Classic Night 2012

Anglers, sponsors and B.A.S.S. officials gathered to honor VanDam’s fourth Classic title and seventh Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year award on Classic night.

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<p> This Bassmaster sculpture at Classic Night was made entirely of chocolate.</p>
This Bassmaster sculpture at Classic Night was made entirely of chocolate.
<p> Chris Lane (left) and Shaw Grigsby (right) talk with Bassmaster photographer James Overstreet.</p>
Chris Lane (left) and Shaw Grigsby (right) talk with Bassmaster photographer James Overstreet.
<p> Shaw Grigsby talks with fellow Classic contenders during Classic Night on Wednesday.</p>
Shaw Grigsby talks with fellow Classic contenders during Classic Night on Wednesday.
<p> Classic contender Aaron Martens samples hors d'oeuvres.</p>
Classic contender Aaron Martens samples hors d’oeuvres.
<p> The bass fishing world gathered Wednesday night to celebrate all things fishing.</p>
The bass fishing world gathered Wednesday night to celebrate all things fishing.
<p> Randy Howell took part in Classic Night.</p>
Randy Howell took part in Classic Night.
<p> Aaron Martens (left) and Brent Chapman (right) pose for a photo on Classic Night.</p>
Aaron Martens (left) and Brent Chapman (right) pose for a photo on Classic Night.
<p> Kevin VanDam was the guest of honor at Classic Night.</p>
Kevin VanDam was the guest of honor at Classic Night.
<p> Rookie of the Year Ott DeFoe takes some time off from fishing for Classic Night.</p>
Rookie of the Year Ott DeFoe takes some time off from fishing for Classic Night.
<p> B.A.S.S. owner Jim Copeland mingles with anglers.</p>
B.A.S.S. owner Jim Copeland mingles with anglers.
<p> Jared Lintner discusses the finer points of the Red River.</p>
Jared Lintner discusses the finer points of the Red River.
<p> Classic Night is a celebration of the Bassmaster Classic and everyone who contributes to the event's success.</p>
Classic Night is a celebration of the Bassmaster Classic and everyone who contributes to the event’s success.