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Chris Zaldain will have a couple lipless crankbaits at the ready when the Bassmaster Classic gets started tomorrow.
By BassFan Staff
The brand-new $64 million Regions Field was the scene for Bassmaster Classic media day on Thursday. Anglers were able to work on tackle in their boats, which were neatly arranged along the concourse of the stadium.
Many made final preparations to what they'll be casting around Lake Guntersville tomorrow as day 1 of the Classic gets going. Based on what we saw today, expect to see plenty of lipless crankbaits flying around as well as some swimbaits, jigs and maybe a few ChatterBaits.
Below is a sampling of the scene at the ballpark today.
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Boss of B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S. co-owner Don Logan addresses the Bassmaster Classic Media Day crowd at Regions Field in Birmingham on Thursday. (Photo: BassFan)
Locations Revealed
B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin revealed the locations of several events planned for later this year, including the Elite Series Angler of the Year championship tournament, which will be at Bays de Noc in Escanaba, Mich., in September. (Photo: BassFan)
Listen Up!
Classic rookie Josh Bertrand listens to the various speakers during the luncheon prior to the Media Day festivities. (Photo: BassFan)
Going For Two
Mark Davis is seeking his second career Classic title this week. (Photo: BassFan)
Graduation Day
College champion Jordan Lee has won at Guntersville before, but hasn't competed against a field like he'll face this week. (Photo: BassFan)
Site To Behold
Regions Field served as the backdrop for Classic Media Day. It's a beautiful facility in downtown Birmingham and home to the class-AA Birmingham Barons of the Southern League. (Photo: BassFan)
Casey At The Bat
Casey Ashley is anxious to find out the fish are still in the areas he found them in during Wednesday's practice session. (Photo: BassFan)
Batter Up
Hank Cherry, who played baseball in college, said he would've liked to take batting practice down on the field during Media Day. (Photo: BassFan)
How Would You Rig This?
Geico sent its signature mascot to the Bassmaster Classic. (Photo: BassFan)
No Lips, No Problem
Keith Combs has plenty of Strike King Red Eye Shads to choose from this week. (Photo: BassFan)
Part Of The Plan
A Rapala Husky Jerk might be in Mike Iaconelli's arsenal this week. (Photo: BassFan)
Cliff Hanger
Will Cliff Crochet dare to throw a frog this week? Stay tuned. (Photo: BassFan)
War Eagle
Steve Kennedy is donning a logo-less jersey and fishing out of a sticker-free boat for the Classic. (Photo: BassFan)
Is This The One?
The fish Randy Howell is fishing for this week will be seeing plenty of this Livingston Lures Pro Ripper. (Photo: BassFan)
Ready Freddy?
Fred Roumbanis said Ima Lures made him a larger version of its Rock N Vibe just for the Classic. (Photo: BassFan)
Measuring Up
At 6-foot-9, David Kilgore is by far the tallest competitor in this year's Classic field. (Photo: BassFan)
The New 30
Gary Klein will attempt to win his first Classic after 29 previous appearances without a victory. (Photo: BassFan)
Bobbin' For Bass
Rich Howes will have plenty of these shotgun shell bobbers to give away this week. (Photo: BassFan)
Rod Wad
Morizo Shimizu's collection of Evergreen rods – the same kind Brett Hite used to win at Lake Okeechobee a couple weeks ago – are ready to go for day 1 of the Classic. (Photo: BassFan)
Seeing Red
Chris Zaldain is another angler who plans to have a red lipless crankbait tied on for day 1. (Photo: BassFan)
G-Man At G'ville
Gerald Swindle will almost certainly have one of the larger spectator followings on the water this week. (Photo: BassFan)
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Bassmaster Classic Media Day
