Wow, some surprises already and it is only 2 hours in, lots of fish are being caught too.

Cliff Pace and Bobby Lane have their limitsfor 16 pounds, Alton Jones and Swindle have theirs too.

Just remember, the guys who have led the Classic after the first day usually go on to win. Duckett in 07, Clausen in 06, Omori in 04.....

Definately some surprises Tin.

Looks like according to the info on the bassmasters update page that the lower lake is where most of the action is at and upper is kinda slow:

http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/tournaments/classic/news/story?page=b-tourn-bass-blog-day-one

I watched the launch live online from this site this morning, kinda cool. Just wish Mike and Mike knew something about bass fishing and we could be getting live updates on tv. I can't wait to watch day one and two tommorrow morning here at my dad's place.

Interesting strategy with Chris Lake following up Bobby Lane's pattern and fishing the same spot after he left (caught his limit) and moved on to a new spot. I'm sure these two were talking before the tourney and traded some info. Be cool to see two brothers go one two. I think someone on the prediction thread picked that to happen haha. I wouldn't mind seeing Bobby do well.

Just remember how bad those Lanes are at keeping leads. Champlain in 06 and Clarks Hill in 07. :

O no, KVD has 3 fish for over 10 pounds and one is over 6 pounds, they are all in trouble now. Sexy Shad must be getting it done.

Thanks for posting the link too, I had it copied but forgot to paste.

It's all over, KVD has only 4 fish and has 15 pounds.  

KVD fishing strong!  Pig!  And Scroggins must of found his traditional deep water bite like last year's brawl at SML.  These two have obviously found their fish and moved up quickly.

I'm hoping the camera men and guys on Duckett's, Horton's and Reese's boats are just dumb and haven't reported anything yet, how can the three of them not be on the board yet?

I hate the suspense of not being able to watch this unfold. I CANNOT WAIT for video tommorrow.

Horton, Omori, Ike, Evers... let's go baby, hop aboard!

Martins from deep left with 17-19lbs!?

I hope he wins this one. He came from no where, tomorrow when the sun comes out I'm sure he will do good when the rest struggle in that clear cold water.

I hope he wins this one. He came from no where, tomorrow when the sun comes out I'm sure he will do good when the rest struggle in that clear cold water.

X2 I'm pickin him to win the whole thing.

I agree if Aaron can fish these conditions today and sit atop the leader boards, once the post front conditions start up it's gonna be the Martens show, but KVD will be on his tail.

Looks like Glenn called this one. But you guys are right, no one's talked about him all morning. DEEEEEP left field. What a race so far.

Don't forget about Scroggins either, the guys up in the creeks pitching might do some damage tomorrow too, like Biffle. He is due for a Classic win.

Anyone see Kevin Short's pink Croix's and all pink Basscat? :

ESPN is toying with my emotions..........now martens is at 15.2!!! KVD all the way!!!  Where is Ike?

The turn arounds just keep getting better. Here comes my boy Ike gainin' on the leaders! Direct from the Bassmaster site:

All you Aaron Martens fans (count me as one of those) welcome to the world of techno glitchs.

Martens three 4-pounders that came out of nowhere, weigh about as much as the electronic signal that was sent to record them. He's still at 15 pounds, 2 ounces.

Forgive me for getting a little excited. Cliff Paces still reigns at the top of the leaderboard with 16 pounds, followed by Alton Jones with 15-6, Terry Scroggins with 15-3 and then Aaron.

KVD and Rook are next in line, both still with four fish and in the 15-pound range.

But the big change has come from Michael Iaconelli. He has four fish weighing about 13 pounds, 12 ounces and sits in 7th place.

Hey Team, 7th baby!  That's my boy.

nevermind I found him, got to excited and didnt read the whole thing...duh. ;D

Don't forget about Scroggins either, the guys up in the creeks pitching might do some damage tomorrow too, like Biffle. He is due for a Classic win.

Anyone see Kevin Short's pink Croix's and all pink Basscat? :

Yeah.  ;D At least it's unique I suppose...

;D Unique to say the least......

KVD boated his last keeper now sits at the top of the leaderboard with 17 pounds, 8 ounces.

Where did you guys see this? Do they have pics on the site yet?

Are we gonna have a Martens/KVD battle?

Where are you guys getting the info. from. a link please!!!

alan

I think the battle lines have been drawn

http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/tournaments/classic/news/story?page=b-tourn-bass-blog-day-one

Wow, KVD, Ike, Martens, and Scroggins. Pace and Lane have their work cut out for them. This is going to be a great Classic.

Still no fish for Skeet and that's great imo. ;D

Check out the Live Lake Cam on espn, it looks like nasty out there!

Reported as the worst classic weather day  ever.   Remember that Classics were in different seasons in the past.

Check out the Live Lake Cam on espn, it looks like nasty out there!

Better than the snow/ice we have here. Ahhh, this makes me wanna go fishing.  >

;D  I hear ya on that.