Below is the launch order for day 1 of the Bassmaster Classic at the Red River. Keep in mind that with the anticipated crowded conditions in a limited number of backwater areas, being the first angler to arrive at a preferred locale could be a major advantage.
Kevin VanDam will go first due to his reigning Angler of the Year (AOY) status. The other 48 positions were determined by random draw and the order will be reversed for day 2.
1. Kevin VanDam
2. Mike Iaconelli
3. Mark Tucker
4. Aaron Martens
5. Greg Hackney
6. Stephen Browning
7. Bill Lowen
8. Jamie Horton
9. Chris Lane
10. John Crews
11. Marty Robinson
12. Kevin Wirth
13. Terry Scroggins
14. Jeff Kriet
15. Matt Reed
16. Alton Jones
17. Tom Jessop
18. Brandon Palaniuk
19. Greg Vinson
20. Dustin Wilks
21. David Walker
22. Dean Rojas
23. John Diaco
24. Kelly Pratt
25. Randy Howell
26. Ish Monroe
27. Takahiro Omori
28. Matt McCoy
29. Ott DeFoe
30. Steve Kennedy
31. Casey Ashley
32. Fred Roumbanis
33. Allan Glasgow
34. Shaw Grigsby
35. Keith Poche
36. Tim Horton
37. Denny Brauer
38. Jared Lintner
39. Bobby Lane
40. Andrew Upshaw
41. Chris Price
42. Davy Hite
43. Fletcher Shryock
44. Josh Polfer
45. Brent Chapman
46. Todd Faircloth
47. Gerald Swindle
48. Keith Combs
49. Edwin Evers
