Day One Behind The Scenes

Check out images from behind the scenes of Day One of the 2012 Bassmaster Classic on the Red River.

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<p> Greg Vinson stabbed his hand today, but wanted to think his injury was from handling too many fish</p>
Greg Vinson stabbed his hand today, but wanted to think his injury was from handling too many fish
<p> Dustin Wilks respools a Daiwa Steez for tomorrow.</p>
Dustin Wilks respools a Daiwa Steez for tomorrow.
<p> Big Show Terry Scroggins is all smiles as re redoes his tackle.</p>
Big Show Terry Scroggins is all smiles as re redoes his tackle.
<p> Kevin VanDam blacks out the first few feet of his green braid so it's less visible in the water.</p>
Kevin VanDam blacks out the first few feet of his green braid so it’s less visible in the water.
<p> Tom Jessop talks about his day as he reties baits.</p>
Tom Jessop talks about his day as he reties baits.
<p> A sizable crowd showed up for Friday’s weigh-in.</p>
A sizable crowd showed up for Friday’s weigh-in.
<p>  </p> <p> The fans were in high spirits.</p>
 

The fans were in high spirits.

<p> Jamie Horton of the Federation Nation answers questions on the big screen.</p>
Jamie Horton of the Federation Nation answers questions on the big screen.
<p>  </p> <p> Chris Lane makes his entry into CenturyLink Center in Bossier City, La.</p>
 

Chris Lane makes his entry into CenturyLink Center in Bossier City, La.

<p> Traffic moves smoothly on the arena floor.</p>
Traffic moves smoothly on the arena floor.
<p> Marty Robinson busts a move on the stage to the delight of the crowd.</p>
Marty Robinson busts a move on the stage to the delight of the crowd.
<p> Federation Nation anglers always have strong fan support.</p>
Federation Nation anglers always have strong fan support.
<p> Greg Vinson totes a pair of chunky bass to the scales.</p>
Greg Vinson totes a pair of chunky bass to the scales.
<p>  </p> <p> Dustin Wilkes is ready for his moment to shine.</p>
 

Dustin Wilkes is ready for his moment to shine.

<p> David Walker couldn’t hide his excitement.</p>
David Walker couldn’t hide his excitement.
<p>  </p> <p> John Diaco represented the Federation Nation.</p>
 

John Diaco represented the Federation Nation.

<p> The cameraman gets a bucketmouth shot from Dean Rojas.</p>
The cameraman gets a bucketmouth shot from Dean Rojas.
<p> These boots aren’t made for walking. Just ask Bassmaster.com photographer James Overstreet.</p>
These boots aren’t made for walking. Just ask Bassmaster.com photographer James Overstreet.
<p> Keith Poche, a native of Natchitoches, La., got strong support from family and friends after seizing the lead on Day One.</p>
Keith Poche, a native of Natchitoches, La., got strong support from family and friends after seizing the lead on Day One.
<p>  </p> <p> Don Day welcomes another angler to the stage.</p>
 

Don Day welcomes another angler to the stage.