Classic: Day Two at the Outdoors Expo

Check out the busy show floor of the 2012 Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo presented by Dick's Sporting Goods.

Posted on
<p> Florida’s David Partridge shows off the replica of his truck, SirBassAlot. Partridge was getting the smaller version signed at the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods.</p>
Florida’s David Partridge shows off the replica of his truck, SirBassAlot. Partridge was getting the smaller version signed at the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods.
<p> Fans were elbow to elbow in the Dick's Sporting Goods booth; after all, the event was sponsored by Dick’s Sporting Goods.</p>
Fans were elbow to elbow in the Dick’s Sporting Goods booth; after all, the event was sponsored by Dick’s Sporting Goods.
<p> Skeet Reese, the 2009 Classic champion on the Red River, thrills the crowd as he tosses free lures.</p>
Skeet Reese, the 2009 Classic champion on the Red River, thrills the crowd as he tosses free lures.
<p> Fans weren't the only guests at the Dick's Sporting Goods booth.</p>
Fans weren’t the only guests at the Dick’s Sporting Goods booth.
<p> Power-Pole was giving a demonstration of its product.</p>
Power-Pole was giving a demonstration of its product.
<p> Elite Series pro Paul Elias is interviewed by Ken Duke of B.A.S.S.</p>
Elite Series pro Paul Elias is interviewed by Ken Duke of B.A.S.S.
<p> Toyota has the Daytona 500 Pace Car at the Expo.</p>
Toyota has the Daytona 500 Pace Car at the Expo.
<p> Two female fans participate in the Toyota Race Suite Challenge.</p>
Two female fans participate in the Toyota Race Suite Challenge.
<p> Fans sign up for a contest to guess how many coozies are in the container.</p>
Fans sign up for a contest to guess how many coozies are in the container.
<p> Ramada was giving out free towels and other goodies.</p>
Ramada was giving out free towels and other goodies.
<p> Get your line stress tested at the Stren booth.</p>
Get your line stress tested at the Stren booth.
<p> Fan favorite Hank Parker poses with guests at the Stren booth.</p>
Fan favorite Hank Parker poses with guests at the Stren booth.
<p> It was standing-room only in the Skeeter Boats booth.</p>
It was standing-room only in the Skeeter Boats booth.
<p> Skeeter pros sign autographs in the booth.</p>
Skeeter pros sign autographs in the booth.
<p> The Simms booth had some great clothing to peruse.</p>
The Simms booth had some great clothing to peruse.
<p> Is it just me ... or does it look like Mike Iaconelli is standing in this line?</p>
Is it just me … or does it look like Mike Iaconelli is standing in this line?
<p> Fans wait in line to receive free custom printed T-shirts at the Toyota booth.</p>
Fans wait in line to receive free custom printed T-shirts at the Toyota booth.
<p> Hank Parker gives a lure demonstration atop the tank at the Berkley booth.</p>
Hank Parker gives a lure demonstration atop the tank at the Berkley booth.
<p> The Yum store was filled with anglers filling their baskets.</p>
The Yum store was filled with anglers filling their baskets.
<p> R.J. and Jay Paul Molinere from <em>Swamp People</em> were signing autographs in the Yamaha booth.</p>
R.J. and Jay Paul Molinere from Swamp People were signing autographs in the Yamaha booth.
<p> The autograph line in the Yamaha booth.</p>
The autograph line in the Yamaha booth.
<p> Skeet Reese gets a high five from an admiring little fan.</p>
Skeet Reese gets a high five from an admiring little fan.
<p> The Triton Boats booth was popular.</p>
The Triton Boats booth was popular.
<p> Elite Series anglers Brian Snowden and John Murray sign autographs in the Mercury booth.</p>
Elite Series anglers Brian Snowden and John Murray sign autographs in the Mercury booth.
<p> The Mercury booth was taking keepsake snapshots of fans.</p>
The Mercury booth was taking keepsake snapshots of fans.
<p> Nitro and Tracker had their line of boats on display.</p>
Nitro and Tracker had their line of boats on display.
<p> Dennis Tietje and Roland Martin were on hand signing autographs at the Bass Pro Shops booth.</p>
Dennis Tietje and Roland Martin were on hand signing autographs at the Bass Pro Shops booth.
<p> There was a huge crowd on hand at the Expo. The last time it was held in Shreveport-Bossier City, the show set attendance records.</p>
There was a huge crowd on hand at the Expo. The last time it was held in Shreveport-Bossier City, the show set attendance records.
<p> Fans take a chance for some prizes at the Evan Williams booth.</p>
Fans take a chance for some prizes at the Evan Williams booth.
<p> Forrest L. Wood signs autographs in the Ranger Boats booth.</p>
Forrest L. Wood signs autographs in the Ranger Boats booth.
<p> The Phoenix Boats booth was busy Saturday.</p>
The Phoenix Boats booth was busy Saturday.
<p> This young fan simply said, "Hey, I want to try."</p>
This young fan simply said, “Hey, I want to try.”
<p> The Academy Sports Casting pool allowed visitors to try their hand at pitching to a target for prizes.</p>
The Academy Sports Casting pool allowed visitors to try their hand at pitching to a target for prizes.
<p> Humminbird shows off their new 360 Imaging.</p>
Humminbird shows off their new 360 Imaging.
<p> A screenshot of Humminbird's 360 Imaging.</p>
A screenshot of Humminbird’s 360 Imaging.
<p> Costa sunglasses were on display at the Expo.</p>
Costa sunglasses were on display at the Expo.
<p> B.A.S.S. merchandise were hot items on Saturday.</p>
B.A.S.S. merchandise were hot items on Saturday.
<p> Former Elites Series pro Preston Clark shows off a new Alabama rig holder from Stick Jacket.</p>
Former Elites Series pro Preston Clark shows off a new Alabama rig holder from Stick Jacket.
<p> The Big Green Egg booth was giving away a "Mini Egg."</p>
The Big Green Egg booth was giving away a “Mini Egg.”
<p> The show floor kept busy all of Saturday.</p>
The show floor kept busy all of Saturday.
<p> There is something for everyone here. The doors are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.</p>
There is something for everyone here. The doors are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.