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College Series champion Brett Preuett's boat took the brunt of the ice storm that rattled the region Monday night.
By BassFan Staff
Wednesday's final day of practice for the Bassmaster Classic has come and gone. The day started with calm, but chilly conditions, but the weather took a blustery turn around mid-morning and 30-mph winds has Lake Hartwell rocking and rolling with whitecaps the rest of the day.
Below is a sampling of images from the lake on Wednesday.
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New Digs
A look at the brand-new Green Pond Landing launch facility in Anderson, S.C. (Photo: BassFan)
Orderly Fashion
The Classic competitors start to align along the dock before the final day of practice on Wednesday. (Photo: BassFan)
Send 'Em Out
Boats start to leave the dock and head out for one final day of preparation at Lake Hartwell. (Photo: BassFan)
Where's The Marshmallows?
Edwin Evers fired up his propane heater in order to keep his hands warm on Wednesday morning. (Photo: BassFan)
Watch Your Step
Brett Preuett, who qualified for the Classic via the College Series, looks like he needs a shovel, a scraper and a broom to clean off the deck of his Nitro. (Photo: BassFan)
Nothing New
Andy Young, who hails from Minnesota, didn’t seem all that affected by the chilly start to the day on Wednesday. (Photo: BassFan)
Head Games
David Walker gets ready to slide his helmet on prior to blasting off on the final practice day. (Photo: BassFan)
Light 'Em Up
Dean Rojas’ boat is illuminated by LED lights at the dock Wednesday morning. (Photo: BassFan)
Waiting His Turn
Brett Hite waits for his name to be called in the takeoff line. (Photo: BassFan)
Got Docks?
Brandon Palaniuk fishes around some docks on the final day of Classic practice. (Photo: BassFan)
All By His Lonesome
Casey Ashley probably won’t see this scenario again until the first Elite Series event – fishing without a spectator boat on him. (Photo: BassFan)
Frost Buildup
Anglers are going to have to contend with frost and ice buildup on equipment on Friday. (Photo: BassFan)
The Champ's Here
Defending Classic champ Randy Howell chats on the dock Wednesday morning. (Photo: BassFan)
He's Back
David Kilgore will fish his second straight Classic this week. (Photo: BassFan)
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2015 Bassmaster Classic – Final Practice Day