Dixon’s top Classic shots

Garrick Dixon, a terrific outdoor photographer who hales from Boston, is at his first Classic this week. Here are some of his top shots from Day 1.

Garrick Dixon, a terrific outdoor photographer who hales from Boston, is at his first Classic this week.  Here are some of his top shots (including this one from launch) from Day 1.
Garrick Dixon, a terrific outdoor photographer who hales from Boston, is at his first Classic this week. Here are some of his top shots (including this one from launch) from Day 1.
Todd Faircloth ponders the day ahead.
Todd Faircloth ponders the day ahead.
Chris Zaldain prepares his tackle.
Chris Zaldain prepares his tackle.
Chris Zaldain compares two of his rods.
Chris Zaldain compares two of his rods.
David Kilgore checks his pockets.
David Kilgore checks his pockets.
Kevin VanDam gets his GoPro camera ready.
Kevin VanDam gets his GoPro camera ready.
A crowd of media interviews Kevin VanDam.
A crowd of media interviews Kevin VanDam.
Jonathon VanDam prepares for his turn in the take-off line.
Jonathon VanDam prepares for his turn in the take-off line.
David Kilgore motors out to start the day.
David Kilgore motors out to start the day.
Fred Roumbanis reacts to the cheering crowd.
Fred Roumbanis reacts to the cheering crowd.
Keith Combs dressed warm for this chilly morning.
Keith Combs dressed warm for this chilly morning.
Keith Combs and his Marshal roll past the launch crowd.
Keith Combs and his Marshal roll past the launch crowd.
Chris Zaldain heads out to the main channel of Lake Guntersville.
Chris Zaldain heads out to the main channel of Lake Guntersville.
College champion Jordan Lee in search of big bass.
College champion Jordan Lee in search of big bass.
Brandon Palaniuk working for a lunker.
Brandon Palaniuk working for a lunker.
Kevin VanDam hunting big bass.
Kevin VanDam hunting big bass.
Jordan Lee hooks up.
Jordan Lee hooks up.
Brandon Palaniuk layers up for a chilly run.
Brandon Palaniuk layers up for a chilly run.
Chris Zaldain stores a rod.
Chris Zaldain stores a rod.
Keith Combs shows off his weapons of choice.
Keith Combs shows off his weapons of choice.
Jordan Lee in a quiet moment before the biggest day in his fishing career.
Jordan Lee in a quiet moment before the biggest day in his fishing career.