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Jordan Lee had a sizable following on the water during day 1 of the Bassmaster Classic.
By BassFan Staff
The sun final broke through Friday morning at Lake Guntersville for the start of the 2014 Bassmaster Classic. There were plenty of spectators on the water and plenty of local anglers as well.
Here's a look at some of the sights we took in while on the water and in around the Classic.
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Sugar Rush
Jonathon VanDam dug into a tub of the famous VanDam chocolate chip cookies prior to takeoff. (Photo: BassFan)
Getting Wired
Kevin VanDam gets fitted with a GoPro camera prior to blasting off on day 1 of the Bassmaster Classic. (Photo: BassFan)
Behave Yourselves
The Alabama Marine Police were out in force today on Lake Guntersville. (Photo: BassFan)
Head Case
This marshal is ready to shoot some video with his head-mounted GoPro. (Photo: BassFan)
Fishing Buddies
Hank Cherry (foreground) and Todd Faircloth were in the same bay in the morning of day 1. (Photo: BassFan)
Cherry Pickin'
Hank Cherry swings a keeper into the boat on day 1 of the Classic. (Photo: BassFan)
Dean's Scene
Dean Rojas wrangled this keeper into the boat off a riprap wall Thursday morning. (Photo: BassFan)
All Smiles
Terry Sroggins was in a grinning mood at the dock this morning. (Photo: BassFan)
Brand Awareness
Shimano has a couple chase boats in town this week to demo gear and follow their pro staffers. (Photo: BassFan)
Inside Access
BassFan columnist Joe Balog (right) was the marshal for Ish Monroe on day 1 of the Classic. (Photo: BassFan)
Droning On
This remote-controlled quadcopter allows B.A.S.S. to capture up-close aerial video. (Photo: BassFan)
Going Pro
Brandon Palaniuk's boat was loaded with GoPro cameras for day 1 of the Bassmaster Classic. (Photo: BassFan)
Lane Change
Chris Lane was fishing steep rock banks and grass flats Friday morning with a strong contingent of followers in his wake. (Photo: BassFan)
Standing Pat
Patrick Sébile demonstrates one of the new Action First baits at the Classic Expo on Friday. (Photo: BassFan)
Let's Go ... Swimming
Toyota has an eye-catching display at the Classic Expo, with this Spongebob Squarepants-themed Toyota Highlander serving at the centerpiece. (Photo: BassFan)
Sign Here, Please
Forrest Wood did an autograph session at the Rangers Boats booth at the Classic Expo on Friday. (Photo: BassFan)
Hot Item
One of the hot sellers on day 1 of the Classic Expo was the new Shimano Curado reel. (Photo: BassFan)
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2014 Bassmaster Classic – Day 1