![The contenders in the Bassmaster Classic are welcomed to New Orleans on Media Day.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132605.jpg)
![The new owners of B.A.S.S. sign a letter authored by the National Wildlife Federation's Vanishing Paradise campaign.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132622.jpg)
![Michael Iaconelli is interviewed during Media Day.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132627.jpg)
![Don Barone interviews Gerald Swindle.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132640.jpg)
![Boyd Duckett listens to questions from Mark Jefferys of BassZone.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132642.jpg)
![Paul Elias listens to questions from a reporter at Media Day.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132651.jpg)
![Andy Montgomery responds to a question during Media Day.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132656.jpg)
![Ray Scott and Morizo Shimizu pose for a photo.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132660.jpg)
![Gerald Swindle is interviewed in front of a Mardi Gras-style statue at Mardi Gras World.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132664.jpg)
![Skeet Reese enjoys a drink and lunch in the middle of the interviews at Media Day.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132677.jpg)
![Greg Hackney responds to questions at Media Day.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132681.jpg)
![Clark Reehm answers questions.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132687.jpg)
![Gary Klein answers questions.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132692.jpg)
![The Bassmaster.com crew work on the BASS Blog and other content at Media Day.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132697.jpg)
![Mike McClelland and Greg Hackney compare notes at Media Day.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132705.jpg)
![Greg Hackney is interviewed during Media Day.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132720.jpg)
![Edwin Evers is interviewed by Louie Stout.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132727.jpg)
![Jerry McKinnis addresses the contenders at Media Day.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132737.jpg)
![Gerald Swindle takes a moment from being interviewed to listen to the presentation on the stage behind him.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132742.jpg)
![Don Logan, one of three new owners, signs a letter authored by the National Wildlife Federation's Vanishing Paradise campaign.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132744.jpg)
![Edwin Evers and Mike McClelland load up on oysters, gumbo and shrimp.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132754.jpg)
![Paul Elias is interviewed.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132772.jpg)
![Kelly Jordon tells a fish story to a Japanese reporter.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132781.jpg)
![Matt Herren answers questions from Ken Duke.](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6132785.jpg)
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This album features photos from the 2011 Bassmaster Classic media day. 2010 Classic media day was held at Mardi Gras World, Louisiana.