2016 Toyota Texas Fest

Toyota Texas Bass Classic takes off

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The 38 anglers in the 2016 Toyota Texas Bass Classic take their numbered spots on the shore of the Lake Ray Roberts State Park.
The 38 anglers in the 2016 Toyota Texas Bass Classic take their numbered spots on the shore of the Lake Ray Roberts State Park.
A Texas Parks and Wildlife ranger talks with Bassmaster Elite angler Adrian Avena, who qualified from the FLW. The top 15 in AOY standings from both circuits qualified for the event along with eight angler exemptions.
A Texas Parks and Wildlife ranger talks with Bassmaster Elite angler Adrian Avena, who qualified from the FLW. The top 15 in AOY standings from both circuits qualified for the event along with eight angler exemptions.
Reigning FLW Angler of the Year Scott Martin, son of legendary angler Roland Martin, gets wired for sound by JM Associates cameraman Wes Miller.
Reigning FLW Angler of the Year Scott Martin, son of legendary angler Roland Martin, gets wired for sound by JM Associates cameraman Wes Miller.
Dean Rojas chats with Greg Hackney on the dock.
Dean Rojas chats with Greg Hackney on the dock.
Jacob Powroznik, being backed down the ramp to launch, gives a morning hello wave.
Jacob Powroznik, being backed down the ramp to launch, gives a morning hello wave.
Defending TTBC champ Brent Ehrler is all smiles speaking over the PA system with emcee Dave Mercer.
Defending TTBC champ Brent Ehrler is all smiles speaking over the PA system with emcee Dave Mercer.
Here comes da judges. The 38 judges arrive via bus and head toward their randomly selected pros.
Here comes da judges. The 38 judges arrive via bus and head toward their randomly selected pros.
Brandon Palaniuk gets his rods on deck.
Brandon Palaniuk gets his rods on deck.
The shoreline fills up as the 7 a.m. blastoff time approaches.
The shoreline fills up as the 7 a.m. blastoff time approaches.
Legendary angler Larry Nixon shakes hands with up and coming pro Jordan Lee.
Legendary angler Larry Nixon shakes hands with up and coming pro Jordan Lee.
Bassmaster AOY Aaron Martens is interviewed by Robbie Floyd.
Bassmaster AOY Aaron Martens is interviewed by Robbie Floyd.
Dave Mercer checks in with 2016 Bassmaster Classic champion Edwin Evers.
Dave Mercer checks in with 2016 Bassmaster Classic champion Edwin Evers.
Randy Howell gives the invocation.
Randy Howell gives the invocation.
The pros and judges stand at attention for the national anthem.
The pros and judges stand at attention for the national anthem.
As defending champion, Brent Ehrler leads the procession of anglers
As defending champion, Brent Ehrler leads the procession of anglers
Ehrler reaches for the fob.
Ehrler reaches for the fob.
Justin Lucas passes the official launch boat.
Justin Lucas passes the official launch boat.
Greg Hackney plays it cool.
Greg Hackney plays it cool.
A decent gallery of fans came to the launch, many recording it.
A decent gallery of fans came to the launch, many recording it.
Keith Combs has won three TTBC titles.
Keith Combs has won three TTBC titles.
Dave Lefebre, who came close to winning the Elite at Wheeler, gives the standard three-finger wave.
Dave Lefebre, who came close to winning the Elite at Wheeler, gives the standard three-finger wave.
Mike Iaconelli says he’s still sleepy and to take photos of those guys over there.
Mike Iaconelli says he’s still sleepy and to take photos of those guys over there.
Kelly Jordon, a Texan who got this event started, is happy to be back.
Kelly Jordon, a Texan who got this event started, is happy to be back.
Terry Scroggins follows the other out onto Lake Ray Roberts.
Terry Scroggins follows the other out onto Lake Ray Roberts.
Toyota angler Gerald Swindle was among the eight anglers to receive an exemption.
Toyota angler Gerald Swindle was among the eight anglers to receive an exemption.
Last week’s Elite winner at Toledo Bend, Kevin VanDam offers a good look of his dimples.
Last week’s Elite winner at Toledo Bend, Kevin VanDam offers a good look of his dimples.

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