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Chris Lane conducts a pretend interview with Denny Brauer. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7489.jpg)
Chris Lane conducts a pretend interview with Denny Brauer.
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Casey Ashley laughs as Marty Robinson displays how small a fish was he caught during the last day of practice. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7493.jpg)
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Greg Hackney is one of the Louisiana favorites. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7494.jpg)
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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>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7495.jpg)
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Jerry McKinnis gave a run-down of the 2012 Elite Series schedule.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7496_0.jpg)
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Industry media crowded into the meeting room to interview the 49 Bassmaster Classic qualifiers. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7498_0.jpg)
Industry media crowded into the meeting room to interview the 49 Bassmaster Classic qualifiers.
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Every angler had a placard on their table to help media members with identification, and B.A.S.S. tournament history. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7499_0.jpg)
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Anglers moved to the dining hall for lunch before interviews began. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7504.jpg)
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Several media members surround Edwin Evers. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7508.jpg)
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A team of journalists circled Mike Iaconelli. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7512.jpg)
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The Classic contenders sit together during lunch at Media Day. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7515_0.jpg)
The Classic contenders sit together during lunch at Media Day.
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Dan OâSullivan does a quick interview with Texas angler Todd Faircloth. </p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7519.jpg)
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Alton Jones takes a quick look at his IPAD before Media Day gets rolling.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MEDIA_DAY_COX_1.jpg)
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Edwin Evers gets interviewed by Bassmaster.com's Ken Duke</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MEDIA_DAY_COX_2.jpg)
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Denny Brauer chats with Don Barone during Media Day.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MEDIA_DAY_COX_3.jpg)
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Bill Lowen talks with Senior Bassmaster writer Louie Stout.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MEDIA_DAY_COX_4.jpg)
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Lunch! Anglers file into the lunch room at Media Day.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MEDIA_DAY_COX_5.jpg)
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Jared Lintner gets interviewed by Senior Bassmaster Writer Steve Price.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MEDIA_DAY_COX_6.jpg)
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Dean Rojas is always a good interview.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MEDIA_DAY_COX_7.jpg)
Dean Rojas is always a good interview.
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Anglers enjoying lunch and some Shreveport-Bossier City hospitality.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MEDIA_DAY_COX_8.jpg)
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Classic swag from new B.A.S.S. Sponsor, Carhartt.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MEDIA_DAY_COX_9.jpg)
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Berkley was giving out some cool Classic bags.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MEDIA_DAY_COX_10.jpg)
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Jeff Kriet gets an interview from a local NBC station</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MEDIA_DAY_COX_11.jpg)
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Veteran outdoor writer Joe Macaluso interviews Chris Lane</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MEDIA_DAY_COX_13.jpg)
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Bill Lowen said current conditions on the Red River remind him of tough fishing on the Ohio River back home.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8126.jpg)
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Mike Iaconelli, who finished second here in 2009, ponders his response before answering a reporter's question.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8128.jpg)
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Stephen Browning, the only Arkansas angler in the field, proudly sports a Razorbacks cap at Media Day.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8130.jpg)
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B.A.S.S. owner Jerry McKinnis talks about the 2012 Elite Series campaign.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8131.jpg)
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Aaron Martens, a four-time Classic runner up, finished ninth on the Red River in 2009.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8132.jpg)
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Anglers form a line to get to the vittles.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8138.jpg)
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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>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8142.jpg)
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.
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Dean Rojas won a 2011 Elite Series event on Toledo Bend.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8148.jpg)
Dean Rojas won a 2011 Elite Series event on Toledo Bend.
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A reporter takes detailed notes while interviewing Chris Lane.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8152.jpg)
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Brandon Palaniuk, making his second Classic appearance in a row, is no longer a Media Day rookie.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8169.jpg)
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Four-time Classic champ Kevin VanDam was a hot commodity at Media Day.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8185.jpg)
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Edwin Evers signs a t-shirt for a fan during Media Day.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_8190.jpg)