Auburn anglers visit B.A.S.S.

Shane Powell, Jordan Lee and Matt Lee visited the B.A.S.S. headquarters office, Oct. 8, for a Twitter chat and meet-and-greet.

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Shane Powell, Jordan Lee and Matt Lee arrived at the B.A.S.S. headquarters office, Oct. 8, for a Twitter chat and meet-and-greet.
Jordan Lee, who lost on the final day last year of the bracket competition, won the event this year and will proceed to the 2014 Bassmaster Classic.
Jordan Lee, who lost on the final day last year of the bracket competition, won the event this year and will proceed to the 2014 Bassmaster Classic.
Dave Precht, B.A.S.S. VP of publications, welcomes Matt Lee and Shane Powell to the office.
Dave Precht, B.A.S.S. VP of publications, welcomes Matt Lee and Shane Powell to the office.
Jordan Lee previews the pages of the November issue of Bassmaster Magazine, right before the edition is mailed to members.
Jordan Lee previews the pages of the November issue of Bassmaster Magazine, right before the edition is mailed to members.
The three Auburn anglers spend time in the office of James Hall, Bassmaster Magazine editor. The foursome talk fishing and hunting.
The three Auburn anglers spend time in the office of James Hall, Bassmaster Magazine editor. The foursome talk fishing and hunting.
Don Logan, co-owner of B.A.S.S., congratulates Lee on his Classic qualification and gives him a big War Eagle.
Don Logan, co-owner of B.A.S.S., congratulates Lee on his Classic qualification and gives him a big War Eagle.
Logan chats with Leigh and Bruce Lee, parents of the Lee brothers, who joined their sons and Powell on the visit.
Logan chats with Leigh and Bruce Lee, parents of the Lee brothers, who joined their sons and Powell on the visit.
Jim Sexton, VP of digital for B.A.S.S., congratulates Jordan Lee on his Classic qualification.
Jim Sexton, VP of digital for B.A.S.S., congratulates Jordan Lee on his Classic qualification.
The anglers settled in for the chat with members of the B.A.S.S. staff.
The anglers settled in for the chat with members of the B.A.S.S. staff.
Powell made it to the top of the 2013 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series College Bracket as a member of the Auburn University Bass Fishing Team.
Powell made it to the top of the 2013 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series College Bracket as a member of the Auburn University Bass Fishing Team.
Questions begin to roll in from fans and College B.A.S.S. supporters as the Auburn anglers compose answers during the live chat.
Questions begin to roll in from fans and College B.A.S.S. supporters as the Auburn anglers compose answers during the live chat.
Helen Northcutt, B.A.S.S. editorial assistant, types for Lee as he gives an Auburn battle cry, War Eagle, back to a fan.
Helen Northcutt, B.A.S.S. editorial assistant, types for Lee as he gives an Auburn battle cry, War Eagle, back to a fan.
Powell looks over B.A.S.S. staffer Ashley Moman’s shoulder to review an incoming question.
Powell looks over B.A.S.S. staffer Ashley Moman’s shoulder to review an incoming question.
Matt Lee and Shane Powell give a lot of thought to how to answer their fans.
Matt Lee and Shane Powell give a lot of thought to how to answer their fans.
The Auburn anglers are welcomed to the B.A.S.S. headquarters with a cake sporting their school’s colors.
The Auburn anglers are welcomed to the B.A.S.S. headquarters with a cake sporting their school’s colors.
Hank Weldon, manager of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series, addresses the staff and anglers and points out that the chances of Jordan Lee being the top seed in the Classic Bracket two years in a row were less than .07%.
Hank Weldon, manager of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series, addresses the staff and anglers and points out that the chances of Jordan Lee being the top seed in the Classic Bracket two years in a row were less than .07%.
Powell and Lee sign autographs for the employees in the B.A.S.S. office.
Powell and Lee sign autographs for the employees in the B.A.S.S. office.
Matt Lee and James Hall share a laugh. The two have become friends and fishing buddies in the year since Lee qualified for the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.
Matt Lee and James Hall share a laugh. The two have become friends and fishing buddies in the year since Lee qualified for the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.
Lee spends some time with Weldon talking about the college series.
Lee spends some time with Weldon talking about the college series.
Jordan Lee tells one joke after another, showing his jovial personality to the B.A.S.S. staff.
Jordan Lee tells one joke after another, showing his jovial personality to the B.A.S.S. staff.
Tyler Reed, B.A.S.S. social media editor, and Grayson Davis, B.A.S.S. receptionist, talk social media with Lee and Powell. The four are enjoying some videos that have gone viral.
Tyler Reed, B.A.S.S. social media editor, and Grayson Davis, B.A.S.S. receptionist, talk social media with Lee and Powell. The four are enjoying some videos that have gone viral.
The Lee family stood in this spot one year ago, celebrating Matt’s berth in the Classic. This year, they’re celebrating Jordan’s.
The Lee family stood in this spot one year ago, celebrating Matt’s berth in the Classic. This year, they’re celebrating Jordan’s.
Weldon poses with the Auburn anglers before they depart. Weldon says he’s been very impressed with the Auburn University Bass Fishing Team’s performance in the last couple of years.
Weldon poses with the Auburn anglers before they depart. Weldon says he’s been very impressed with the Auburn University Bass Fishing Team’s performance in the last couple of years.