The gang’s all here

The 49 anglers go through the rigmarole of registering and going over rules for the 42nd Bassmaster Classic.

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<p> Steve Kennedy and Ott Defoe check out the official rules sheet for the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.</p>
Steve Kennedy and Ott Defoe check out the official rules sheet for the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.
<p> Denny Brauer, Bill Lowen, Dean Rojas and Brandon Palaniuk listen intently  as each speaker is introduced.</p>
Denny Brauer, Bill Lowen, Dean Rojas and Brandon Palaniuk listen intently  as each speaker is introduced.
<p> Competitors have one more official practice day that will take place on Wednesday.</p>
Competitors have one more official practice day that will take place on Wednesday.
<p> 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>
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> Jerry McKinnis said he was envious of the anglers competing for the Classic title, saying it was every fisherman’s dream to become a Classic champion.</p>
Jerry McKinnis said he was envious of the anglers competing for the Classic title, saying it was every fisherman’s dream to become a Classic champion.
<p> There will 49 anglers competing for the Bassmaster Classic title.</p>
There will 49 anglers competing for the Bassmaster Classic title.
<p> Edwin Evers reads the weather forecast provided by the National Weather Service.</p>
Edwin Evers reads the weather forecast provided by the National Weather Service.
<p> 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>
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> Louisiana’s Greg Hackney had his game face on at the meeting.</p>
Louisiana’s Greg Hackney had his game face on at the meeting.
<p> Competing anglers begin to arrive for registration at the Shreveport Hilton.</p>
Competing anglers begin to arrive for registration at the Shreveport Hilton.
<p> Matt Reed displays his current Louisiana fishing license.</p>
Matt Reed displays his current Louisiana fishing license.
<p> Ott Defoe carries a load of SWAG provided by Classic sponsors.</p>
Ott Defoe carries a load of SWAG provided by Classic sponsors.
<p> Every angler had access to plenty of new Berkley Havoc product.</p>
Every angler had access to plenty of new Berkley Havoc product.
<p> Kevin Wirth stops by to collect a new jacket and caps provided by Mercury.</p>
Kevin Wirth stops by to collect a new jacket and caps provided by Mercury.
<p> Every angler received a plaque like this one held by Casey Ashley, commemorating their participation in the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.</p>
Every angler received a plaque like this one held by Casey Ashley, commemorating their participation in the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.
<p> Marty Robinson holds gift packs presented by Skeeter and Yamaha.</p>
Marty Robinson holds gift packs presented by Skeeter and Yamaha.
<p> Edwin Evers and every participating angler had their photo taken, along with a short piece of video for Bassmaster television.</p>
Edwin Evers and every participating angler had their photo taken, along with a short piece of video for Bassmaster television.
<p> Gerald Swindle has 11 Classic appearances. His best finish was third in the 2005 Classic held in Pittsburgh.</p>
Gerald Swindle has 11 Classic appearances. His best finish was third in the 2005 Classic held in Pittsburgh.
<p> Todd Faircloth and Casey Ashley sign an over-sized replica of a jerkbait.</p>
Todd Faircloth and Casey Ashley sign an over-sized replica of a jerkbait.
<p> The Bassmaster Classic trophy was on display at the official anglers meeting.</p>
The Bassmaster Classic trophy was on display at the official anglers meeting.
<p> Don Logan welcomes the 49 anglers to the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.</p>
Don Logan welcomes the 49 anglers to the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.
<p> B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Trip Weldon conducted the anglers meeting on Tuesday.</p>
B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Trip Weldon conducted the anglers meeting on Tuesday.