Politicians visit the Classic Expo

Alabama Senator Doug Jones and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin joined Academy's Matthew Banks and B.A.S.S.'s Bruce Akin and Chase Anderson in opening the Expo at 11:00 a.m. on Friday.
Alabama Senator Doug Jones and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin joined Academy’s Matthew Banks and B.A.S.S.’s Bruce Akin and Chase Anderson in opening the Expo at 11:00 a.m. on Friday.
Chase Anderson poses with Mayor Woodfin
Chase Anderson poses with Mayor Woodfin
Senator Jones talks to local media outside the expo...
Senator Jones talks to local media outside the expo…
...and poses with former B.A.S.S. owner Don Logan.
…and poses with former B.A.S.S. owner Don Logan.
Mayor Woodfin toured the Expo.
Mayor Woodfin toured the Expo.
And met anglers like Carl Jocumsen.
And met anglers like Carl Jocumsen.
Senator Jones also toured the Expo, meeting Rick Clunn at the Bass Pro Shops booth.
Senator Jones also toured the Expo, meeting Rick Clunn at the Bass Pro Shops booth.
He also learned about Minn Kota and Humminbird from Tim Price.
He also learned about Minn Kota and Humminbird from Tim Price.
He was impressed with the Ultrex.
He was impressed with the Ultrex.
Senator Jones appeared on Bassmaster LIVE as well.
Senator Jones appeared on Bassmaster LIVE as well.
And ended his time at the Expo renewing his B.A.S.S. membership. Great idea!
And ended his time at the Expo renewing his B.A.S.S. membership. Great idea!