On Thursday morning, the anglers gather outside of the local VA Hospital to pay the veterans a visit.
Anglers enter the hospital on Thursday.
The anglers were welcomed to Montgomery and the hospital before breaking into two groups and visiting the patients.
One group went to the upper floors to see the veterans and pose for pictures with hospital staff.
Ott Defoe talks to a fishing fan at the VA Hospital.
Aaron Martens and the rest of the anglers spend time with people in the hospitalâs numerous wings and waiting areas.
Edwin Evers jokes with a veteran, provoking a round of laughter.
Evers and Steve Kennedy chat about a variety of topics, not the least of which was fishing.
The group poses for photographs and gave out autographed hats to the veterans they met.
A fishing fan shows off the hats and autographs he got Thursday morning.
Steve Kennedy, Ott Defoe, Edwin Evers and Aaron Martens were one group at the VA hospital in Montgomery.
The group poses for a photograph with one of the workers at the hospital.
Another group of veterans get their picture taken with the Elite Series anglers.
Edwin Evers and his new friend are all smiles at the hospital on Friday.
Casey Ashley, Terry Scroggins and Skeet Reese were in another group that visited another section of the hospital.
Some of the veterans enjoyed telling fish tales to the anglers.
A group of anglers and veterans pose for a picture in one of the waiting areas.
Gerald Swindle found the fishy-looking office of Dr. Schaffner, an avid angler who wasnât there Thursday, and prank called him.
All of the anglers relaxed in one of the more spacious rooms at the VA hospital after meeting with all the veterans.
Johnny Nelson went for a high five after getting a B.A.S.S. hat autographed by the Elite anglers.
The nine anglers visiting the VA Hospital in Montgomery posed for a picture together.
The American flags outside served as a great backdrop for the anglers after they visited the VA hospital.
Gerald Swindle shows off his name tag at the Media Day gathering Thursday.
Edwin Evers joins his fellow competitors in the food line.
Skeet Reese fills up on some catered Mexican food on Thursday.
The trophy awaits the All-Star champion, which will be awarded Sunday.
Terry Scroggins does a television interview with the media.
Casey Ashley had plenty of interviews to complete after winning the first leg of the Toyota Trucks All-Star Week competition.
Skeet Reese is interviewed by a local television station on Media Day Thursday.
Terry Scroggins gives an interview on Thursday before his match with Gerald Swindle.
The anglers wait at their tables as they talk to the media gathered in Montgomery.
Casey Ashley was in demand after winning last weekend on Lake Jordan.