2009 Bassmaster Classic: Registration

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers, sponsors and B.A.S.S. staff as they complete the registration process for the 2009 Bassmaster Classic on the Red River, near Shreveport, Louisiana.

In the lobby of the Shreveport Hilton, pro anglers are pleased to see the latest forecast models via Fred Roumbanis' cell phone.
In the lobby of the Shreveport Hilton, pro anglers are pleased to see the latest forecast models via Fred Roumbanis’ cell phone.
Elite Series pros sign Bassmaster Classic signage which will be distributed to hosts and other VIP's making the event possible.
Elite Series pros sign Bassmaster Classic signage which will be distributed to hosts and other VIP’s making the event possible.
The registration line spills out into the lobby of the Shreveport Hilton as anglers make their way through the registration process and sponsor booths.
The registration line spills out into the lobby of the Shreveport Hilton as anglers make their way through the registration process and sponsor booths.
(left to right) JoAnne Bryant projects manager and Darin Coats, Creative Services manager for Skeeter along with Yamaha's PR contact Neal Wheaton and Marty Sexton, the freshwater promotions manager, wait for anglers to complete registration.
(left to right) JoAnne Bryant projects manager and Darin Coats, Creative Services manager for Skeeter along with Yamaha’s PR contact Neal Wheaton and Marty Sexton, the freshwater promotions manager, wait for anglers to complete registration.
Byron Velvick (facing camera) entertains Fred Roumbanis (left) and Dave Wolak as they make their way through registration.
Byron Velvick (facing camera) entertains Fred Roumbanis (left) and Dave Wolak as they make their way through registration.
BASS Elite Series Tournament Manager Trip Weldon (right) fields a question from Elite Series pro Kevin Wirth before the start of the anglers meeting.
BASS Elite Series Tournament Manager Trip Weldon (right) fields a question from Elite Series pro Kevin Wirth before the start of the anglers meeting.
The last of the Elite Series pros make their way through the sponsor booths prior to the mandatory anglers meeting.
The last of the Elite Series pros make their way through the sponsor booths prior to the mandatory anglers meeting.
Toyota's Alan McGuckin enrolls new Toyota Tundra owner, Elite Series pro Bobby Lane, into the Toyota Bonus Bucks program. Lane picked up his new Toyota on Monday.
Toyota’s Alan McGuckin enrolls new Toyota Tundra owner, Elite Series pro Bobby Lane, into the Toyota Bonus Bucks program. Lane picked up his new Toyota on Monday.
Terri Ossi with Costa Del Mar hands Elite Series pro Kevin Wirth a new pair of Costa Del Mar sunglasses.
Terri Ossi with Costa Del Mar hands Elite Series pro Kevin Wirth a new pair of Costa Del Mar sunglasses.
Bill Lowen is not the only pro inspecting the rules and regulations for the Bassmaster Classic, most of which have to do with the Red River itself.
Bill Lowen is not the only pro inspecting the rules and regulations for the Bassmaster Classic, most of which have to do with the Red River itself.
The most coveted trophy in BASS, the Bassmaster Classic trophy sits on a table at the front of the room as Tournament Director Trip Weldon addresses the field of 51 anglers.
The most coveted trophy in BASS, the Bassmaster Classic trophy sits on a table at the front of the room as Tournament Director Trip Weldon addresses the field of 51 anglers.
Several Elite Series pros have a light hearted conversation after the anglers meeting.
Several Elite Series pros have a light hearted conversation after the anglers meeting.
Trip Weldon stresses safety foremost as the Red River is full of obstacles, and very likely, a lot of spectator boats.
Trip Weldon stresses safety foremost as the Red River is full of obstacles, and very likely, a lot of spectator boats.
The Elite Series pros welcomed several different speakers at the Bassmaster Classic anglers meeting, most all having to do with water safety and the river system.
The Elite Series pros welcomed several different speakers at the Bassmaster Classic anglers meeting, most all having to do with water safety and the river system.
Greg Pugh qualified for his first Bassmaster Classic through the Bassmaster Opens, a route that many Elite Series anglers before him have taken.
Greg Pugh qualified for his first Bassmaster Classic through the Bassmaster Opens, a route that many Elite Series anglers before him have taken.
Elite Series Pro Randy Howell listens intently as Tom Meyers from the Red River Waterway Commission addresses the anglers.
Elite Series Pro Randy Howell listens intently as Tom Meyers from the Red River Waterway Commission addresses the anglers.
The unmistakeable laugh of Elite pro Bobby Lane permeates the room as Trip Weldon jokes about Steve Kennedy's Auburn University hat.
The unmistakeable laugh of Elite pro Bobby Lane permeates the room as Trip Weldon jokes about Steve Kennedy’s Auburn University hat.
Tom Meyers talks about river safety and river system regulations as well as specific concerns on the river system.
Tom Meyers talks about river safety and river system regulations as well as specific concerns on the river system.
Elite Series pro Mark Davis listens closely from the back of the meeting hall.
Elite Series pro Mark Davis listens closely from the back of the meeting hall.
Kevin Wirth, along with the rest of the field will only have one more practice day on the Red River before the start of the 2009 Bassmaster Classic.
Kevin Wirth, along with the rest of the field will only have one more practice day on the Red River before the start of the 2009 Bassmaster Classic.
At the front of the room sits the pinnacle of modern day bass fishing, along with it goes a half a million dollars.
At the front of the room sits the pinnacle of modern day bass fishing, along with it goes a half a million dollars.
Elite Series Tournament Director Trip Weldon and Elite Series Tournament Manager Chuck Harbin check the rules for answers to a specific question.
Elite Series Tournament Director Trip Weldon and Elite Series Tournament Manager Chuck Harbin check the rules for answers to a specific question.