2008 Visit to the White House

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of Classic Champion Alton Jones and WBT Champion Judy Wong as they tour the U.S. Capitol and visit President George W. Bush in the Oval Office.

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On March 25, Bassmaster Classic champion Alton Jones and Women's Bassmaster Tour champ Judy Wong accepted an invitation to visit George W. Bush in the Oval Office.
On March 25, Bassmaster Classic champion Alton Jones and Women’s Bassmaster Tour champ Judy Wong accepted an invitation to visit George W. Bush in the Oval Office.
President Bush hugs Women's Bassmaster Tour champion Judy Wong in the Oval Office.
President Bush hugs Women’s Bassmaster Tour champion Judy Wong in the Oval Office.
“There’s nothing better than fishing,” President Bush said, with Classic champion Alton Jones no doubt in agreement.
The press pummeled Jones, Bush and Wong with camera flashes for two minutes before being shepherded out.
The press pummeled Jones, Bush and Wong with camera flashes for two minutes before being shepherded out.
Alton Jones said Bush
Alton Jones said Bush “is actually a very good fisherman and a great conservationist.”
On their way to tour the Capitol building, Alton Jones, Judy Wong and their families passed this subterranean replica of the 19-foot bronze Statue of Freedom that crowns the Capitol.
On their way to tour the Capitol building, Alton Jones, Judy Wong and their families passed this subterranean replica of the 19-foot bronze Statue of Freedom that crowns the Capitol.
Alton Jones glances at his father, Wendell Jones, as they stand before a photo of the U.S. Capitol in the chamber holding the Statue of Freedom.
Alton Jones glances at his father, Wendell Jones, as they stand before a photo of the U.S. Capitol in the chamber holding the Statue of Freedom.
Alton Jones holds his daughter Kristen as they and Judy Wong ride the subway from the Hart Senate office building to the Capitol.
Alton Jones holds his daughter Kristen as they and Judy Wong ride the subway from the Hart Senate office building to the Capitol.
Alton Jones, Judy Wong and Wendell Jones listen to a tour guide from the office of Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the Capitol.
Alton Jones, Judy Wong and Wendell Jones listen to a tour guide from the office of Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the Capitol.
Wendell Jones and Alton Jones turn down a Capitol building hallway on the way to the rotunda.
Wendell Jones and Alton Jones turn down a Capitol building hallway on the way to the rotunda.
The canopy of the Capitol rotunda rises more than 180 from the floor below, high enough to accommodate the State of Liberty with 30 feet to spare.
The canopy of the Capitol rotunda rises more than 180 from the floor below, high enough to accommodate the State of Liberty with 30 feet to spare.
BASS general manager Tom Ricks; Alton Jones; Alton Jones Jr.; Alton Jones' agent and friend Elvin Smith; and Wendell Jones enjoy the view of the Capitol rotunda.
BASS general manager Tom Ricks; Alton Jones; Alton Jones Jr.; Alton Jones’ agent and friend Elvin Smith; and Wendell Jones enjoy the view of the Capitol rotunda.
Fredna Jones and Wendell Jones, parents of Classic champion Alton Jones, gaze around the Capitol rotunda.
Fredna Jones and Wendell Jones, parents of Classic champion Alton Jones, gaze around the Capitol rotunda.
Judy Wong and her husband, Glenn, train their cameras around the Capitol rotunda.
Judy Wong and her husband, Glenn, train their cameras around the Capitol rotunda.
Jimmye Sue and Alton Jones stand with their children, Kristen, Jamie Sue and Alton Jr., before a painting of the signing of the Declaration of Independence while Alton's mother, Fredna, photographs them.
Jimmye Sue and Alton Jones stand with their children, Kristen, Jamie Sue and Alton Jr., before a painting of the signing of the Declaration of Independence while Alton’s mother, Fredna, photographs them.
Alton Jones' mother, Fredna; father, Wendell; and wife, Jimmye Sue, admire the Capitol rotunda.
Alton Jones’ mother, Fredna; father, Wendell; and wife, Jimmye Sue, admire the Capitol rotunda.
In the National Statuary Hall, adjacent to the Capitol rotunda, Alton Jones is embraced by his mother, Fredna, as his father Wendell looks on from the right.
In the National Statuary Hall, adjacent to the Capitol rotunda, Alton Jones is embraced by his mother, Fredna, as his father Wendell looks on from the right.
Alton Jones motions to his family as he and Aaron Hobbs of the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation approach the catafalque on which deceased dignitaries lie in state.
Alton Jones motions to his family as he and Aaron Hobbs of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation approach the catafalque on which deceased dignitaries lie in state.
Alton Jones hands his dress shirt to his son, Alton Jr., as he dons his tournament jersey to read a public service announcement for the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation.
Alton Jones hands his dress shirt to his son, Alton Jr., as he dons his tournament jersey to read a public service announcement for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation.
A cameraman frames Alton Jones and the U.S. Capitol, for a public service announcement.
A cameraman frames Alton Jones and the U.S. Capitol, for a public service announcement.
Bassmaster Classic champion Alton Jones stands before the U.S. Capitol.
Bassmaster Classic champion Alton Jones stands before the U.S. Capitol.