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Steve Kennedy and Ott Defoe check out the official rules sheet for the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/4M2Z6469_0.jpg)
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Denny Brauer, Bill Lowen, Dean Rojas and Brandon Palaniuk listen intently as each speaker is introduced.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/4M2Z6480.jpg)
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Competitors have one more official practice day that will take place on Wednesday.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/4M2Z6488_0.jpg)
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Don Logan introduces Bruce Akin, and presents him with an Alabama team fishing jersey. Akin was recently named chief executive officer of B.A.S.S. LLC.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/4M2Z6508.jpg)
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Jerry McKinnis said he was envious of the anglers competing for the Classic title, saying it was every fishermanâs dream to become a Classic champion.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/4M2Z6519_0.jpg)
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There will 49 anglers competing for the Bassmaster Classic title.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/4M2Z6520.jpg)
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Edwin Evers reads the weather forecast provided by the National Weather Service.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/4M2Z6525_0.jpg)
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B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Trip Weldon makes note of the official schedule anglers will be required to meet during the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/4M2Z6534.jpg)
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Louisianaâs Greg Hackney had his game face on at the meeting.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/4M2Z6543.jpg)
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Competing anglers begin to arrive for registration at the Shreveport Hilton.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7047.jpg)
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Matt Reed displays his current Louisiana fishing license.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7048.jpg)
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Ott Defoe carries a load of SWAG provided by Classic sponsors.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7049.jpg)
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Every angler had access to plenty of new Berkley Havoc product.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7053.jpg)
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Kevin Wirth stops by to collect a new jacket and caps provided by Mercury.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7054.jpg)
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Every angler received a plaque like this one held by Casey Ashley, commemorating their participation in the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7061.jpg)
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Marty Robinson holds gift packs presented by Skeeter and Yamaha.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7068.jpg)
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Edwin Evers and every participating angler had their photo taken, along with a short piece of video for Bassmaster television.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7069.jpg)
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Gerald Swindle has 11 Classic appearances. His best finish was third in the 2005 Classic held in Pittsburgh.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7075.jpg)
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Todd Faircloth and Casey Ashley sign an over-sized replica of a jerkbait.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7083.jpg)
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The Bassmaster Classic trophy was on display at the official anglers meeting.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7096.jpg)
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Don Logan welcomes the 49 anglers to the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7104.jpg)
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B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Trip Weldon conducted the anglers meeting on Tuesday.</p>](http://www.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7109.jpg)
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The 49 anglers go through the rigmarole of registering and going over rules for the 42nd Bassmaster Classic.