Classic competitors pick up their boats

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It was a special day at B.A.S.S. headquarters recently when these four stopped by to pick up the boats they'll use to compete in the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods in March.
It was a special day at B.A.S.S. headquarters recently when these four stopped by to pick up the boats they’ll use to compete in the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods in March.
Before getting the boats, it was time to meet the staff at B.A.S.S. and answer some questions.
Before getting the boats, it was time to meet the staff at B.A.S.S. and answer some questions.
First up, Jacob Foutz from Bryan College who won the Carhartt College Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops. Jacob edged out his teammate and friend Jake Lee.
First up, Jacob Foutz from Bryan College who won the Carhartt College Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops. Jacob edged out his teammate and friend Jake Lee.
The three men representing B.A.S.S. Nation were the other guests of honor. From left to right, Marty Giddens, Caleb Sumrall and Luke Gritter.
The three men representing B.A.S.S. Nation were the other guests of honor. From left to right, Marty Giddens, Caleb Sumrall and Luke Gritter.
Before heading outside, everyone said hello and grabbed a snack or two.
Before heading outside, everyone said hello and grabbed a snack or two.
First up was Jacob, who will use this boat for the Classic and at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens in 2018.
First up was Jacob, who will use this boat for the Classic and at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens in 2018.
He was pretty happy about it.
He was pretty happy about it.
His name on the boat along with the slogan from Bryan College.
His name on the boat along with the slogan from Bryan College.
Next the three Nation members got the boats they'll use in 2018.
Next the three Nation members got the boats they’ll use in 2018.
These boats are loaded with the best equipment...
These boats are loaded with the best equipment…
...and all supplied by Phoenix.
…and all supplied by Phoenix.
Caleb Sumrall will not only fish in the Classic, he'll compete on the 2018 Elite Series.
Caleb Sumrall will not only fish in the Classic, he’ll compete on the 2018 Elite Series.
Luke Gritter needed a minute to let this sink in.
Luke Gritter needed a minute to let this sink in.
Marty Giddens was pretty speechless as well.
Marty Giddens was pretty speechless as well.
Gritter put his jersey on and he's ready to hit Lake Hartwell.
Gritter put his jersey on and he’s ready to hit Lake Hartwell.
After a brief tour of their boats with B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart, the three hit the road, eager to begin their 2018 on the water.
After a brief tour of their boats with B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart, the three hit the road, eager to begin their 2018 on the water.