Classic anglers at Media Day

The press came out in droves to interview Classic anglers on Media Day for the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.

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<p>  </p> <p> Chris Lane conducts a pretend interview with Denny Brauer. </p>
 

Chris Lane conducts a pretend interview with Denny Brauer. 

<p> Casey Ashley laughs as Marty Robinson displays how small a fish was he caught during the last day of practice. </p>
Casey Ashley laughs as Marty Robinson displays how small a fish was he caught during the last day of practice. 
<p> Greg Hackney is one of the Louisiana favorites. </p>
Greg Hackney is one of the Louisiana favorites. 
<p> Stephen Browning said he had heard so much from the Alabama contingent at the Classic, he decided to show support for his beloved Arkansas Razorbacks.</p>
Stephen Browning said he had heard so much from the Alabama contingent at the Classic, he decided to show support for his beloved Arkansas Razorbacks.
<p> Jerry McKinnis gave a run-down of the 2012 Elite Series schedule.</p>
Jerry McKinnis gave a run-down of the 2012 Elite Series schedule.
<p>  </p> <p> Industry media crowded into the meeting room to interview the 49 Bassmaster Classic qualifiers. </p>
 

Industry media crowded into the meeting room to interview the 49 Bassmaster Classic qualifiers. 

<p> Every angler had a placard on their table to help media members with identification, and B.A.S.S. tournament history. </p>
Every angler had a placard on their table to help media members with identification, and B.A.S.S. tournament history. 
<p> Anglers moved to the dining hall for lunch before interviews began. </p>
Anglers moved to the dining hall for lunch before interviews began. 
<p> Several media members surround Edwin Evers. </p>
Several media members surround Edwin Evers. 
<p> A team of journalists circled Mike Iaconelli. </p>
A team of journalists circled Mike Iaconelli. 
<p>  </p> <p> The Classic contenders sit together during lunch at Media Day. </p>
 

The Classic contenders sit together during lunch at Media Day. 

<p> Dan O’Sullivan does a quick interview with Texas angler Todd Faircloth. </p>
Dan O’Sullivan does a quick interview with Texas angler Todd Faircloth. 
<p> Alton Jones takes a quick look at his IPAD before Media Day gets rolling.</p>
Alton Jones takes a quick look at his IPAD before Media Day gets rolling.
<p> Edwin Evers gets interviewed by Bassmaster.com's Ken Duke</p>
Edwin Evers gets interviewed by Bassmaster.com’s Ken Duke
<p> Denny Brauer chats with Don Barone during Media Day.</p>
Denny Brauer chats with Don Barone during Media Day.
<p> Bill Lowen talks with Senior Bassmaster writer Louie Stout.</p>
Bill Lowen talks with Senior Bassmaster writer Louie Stout.
<p> Lunch!  Anglers file into the lunch room at Media Day.</p>
Lunch!  Anglers file into the lunch room at Media Day.
<p> Jared Lintner gets interviewed by Senior Bassmaster Writer Steve Price.</p>
Jared Lintner gets interviewed by Senior Bassmaster Writer Steve Price.
<p>  </p> <p> Dean Rojas is always a good interview.</p>
 

Dean Rojas is always a good interview.

<p> Anglers enjoying lunch and some Shreveport-Bossier City hospitality.</p>
Anglers enjoying lunch and some Shreveport-Bossier City hospitality.
<p> Classic swag from new B.A.S.S. Sponsor, Carhartt.</p>
Classic swag from new B.A.S.S. Sponsor, Carhartt.
<p> Berkley was giving out some cool Classic bags.</p>
Berkley was giving out some cool Classic bags.
<p> Jeff Kriet gets an interview from a local NBC station</p>
Jeff Kriet gets an interview from a local NBC station
<p> Veteran outdoor writer Joe Macaluso interviews Chris Lane</p>
Veteran outdoor writer Joe Macaluso interviews Chris Lane
<p> Bill Lowen said current conditions on the Red River remind him of tough fishing on the Ohio River back home.</p>
Bill Lowen said current conditions on the Red River remind him of tough fishing on the Ohio River back home.
<p> Mike Iaconelli, who finished second here in 2009, ponders his response before answering a reporter's question.</p>
Mike Iaconelli, who finished second here in 2009, ponders his response before answering a reporter’s question.
<p> Stephen Browning, the only Arkansas angler in the field, proudly sports a Razorbacks cap at Media Day.</p>
Stephen Browning, the only Arkansas angler in the field, proudly sports a Razorbacks cap at Media Day.
<p> B.A.S.S. owner Jerry McKinnis talks about the 2012 Elite Series campaign.</p>
B.A.S.S. owner Jerry McKinnis talks about the 2012 Elite Series campaign.
<p> Aaron Martens, a four-time Classic runner up, finished ninth on the Red River in 2009.</p>
Aaron Martens, a four-time Classic runner up, finished ninth on the Red River in 2009.
<p> Anglers form a line to get to the vittles.</p>
Anglers form a line to get to the vittles.
<p>  </p> <p> Greg Hackney, who'll be a local favorite because he lives down the road in Gonzales, La., finishes up a TV interview with a local station.</p>
 

Greg Hackney, who’ll be a local favorite because he lives down the road in Gonzales, La., finishes up a TV interview with a local station.

<p>  </p> <p> Dean Rojas won a 2011 Elite Series event on Toledo Bend.</p>
 

Dean Rojas won a 2011 Elite Series event on Toledo Bend.

<p> A reporter takes detailed notes while interviewing Chris Lane.</p>
A reporter takes detailed notes while interviewing Chris Lane.
<p> Brandon Palaniuk, making his second Classic appearance in a row, is no longer a Media Day rookie.</p>
Brandon Palaniuk, making his second Classic appearance in a row, is no longer a Media Day rookie.
<p> Four-time Classic champ Kevin VanDam was a hot commodity at Media Day.</p>
Four-time Classic champ Kevin VanDam was a hot commodity at Media Day.
<p> Edwin Evers signs a t-shirt for a fan during Media Day.</p>
Edwin Evers signs a t-shirt for a fan during Media Day.