mike McClelland:
Stone on Mike McClelland: “Whether anybody wants to admit it, fishing comes in streaks, and he’s on one now.”
Edwin Evers likes the chances of Aaron Martens, Gary Klein and Terry Butcher on Lay Lake.
Edwin Evers likes the chances of Aaron Martens, Gary Klein and Terry Butcher on Lay Lake.
Evers on Terry Butcher:
Evers on Terry Butcher: “He’s my brother-in-law, and I have to be pulling for the family.”