Crowds crush the Expo

Day 2 at the Outdoor Expo presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods had fans waiting in long lines before it opened at 10am.

Check out these sights of fans enjoying the greatest outdoor expo in the world. You may see a few familiar faces and plenty of kids having a blast.

The big hall was buzzing with energy and chatter.

Volunteers in neon shirts helped fans find their way around.

B.A.S.S. Life Members and Nation Members have a special VIP lounge.

The Expo was full of families out for a fun Saturday.

Fans arrive at the Toyota booth to check out the new trucks.

The Expo has become a place where many companies release new gear.

Kevin VanDam had a special sweepstakes going with many of his sponsors. Fans could enter to win prizes and a backstage tour with KVD.

Lots of activities for the young ones.

This young man was pretty accurate with his casting.

Elite anglers Ish Monroe (left) and Denise Tietje spent time in the Expo meeting fans at their sponsor booths.

The casting games were very popular.

Toyota was giving away freshly printed t-shirts.

Fans lined up for photos at the Toyota booth.

Elite angler Jeff Kriet appeared to enjoy his time meeting fans.

Dick Cepek Tires and Wheels had a strong presence at the Expo.

Denise Tietje tosses t-shirts at the Bass Pro Shops booth.

Alton Jones and a slew of other anglers sign autographs at the Expo.

Kevin VanDam and Bill Dance share time on the stage.

KVD talks about Nitro.

Mark Zona broadcasting the Bassmaster Classic Live on Bassmaster.com

Tommy Sanders (left) and Mark Zona watch live footage from Lake Hartwell.

Mercury had a big presence at the show.

Jamie Horton and David Mullins talk with fans.

Fans spin and win prizes at the Bassmaster booth.

Father and son look at the photo from Yamaha.

Rigid Industries had a replicate of the truck Brandon Palaniuk drives.

Toyota support a terrific veterans program called Hiring Our Heroes.

Outdoor wear was the theme of the day.

Here’s a look down in the set for Bassmaster Classic Live!

Screens throughout the Expo showed live coverage of the Classic.

A big crowd showed up to learn fishing tips at the Dick’s Sporting Goods bass tank.

Support staff was everywhere, and helping fans get into the Expo.

Costa had a cool wrapped Airstream as part of their booth. Nice lifestyle!

This Triton attracted a lot of attention.

At the Bassmaster Classice Live Elite angler Davy Hite and Ronnie Moore review BASStrakk before Davy takes the stage.

Tommy Sanders (left) and Mark Zona on the site of Bassmaster Classic Live. These two guys work really well together!

Backstage view of the set.

Toyota had a cool Tonka tricked out Tundra.

GoPro is becoming a fixture in the fishing industry.

Dave Mercer is a man of many talents– emcee at take-off and weigh-in, and hosting duties on Bassmaster Classic Live in between.

Talon had a great sweepstakes fans could enter.

These bass legends and rising stars spent time on the Toyota Hooked Up stage with Bassmaster magazine editor James Hall.

Mercer and Moore prepare for their turns on Bassmaster Classic Live.

In the Bassmaster store shelves were restocked regularly.

Signage through the Expo directed fans to various events.

The TD Convention Center had significant upgrades prior to the Expo.

At the GEICO booth fans pose with the GEICO Classic trophy.

Happy kids pose for their star turn.

This young lady was busy collecting swag.

Bill Dance, left, poses with a fan.

Rigid Industries lighting has become a hot commodity in the angler world.

Another look at the Rigid booth.

Opens angler Clay Dyer, at the Livingston booth, is an inspiration to many.

Many fans were coveting a taste of the real thing.

ARE truck caps is now a supporting sponsor of B.A.S.S.

And here’s a look at an ARE cap.

Future Toyota drivers among us.

Bassmaster editor James Hall catches up with Elite angler Fletcher Shryrock.

A family that fishes together stays together!

Carhartt was in the house showing of some of their great new clothing.

Will these guys buy a Triton today?

Chicago Bears defensive end Willie Young poses with a fan from Strike King.

Can I have one of each?

Scott Ashmore at the St. Croix booth.

The Triton trailer was full of great gear.

KVD seemed to be everywhere today.

KVD posing with a fan.

Elite angler Britt Myers signing autographs at the Rigid booth.

Toyota/Yamaha pro Terry Scroggins with a young fan.

Might they be the first females on the Elite Series?

As the day went on the Expo got busier.

This bird’s eye view gives you a good view of one section of the TC Convention Center.

As the weigh-in drew near fans began heading to the Bon Secor Arena.