Anglers visit San Sebastian Mission

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A group of 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic qualifiers arrive the San Sebastian Mission to visit with aspiring young anglers.

Photo: Helen Northcutt

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Prizes from Yamaha, Skeeter, Carhartt, Pure Fishing and Dick's Sporting Goods were unloaded from the angler bus.

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Reigning Classic champion Randy Howell shows how to assemble the Shakespeare Rod and Reel combo complete with Berkley lures and line.

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B.A.S.S. Nation qualifier Troy Diede demonstrates how to thread the line through the rod guides.

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Cliff Crochet of Pierre Part, La., works with a student to build his new rod and reel set.

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Piecing the rod together, Brandon Palaniuk shows a young student how to line up the rod guides.

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Cliff Pace, 2013 Bassmaster Classic champion, helps two young ladies tie their baits on after they picked out a bright chartreuse lure.

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Spooling line and tying lures can be tricky; four-time Classic qualifier Keith Combs teaches an aspiring angler his tricks.

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BASSfest champion Jacob Wheeler shows Nicolas how a big fish feels once you set the hook.

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Bill Lowen grabs a handful of Yamaha teddy bears to distribute to the group.

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Wheeler takes a selfie with his rod building partner.

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B.A.S.S. Nation qualifier Steve Lund gives a lesson on how to use a reel.

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Cliff Prince of Palatka, Fla., strings a bobber onto the line while a student watches closely.

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Howell poses with a young angler that just received a new B.A.S.S. hat.

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The 2015 Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation champion Paul Mueller demonstrates how to hold the rod and use the reel.

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The new B.A.S.S. hats are a hit.

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First-time Classic qualifier Chad Pipkens makes a new friend.

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Two children investigate how their rods are built and how they work.

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Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Classic qualifier Brett Preuett leans in for a photo opportunity with a group of students.

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Preuett spends time with the group teaching them his fishing tricks.

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Lowen shows how to pull line from the reel.

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New Carhartt clothing is a surprise gift for the children of the San Sebastian Mission.

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Nicolas works to straighten the line on his rod.

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Fun Carhartt jackets were given out to the group.

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The children get ready to pose for a group picture with the anglers.

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Palaniuk poses with two aspiring lady anglers.

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Paul Mueller and Jeff Lugar take a photo with a fan.

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A young lady models her new B.A.S.S. hat.

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Brett Preuett signs autographs in Bassmaster Magazine.

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Keith Combs and Cliff Crochet finish up their trip by signing a few autographs.

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Anglers visit San Sebastian Mission

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