Inside the Classic gifting suite

Classic anglers worked hard to be here, and some sponsors help them celebrate with the one thing everyone likes- free stuff!

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Every angler worked incredibly hard to be here in Greenville for the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro, and some of this year's sponsors wanted to give them and their family a few extra gifts to celebrate their big accomplishments.
Every angler worked incredibly hard to be here in Greenville for the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro, and some of this year’s sponsors wanted to give them and their family a few extra gifts to celebrate their big accomplishments.
Here's a look inside a room most of us wouldn't mind walking through- the Gifting Suite!
Here’s a look inside a room most of us wouldn’t mind walking through- the Gifting Suite!
Carhartt was the first stop for the anglers.
Carhartt was the first stop for the anglers.
Todd Faircloth signs a poster- once all of the anglers sign these, they will make someone's wall look very cool.
Todd Faircloth signs a poster- once all of the anglers sign these, they will make someone’s wall look very cool.
Chad Pipkens, without a moment's hesitation, tried on this women's jacket for me.
Chad Pipkens, without a moment’s hesitation, tried on this women’s jacket for me.
These guys seemed less eager to try them on.
These guys seemed less eager to try them on.
Zippo is giving out hand warmers, which might be the most appropriate bit of swag in Classic swag history considering the weather this week.
Zippo is giving out hand warmers, which might be the most appropriate bit of swag in Classic swag history considering the weather this week.
Anderson County (where Lake Hartwell and the takeoff site of Green Pond Landing is located) has a bag full of local goodies for the anglers. Two of the the items? Moonshine and grits.
Anderson County (where Lake Hartwell and the takeoff site of Green Pond Landing is located) has a bag full of local goodies for the anglers. Two of the the items? Moonshine and grits.
Mark Davis and Cliff Pace are here.
Mark Davis and Cliff Pace are here.
Carhartt has a sweet Classic sweatshirt.
Carhartt has a sweet Classic sweatshirt.
Toyota with hats and lip balm, another great cold weather item.
Toyota with hats and lip balm, another great cold weather item.
The posters are coming along nicely.
The posters are coming along nicely.
Dick's Sporting Goods is handing out water bottles with gift cards inside them. Do not drink the gift cards.
Dick’s Sporting Goods is handing out water bottles with gift cards inside them. Do not drink the gift cards.
Huk is handing out their performance fishing sweatshirt. It has anti-fuzz technology. Really!
Huk is handing out their performance fishing sweatshirt. It has anti-fuzz technology. Really!
Rigid Industries is making sure Classic anglers can see clearly with these super-bright flashlights.
Rigid Industries is making sure Classic anglers can see clearly with these super-bright flashlights.
A.R.E. Truck Caps has these beautiful prints of Lake Hartwell for all the anglers. Would look pretty good next to a Classic trophy.
A.R.E. Truck Caps has these beautiful prints of Lake Hartwell for all the anglers. Would look pretty good next to a Classic trophy.
Also, there's food!
Also, there’s food!
Who's attacking the cheese spread?
Who’s attacking the cheese spread?
Chris Lane, that's who.
Chris Lane, that’s who.
Shin Fukae and Morizo Shimizu enjoy the company (and free stuff!)
Shin Fukae and Morizo Shimizu enjoy the company (and free stuff!)
Takahiro Omori is focused.
Takahiro Omori is focused.
The line stretches out the door...
The line stretches out the door…
Justin Lucas likes his new flashlight.
Justin Lucas likes his new flashlight.
James Niggemeyer is impressed.
James Niggemeyer is impressed.
Always in a good mood, Aaron Martens checks out the spread.
Always in a good mood, Aaron Martens checks out the spread.
Anyone in the room would like to find a Hartwell bass as big as this replica.
Anyone in the room would like to find a Hartwell bass as big as this replica.
Randy and Robin Howell are here.
Randy and Robin Howell are here.
Everyone is having a good time, even Matt Herren.
Everyone is having a good time, even Matt Herren.
Casey Ashley has plenty of people wanting to say hello to him this week.
Casey Ashley has plenty of people wanting to say hello to him this week.
Teb Jones...
Teb Jones…
Paul Mueller...
Paul Mueller…
...and Cliff Prince all had a pretty good time!
…and Cliff Prince all had a pretty good time!