Classic: First Look on Day 1

Take a look at the Classic anglers as they come off the water on Day 1.

Randy Howell and Skeet Reese were among the first boats out of the water on Day 1 of the 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro.
Randy Howell and Skeet Reese were among the first boats out of the water on Day 1 of the 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro.
Dean Rojas gets a fist bump from Max Leatherwood, who is running the check station at Green Pond Landing.
Dean Rojas gets a fist bump from Max Leatherwood, who is running the check station at Green Pond Landing.
Paul Mueller didn’t duplicate his record day from last year’s Classic on Lake Guntersville. Oh wait, that was on Day 2. There’s still hope.
Paul Mueller didn’t duplicate his record day from last year’s Classic on Lake Guntersville. Oh wait, that was on Day 2. There’s still hope.
David Walker, who saved a man’s life this week on Lake Hartwell, didn’t have the day he had hoped for.
David Walker, who saved a man’s life this week on Lake Hartwell, didn’t have the day he had hoped for.
Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year stows away his rods as he begins his trek to Greenville for the weigh-in.
Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year stows away his rods as he begins his trek to Greenville for the weigh-in.
Andy Montgomery keeps close watch on Leatherwood checking his livewells.
Andy Montgomery keeps close watch on Leatherwood checking his livewells.
Davy Hite interviews local favorite Casey Ashley.
Davy Hite interviews local favorite Casey Ashley.
Jacob Wheeler takes a selfie with his Marshal, David Findley.
Jacob Wheeler takes a selfie with his Marshal, David Findley.
Brian Snowden goes through the check while beginning to shed his cold-weather clothing.
Brian Snowden goes through the check while beginning to shed his cold-weather clothing.
James Niggemeyer and Leatherwood share a laugh.
James Niggemeyer and Leatherwood share a laugh.
Takahiro Omori, a former Classic champ, shows off his best fish.
Takahiro Omori, a former Classic champ, shows off his best fish.
Mike Iaconelli hangs on for a short ride from the check station to an area where he secured his gear.
Mike Iaconelli hangs on for a short ride from the check station to an area where he secured his gear.
David Kilgore is walking tall.
David Kilgore is walking tall.
Davy Hite interviews Brett Hite. No relation.
Davy Hite interviews Brett Hite. No relation.
Troy Diede of South Dakota shows what he caught today while flashing a big smile. “It’s the Classic.”
Troy Diede of South Dakota shows what he caught today while flashing a big smile. “It’s the Classic.”
Chad Pipkins readies for the ride to Greenville.
Chad Pipkins readies for the ride to Greenville.
Kevin Short is among the final anglers to take out and head to the weigh-in.
Kevin Short is among the final anglers to take out and head to the weigh-in.