Elite anglers and their theme songs

Every Elite Series angler gets to pick a favorite song that plays during the weigh-in. Find out which songs get your favorite anglers pumped.

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<p> Aaron Martens’ entrance at the Bassmaster Classic and at Elite Series events to LMFAO’s “I’m Sexy and I Know It” is a total crowd-pleaser. (That’s just how he rolls.) This gallery is dedicated to the Bassmaster Elite Series pros and their taste in music. Enjoy seeing the variety of songs the pros pick for their entrance music. What would you choose if you were one of the pros?</p>
Aaron Martens’ entrance at the Bassmaster Classic and at Elite Series events to LMFAO’s “I’m Sexy and I Know It” is a total crowd-pleaser. (That’s just how he rolls.) This gallery is dedicated to the Bassmaster Elite Series pros and their taste in music. Enjoy seeing the variety of songs the pros pick for their entrance music. What would you choose if you were one of the pros?
<p> Despite winning at Douglas, Jeremy Starks is on a "Highway to Hell" (AC/DC)</p>
Despite winning at Douglas, Jeremy Starks is on a “Highway to Hell” (AC/DC)
<p> Bradley Roy digs Skillet’s “Hero.”</p>
Bradley Roy digs Skillet’s “Hero.”
<p> “Start Me Up,” says Casey Scanlon. (Rolling Stones)</p>
“Start Me Up,” says Casey Scanlon. (Rolling Stones)
Bernie Schultz shows his love for mobster dramas. He chose the “Sopranos” TV show theme song, “Woke Up This Morning.”
Bernie Schultz shows his love for mobster dramas. He chose the “Sopranos” TV show theme song, “Woke Up This Morning.”
<p> Kevin Short’s song should come as no surprise: “Pink” by Aerosmith!</p>
Kevin Short’s song should come as no surprise: “Pink” by Aerosmith!
<p> “Wake Up,” says Michael Simonton. (Pepper)</p>
“Wake Up,” says Michael Simonton. (Pepper)
<p> Fletcher Shryock is all “Bawitdaba” da bang a dang diggy diggy when he comes to the stage. (Kid Rock)</p>
Fletcher Shryock is all “Bawitdaba” da bang a dang diggy diggy when he comes to the stage. (Kid Rock)
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“Wherever I May Roam” by Metallica welcomes Chris Zaldain to the stage.
<p> Nate Wellman is a fan of “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World.</p>
Nate Wellman is a fan of “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World.
<p> David Walker says he is “Never Gonna Stop.” (Rob Zombie)</p>
David Walker says he is “Never Gonna Stop.” (Rob Zombie)
<p> Dustin Wilks enters the stage to Johnny Cash’s “Five Feet High and Rising.”</p>
Dustin Wilks enters the stage to Johnny Cash’s “Five Feet High and Rising.”
Greg Vinson chose “Where the River Flows” by Collective Soul.
Greg Vinson chose “Where the River Flows” by Collective Soul.
<p> Byron Velvick chose comedy with Saturday Night Live’s “I’m on a Boat" by The Lonely Island.</p>
Byron Velvick chose comedy with Saturday Night Live’s “I’m on a Boat” by The Lonely Island.
<p> Kevin VanDam enjoys “Ladies and Gentlemen” by Saliva.</p>
Kevin VanDam enjoys “Ladies and Gentlemen” by Saliva.
<p> “Take a Little Ride” croons Rodney Clawson when J Todd Tucker comes to the stage.</p>
“Take a Little Ride” croons Rodney Clawson when J Todd Tucker comes to the stage.
<p> Jonathon VanDam digs “Got My Country On” by Chris Cagle.</p>
Jonathon VanDam digs “Got My Country On” by Chris Cagle.
<p> Gerald Swindle gets the crowd yelling “Bring ’Em Out.” (T.I.)</p>
Gerald Swindle gets the crowd yelling “Bring ’Em Out.” (T.I.)
<p> Even when it’s raining, Brian Snowden enters the stage to “It’s a Beautiful Day” by U2.</p>
Even when it’s raining, Brian Snowden enters the stage to “It’s a Beautiful Day” by U2.
<p> David Smith just wants a “Red Solo Cup.” (Toby Keith)</p>
David Smith just wants a “Red Solo Cup.” (Toby Keith)
<p> Terry Scroggins is very literal. He walks up to the stage to “Gone Fishing.” (Lynyrd Skynyrd)</p>
Terry Scroggins is very literal. He walks up to the stage to “Gone Fishing.” (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
<p> Zell Rowland goes all patriotic with Toby Keith’s “Courtesy of The Red, White and Blue.”</p>
Zell Rowland goes all patriotic with Toby Keith’s “Courtesy of The Red, White and Blue.”
Fred Boom-Boom Roumbanis chose the song with his nickname in it, “Boom,” by Snoop Dog and T Pain.
Fred Boom-Boom Roumbanis chose the song with his nickname in it, “Boom,” by Snoop Dog and T Pain.
<p> Scott Rook goes old-school with “Voodoo Child.” (Jimi Hendrix)</p>
Scott Rook goes old-school with “Voodoo Child.” (Jimi Hendrix)
<p> Dean Rojas wants to “Jump” just like his frogs! (Van Halen)</p>
Dean Rojas wants to “Jump” just like his frogs! (Van Halen)
<p> Marty Robinson showed fans at the Bassmaster Classic that he’s got the “Moves Like Jagger.” (Maroon Five)</p>
Marty Robinson showed fans at the Bassmaster Classic that he’s got the “Moves Like Jagger.” (Maroon Five)
Derek Remitz needs Metallica’s “Fuel” when he hits the stage.
Derek Remitz needs Metallica’s “Fuel” when he hits the stage.
<p> Skeet Reese has his own colors as his song, “Black and Yellow.” (Wiz Khalifa)</p>
Skeet Reese has his own colors as his song, “Black and Yellow.” (Wiz Khalifa)
<p> Clark Reehm doesn’t want to “Faint” on stage. (Linkin Park)</p>
Clark Reehm doesn’t want to “Faint” on stage. (Linkin Park)
<p> Matt Reed is “Takin’ Up Space.” (Van Zant)</p>
Matt Reed is “Takin’ Up Space.” (Van Zant)
<p> Cliff Prince wants a ride on the “Crazy Train.” (Ozzy Osbourne)</p>
Cliff Prince wants a ride on the “Crazy Train.” (Ozzy Osbourne)
“Life is a Highway,” according to Pete Ponds. (Rascal Flatts)
“Life is a Highway,” according to Pete Ponds. (Rascal Flatts)
<p> Keith Poche is “Thunderstruck.” (AC/DC)</p>
Keith Poche is “Thunderstruck.” (AC/DC)
<p> Russell Parrish goes country with “You Gonna Fly” by Keith Urban.</p>
Russell Parrish goes country with “You Gonna Fly” by Keith Urban.
<p> Brandon Palaniuk wants to “Break” away from everybody with Three Days Grace.</p>
Brandon Palaniuk wants to “Break” away from everybody with Three Days Grace.
<p> “I Can Only Imagine” sings Mercy Me as Cliff Pace takes the stage.</p>
“I Can Only Imagine” sings Mercy Me as Cliff Pace takes the stage.
<p> Everybody was “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas is Takahiro Omori’s pick.</p>
Everybody was “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas is Takahiro Omori’s pick.
<p> Britt Myers wants fans to “Remember the Name.” (Fort Minor)</p>
Britt Myers wants fans to “Remember the Name.” (Fort Minor)
<p> John Murray digs “Get Busy” by Sean Paul.</p>
John Murray digs “Get Busy” by Sean Paul.
<p> Andy Montgomery takes an “8 Second Ride." (Jake Owens)</p>
Andy Montgomery takes an “8 Second Ride.” (Jake Owens)
<p> Ish Monroe loves it when you call him “Big Poppa.” (Notorious B.I.G.)</p>
Ish Monroe loves it when you call him “Big Poppa.” (Notorious B.I.G.)
<p> Jared Miller pays homage to his home state with “If I Ever Get Back to Oklahoma” by Jason Boland.</p>
Jared Miller pays homage to his home state with “If I Ever Get Back to Oklahoma” by Jason Boland.
<p> Mark Menendez likes “The Streets Have No Name” by U2.</p>
Mark Menendez likes “The Streets Have No Name” by U2.
Mike McClelland is a “War Machine.” (AC/DC)
Mike McClelland is a “War Machine.” (AC/DC)
<p> “If Today Was Your Last Day” croons Nickelback to Billy McCaghren when he comes to the stage.</p>
“If Today Was Your Last Day” croons Nickelback to Billy McCaghren when he comes to the stage.
<p> Travis Manson ‘walks’ to the stage to Foo Fighters’ “Walk.”</p>
Travis Manson ‘walks’ to the stage to Foo Fighters’ “Walk.”
<p> Bill Lowen is outdoors all the way with Brad Cotter’s “Ol’ Duck Blind.”</p>
Bill Lowen is outdoors all the way with Brad Cotter’s “Ol’ Duck Blind.”
<p> Jared Lintner enters the stage to “Wherever I May Roam” by Metallica.</p>
Jared Lintner enters the stage to “Wherever I May Roam” by Metallica.
<p> Kevin Ledoux is a fan of 5 Finger Death Punch’s “Bad Company.”</p>
Kevin Ledoux is a fan of 5 Finger Death Punch’s “Bad Company.”
<p> Chris Lane made “Power-Pole Down” by Rodney Clawson famous during the Bassmaster Classic, and he keeps cranking it all season long.</p>
Chris Lane made “Power-Pole Down” by Rodney Clawson famous during the Bassmaster Classic, and he keeps cranking it all season long.
<p> Metallica’s “Seek and Destroy” welcomes Bobby Lane to the stage.</p>
Metallica’s “Seek and Destroy” welcomes Bobby Lane to the stage.
<p> James Niggemeyer wants fans to start it up with “Ignition” by TobyMac.</p>
James Niggemeyer wants fans to start it up with “Ignition” by TobyMac.
<p> Jeff Kreit digs “Sail” by awolnation.</p>
Jeff Kreit digs “Sail” by awolnation.
<p> Gary Klein chose “Hillbilly Bone” by Blake Shelton.</p>
Gary Klein chose “Hillbilly Bone” by Blake Shelton.
<p> Steve Kennedy is “Born Free.” (Kid Rock)</p>
Steve Kennedy is “Born Free.” (Kid Rock)
<p> “Fire It Up,” says Kelly Jordon. (Thousand Foot Crutch)</p>
“Fire It Up,” says Kelly Jordon. (Thousand Foot Crutch)
<p> Alton Jones is a fan of “Voice of Truth” by Casting Crowns.</p>
Alton Jones is a fan of “Voice of Truth” by Casting Crowns.
<p> Mike Iaconelli shouts “Never Give Up” by Mike Morazzini.</p>
Mike Iaconelli shouts “Never Give Up” by Mike Morazzini.
Jamie Horton is all country with Brantley Gilbert’s “Must Be Country Wide.”
Jamie Horton is all country with Brantley Gilbert’s “Must Be Country Wide.”
<p> Davy Hite has got the “Moves Like Jagger.” (Maroon Five)</p>
Davy Hite has got the “Moves Like Jagger.” (Maroon Five)
<p> Kenyon Hill knows that every girl’s crazy about a “Sharp Dressed Man.” (ZZ Top)</p>
Kenyon Hill knows that every girl’s crazy about a “Sharp Dressed Man.” (ZZ Top)
<p> Matt Herren is all about “Right Now” by Van Halen.</p>
Matt Herren is all about “Right Now” by Van Halen.
<p> Charlie Hartley must think it’s “Harder to Breathe” while on stage. (Maroon Five)</p>
Charlie Hartley must think it’s “Harder to Breathe” while on stage. (Maroon Five)
<p> Greg Hackney goes “Backwoods” by Justin Moore.</p>
Greg Hackney goes “Backwoods” by Justin Moore.
<p> Chad Griffin digs “Stockyards” by Casey Donahew.</p>
Chad Griffin digs “Stockyards” by Casey Donahew.
<p> Matt Greenblatt wants fans to take him down to the “Paradise City” by Guns ‘n’ Roses.</p>
Matt Greenblatt wants fans to take him down to the “Paradise City” by Guns ‘n’ Roses.
Pat Golden comes out to the stage to “Working for the MCA” by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Pat Golden comes out to the stage to “Working for the MCA” by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
<p> Grant Goldbeck chose “Enemy” by Seven Dust.</p>
Grant Goldbeck chose “Enemy” by Seven Dust.
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Jami Fralick goes hardcore with “Dragula” by Rob Zombie.
<p> Todd Faircloth is “Born in the USA,” just like singer Bruce Springsteen.</p>
Todd Faircloth is “Born in the USA,” just like singer Bruce Springsteen.
<p> Edwin Evers explodes on the scene with “Dynamite” by Rokstar-Taio Cruz.</p>
Edwin Evers explodes on the scene with “Dynamite” by Rokstar-Taio Cruz.
<p> Mississippi boy Paul Elias celebrates his home state with Mountain’s “Mississippi Queen.”</p>
Mississippi boy Paul Elias celebrates his home state with Mountain’s “Mississippi Queen.”
<p> Boyd Duckett stays true to Alabama with “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd.</p>
Boyd Duckett stays true to Alabama with “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
<p> Ott DeFoe tips his hat to his roots with “Back Where I Come From” by Kenny Chesney.</p>
Ott DeFoe tips his hat to his roots with “Back Where I Come From” by Kenny Chesney.
<p> “I’m Gonna Miss Her” by Brad Paisley is Mark Davis’ song.</p>
“I’m Gonna Miss Her” by Brad Paisley is Mark Davis’ song.
Cliff Crochet is a fan of “The Back Door” by Swamp Pop Wayne Toups.
Cliff Crochet is a fan of “The Back Door” by Swamp Pop Wayne Toups.
<p> John Crews hypes up the crowd with “Let’s Go” by Trick Daddy.</p>
John Crews hypes up the crowd with “Let’s Go” by Trick Daddy.
<p> Keith Combs digs “I am the Bassmaster.”</p>
Keith Combs digs “I am the Bassmaster.”
Rick Clunn comes to the stage to “Old Desert Rat” by Michael Murphy.
Rick Clunn comes to the stage to “Old Desert Rat” by Michael Murphy.
<p> Brent Chapman is a fan of Skillet’s “Awake and Alive.”</p>
Brent Chapman is a fan of Skillet’s “Awake and Alive.”
<p> Brandon Card chose “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor.</p>
Brandon Card chose “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor.
<p> Terry Butcher’s gone country with Chris Ledoux’s “Hooked on an 8 Second Ride.”</p>
Terry Butcher’s gone country with Chris Ledoux’s “Hooked on an 8 Second Ride.”
<p> Stephen Browning goes crazy for Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train.”</p>
Stephen Browning goes crazy for Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train.”
Brent Broderick digs “Burn it Down” by awolnation.
Brent Broderick digs “Burn it Down” by awolnation.
<p> Denny Brauer likes “Old Time Rock and Roll” by Bob Seger.</p>
Denny Brauer likes “Old Time Rock and Roll” by Bob Seger.
<p> Casey Ashley’s song is his own, “Fisherman.”</p>
Casey Ashley’s song is his own, “Fisherman.”
<p> Tommy Biffle chose “Fred Bare” by Ted Nugent.</p>
Tommy Biffle chose “Fred Bare” by Ted Nugent.
<p> Scott Ashmore comes to the stage to One Republic’s “Good Life.”</p>
Scott Ashmore comes to the stage to One Republic’s “Good Life.”