Elites at the Expo

Catch all the familiar faces as they roam the Bassmaster Classic Expo floor.

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At the Bassmaster Classic Expo this is a common scene. A fan takes a selfie with legendary pro Stacey King (left) and Timmy Horton.
At the Bassmaster Classic Expo this is a common scene. A fan takes a selfie with legendary pro Stacey King (left) and Timmy Horton.
At other booths the pros are lined up to sign autographs and meet and greet the fans. “The Legend” Harold Allen is among the pros on hand in the booth at Skeeter Boats.
At other booths the pros are lined up to sign autographs and meet and greet the fans. “The Legend” Harold Allen is among the pros on hand in the booth at Skeeter Boats.
Bassmaster Classic champion Randy Howell appears as himself in the booth at Livingston Lures. It’s an interactive 3-D video display that makes the man look alive.
Bassmaster Classic champion Randy Howell appears as himself in the booth at Livingston Lures. It’s an interactive 3-D video display that makes the man look alive.
Bassmaster Elite Series pros Byron Velvick and Hank Cherry are transfixed over Randy Howell’s magical ability to be in the booth and on the lake.
Bassmaster Elite Series pros Byron Velvick and Hank Cherry are transfixed over Randy Howell’s magical ability to be in the booth and on the lake.
Young fans visit with the legendary Rick Clunn. He’s in the Nitro booth to meet and greet the fans at the TD Convention Center.
Young fans visit with the legendary Rick Clunn. He’s in the Nitro booth to meet and greet the fans at the TD Convention Center.
Visit the Expo and you are likely to see Kevin VanDam all over the show. He’s the color analyst for The Bassmaster TV show in the B.A.S.S. booth. Or you might find him in the Nitro booth taking selfies with fans.
Visit the Expo and you are likely to see Kevin VanDam all over the show. He’s the color analyst for The Bassmaster TV show in the B.A.S.S. booth. Or you might find him in the Nitro booth taking selfies with fans.
Jordan and Matt Lee are among the busiest anglers on the show floor. You’ll find them in the booths for Carhartt, Toyota and elsewhere.
Jordan and Matt Lee are among the busiest anglers on the show floor. You’ll find them in the booths for Carhartt, Toyota and elsewhere.
Shaw Grigsby is all smiles as he meets and greets fans throughout the Expo.
Shaw Grigsby is all smiles as he meets and greets fans throughout the Expo.
Hunter and Fletcher Shryock pose for a portrait outside the Berkley booth, where you’ll find lots of new products and information to be shared by the pros.
Hunter and Fletcher Shryock pose for a portrait outside the Berkley booth, where you’ll find lots of new products and information to be shared by the pros.
Gary Klein talks serious fishing with a fan in the booth at Triton Boats.
Gary Klein talks serious fishing with a fan in the booth at Triton Boats.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Davy Hite is not far from his home in Prosperity, S.C. He’s looking forward to a successful season coming up on the Elite Series.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Davy Hite is not far from his home in Prosperity, S.C. He’s looking forward to a successful season coming up on the Elite Series.
Freshly back from a trip home to Australia is Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Carl Jocumsen. He’s already made a trip to the first site on the Sabine River.
Freshly back from a trip home to Australia is Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Carl Jocumsen. He’s already made a trip to the first site on the Sabine River.
Elite Series pro Josh Bertrand makes an appearance in the Berkley booth to share wisdom and meet the fans.
Elite Series pro Josh Bertrand makes an appearance in the Berkley booth to share wisdom and meet the fans.
Kendall Newson visits with a fan in the booth for GoPro.
Kendall Newson visits with a fan in the booth for GoPro.
Timmy Horton, Edwin Evers, Ott DeFoe and Kevin VanDam are all over the show. The four Nitro pros can’t speak but they are friendly.
Timmy Horton, Edwin Evers, Ott DeFoe and Kevin VanDam are all over the show. The four Nitro pros can’t speak but they are friendly.
Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens pro Jamie Caldwell is a former U.S. Army Ranger. His special technical skills in navigation are valuable to his sponsor Hummingbird.
Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens pro Jamie Caldwell is a former U.S. Army Ranger. His special technical skills in navigation are valuable to his sponsor Hummingbird.
Jonathon VanDam is one of many pros in the Nitro booth. He’s meeting and greeting the fans.
Jonathon VanDam is one of many pros in the Nitro booth. He’s meeting and greeting the fans.
The Dick’s Sporting Goods booth is a busy place with many clinics to be had from the pros. Taking his turn is Elite Series pro Fred Roumbanis.
The Dick’s Sporting Goods booth is a busy place with many clinics to be had from the pros. Taking his turn is Elite Series pro Fred Roumbanis.
Brandon Card is another pro with multiple appearances on behalf of sponsors. He takes time for a group picture with these fans.
Brandon Card is another pro with multiple appearances on behalf of sponsors. He takes time for a group picture with these fans.
Two legends, one young and old greet the fans. Kevin VanDam and Bill Dance are about to hold an autograph session and the line is long.
Two legends, one young and old greet the fans. Kevin VanDam and Bill Dance are about to hold an autograph session and the line is long.
VanDam and Dance take time to sign fan cards, take pictures with fans and meet anyone.
VanDam and Dance take time to sign fan cards, take pictures with fans and meet anyone.
Boyd Duckett is in the booth for Mercury Marine. He’s enjoying his time meeting a steady stream of fans.
Boyd Duckett is in the booth for Mercury Marine. He’s enjoying his time meeting a steady stream of fans.
The legendary Hank Parker greets a Bassmaster High School angler in the Mercury booth.
The legendary Hank Parker greets a Bassmaster High School angler in the Mercury booth.