BASSfest

A look at some of the activities taking place today at BASSfest, including Bassmaster University.

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B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer and Bassmaster TV host Mark Zona welcome everyone to BASSfest.
B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer and Bassmaster TV host Mark Zona welcome everyone to BASSfest.
The Eagle Anglers are here to enjoy the festivities.
The Eagle Anglers are here to enjoy the festivities.
Good time to practice your casting...
Good time to practice your casting…
The Berkley Tank was a sight to behold.
The Berkley Tank was a sight to behold.
Berkley pro Justin Lucas hangs out at the tank.
Berkley pro Justin Lucas hangs out at the tank.
All smiles in the Toyota booth.
All smiles in the Toyota booth.
Checkout the Carhartt Big Bass.
Checkout the Carhartt Big Bass.
Can you make the cast?
Can you make the cast?
Bassmaster University is one of the highlights here this week.
Bassmaster University is one of the highlights here this week.
Fans are able to get to learn first hand from the pros this week.
Fans are able to get to learn first hand from the pros this week.
Most tents are standing room only.
Most tents are standing room only.
Matt Herren signs a few autographs.
Matt Herren signs a few autographs.
Get your gear at the Livingston booth.
Get your gear at the Livingston booth.
Take your pick.
Take your pick.
Check out the technology that goes into these baits.
Check out the technology that goes into these baits.
Michael Murphy talks over Minn Kota products with fans.
Michael Murphy talks over Minn Kota products with fans.
Edwin Evers signs a few autographs.
Edwin Evers signs a few autographs.
Jarred Lintner in the Shimano booth.
Jarred Lintner in the Shimano booth.
Brandon Palaniuks
Brandon Palaniuks “big swimbait” box.
Be sure to register for Boat US Weigh-To-Win.
Be sure to register for Boat US Weigh-To-Win.
Britt Meyers hanging out at the ARE tent.
Britt Meyers hanging out at the ARE tent.
Get your Booyah gear.
Get your Booyah gear.
Jason Christie hanging out.
Jason Christie hanging out.
Current BASSfest leader Jacob Wheeler posing with some fans.
Current BASSfest leader Jacob Wheeler posing with some fans.
Scott Rook signing a few autographs.
Scott Rook signing a few autographs.
When you can't find Edwin, pose with his cutout.
When you can’t find Edwin, pose with his cutout.
Lots to see here at BASSfest.
Lots to see here at BASSfest.
Tackle opportunities as well.
Tackle opportunities as well.
Pull!
Pull!
Great venue with a park for the kids.
Great venue with a park for the kids.
The fish in this tank are captivating.
The fish in this tank are captivating.
Lots of fun for the family.
Lots of fun for the family.
Time to put the bird in the sky.
Time to put the bird in the sky.
Brandon Palaniuk steps outside to do a seminar on trophy bass fishing.
Brandon Palaniuk steps outside to do a seminar on trophy bass fishing.
Justin Lucas gives a seminar at the Berkley Tank.
Justin Lucas gives a seminar at the Berkley Tank.
Get your BASSfest gear this week.
Get your BASSfest gear this week.
Future Elite Series pros taking it all in.
Future Elite Series pros taking it all in.
The Carhartt Rig looking sharp.
The Carhartt Rig looking sharp.
Don't forget, you could win this Toyota Tundra. Just visit booyahbaits.com for details.
Don’t forget, you could win this Toyota Tundra. Just visit booyahbaits.com for details.
Brandon Palaniuk hanging out with fans at the Rigid Industries booth.
Brandon Palaniuk hanging out with fans at the Rigid Industries booth.
Jacob Wheeler signing autographs.
Jacob Wheeler signing autographs.
Lunkerhunt on location.
Lunkerhunt on location.
Lots for fans to see and do.
Lots for fans to see and do.
Mud Hole Customs here at the event.
Mud Hole Customs here at the event.
Now time for the food.
Now time for the food.
The wood that makes the BBQ possible.
The wood that makes the BBQ possible.
Put your back into it.
Put your back into it.
The Toyota Torque pull will put you in a strain.
The Toyota Torque pull will put you in a strain.
Skeet Reese mingling with the crowd.
Skeet Reese mingling with the crowd.
Time for some photos.
Time for some photos.
BASSfest has something for all ages.
BASSfest has something for all ages.
Time to setup for weigh-in.
Time to setup for weigh-in.
Steve Bowman getting the goods.
Steve Bowman getting the goods.
Brandon Palaniuk talks big baits.
Brandon Palaniuk talks big baits.
These large swimbaits get big bites.
These large swimbaits get big bites.
Fans listen intently as they're introduced to a fun and exciting way of triggering big bites.
Fans listen intently as they’re introduced to a fun and exciting way of triggering big bites.
The drone is on the prowl.
The drone is on the prowl.
How much horsepower does this thing have?
How much horsepower does this thing have?
The king of bass has arrived.
The king of bass has arrived.
Kevin VanDam is on the scene.
Kevin VanDam is on the scene.
Boyd Duckett takes time to sign some autographs...
Boyd Duckett takes time to sign some autographs…
and then pose for a few pics.
and then pose for a few pics.
Already fascinated with the water and what's in it.
Already fascinated with the water and what’s in it.
TV time with Kevin VanDam.
TV time with Kevin VanDam.