Friday fun at BASSfest 2015

During the Second Chance tournament, bass fishing fans, families and pros had time for fun Friday fun at the Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps.

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While 74 anglers battled in the Second Chance tournament on Lake Barkley, other fans and anglers had time to relax and learn as part of the Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps.
While 74 anglers battled in the Second Chance tournament on Lake Barkley, other fans and anglers had time to relax and learn as part of the Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps.
Team Toyota was well represented at the Paris Landing State Park BASSfest site.
Team Toyota was well represented at the Paris Landing State Park BASSfest site.
The National Guard proudly manned their display for BASSfest visitors.
The National Guard proudly manned their display for BASSfest visitors.
This piece of heavy equipment could definitely move some weight.
This piece of heavy equipment could definitely move some weight.
Various booths offered fishing gear to anglers of all experience levels.
Various booths offered fishing gear to anglers of all experience levels.
Fans lined the aisles learning more about the sport they love.
Fans lined the aisles learning more about the sport they love.
Bait, rods and other equipment were on display.
Bait, rods and other equipment were on display.
Many familiar companies participated in the 2015 edition of BASSfest.
Many familiar companies participated in the 2015 edition of BASSfest.
Many flags flew as the Friday festivities began.
Many flags flew as the Friday festivities began.
A.R.E. Truck Caps, Toyota and Carhartt were all booth neighbors as part of BASSfest.
A.R.E. Truck Caps, Toyota and Carhartt were all booth neighbors as part of BASSfest.
And nearby, fans could buy their own B.A.S.S. gear.
And nearby, fans could buy their own B.A.S.S. gear.
Many tents offered signups for mailing lists and giveaways.
Many tents offered signups for mailing lists and giveaways.
BASSfest sponsor Zippo had friendly staff on-hand to answer questions.
BASSfest sponsor Zippo had friendly staff on-hand to answer questions.
Toyota always has one of the most popular displays.
Toyota always has one of the most popular displays.
Don't look now, but it's Bassmaster emcee Dave Mercer interviewing Brent Chapman!
Don’t look now, but it’s Bassmaster emcee Dave Mercer interviewing Brent Chapman!
Mercer made remote appearances on Bassmaster LIVE and kicked off the day's events at Paris Landing.
Mercer made remote appearances on Bassmaster LIVE and kicked off the day’s events at Paris Landing.
Food vendors were ready for B.A.S.S. fans.
Food vendors were ready for B.A.S.S. fans.
GoPro was another company that offered a BASSfest giveaway.
GoPro was another company that offered a BASSfest giveaway.
Want to talk bass boats? There were many opportunities.
Want to talk bass boats? There were many opportunities.
Though there were plenty of things to peruse, there was also an area to rest a spell.
Though there were plenty of things to peruse, there was also an area to rest a spell.
BASSfest fans line up for some local barbecue.
BASSfest fans line up for some local barbecue.
Elite anglers were mingling with the fans and their sponsors throughout the day.
Elite anglers were mingling with the fans and their sponsors throughout the day.
Many fishing fans stopped to ask a question...
Many fishing fans stopped to ask a question…
...get an autograph...
…get an autograph…
...talk about equipment...
…talk about equipment…
...or shake a hand.
…or shake a hand.
Fans also filed into the Toyota display for more info.
Fans also filed into the Toyota display for more info.
And BASSfest didn't forget the kids! There was a petting zoo area that featured ducks...
And BASSfest didn’t forget the kids! There was a petting zoo area that featured ducks…
...a pony, llamas, goats...
…a pony, llamas, goats…
...a kangaroo (shout out to Aussie Carl Jocumsen)...
…a kangaroo (shout out to Aussie Carl Jocumsen)…
...and a friendly camel.
…and a friendly camel.
The carnival area had food and rides for the younger fans as well.
The carnival area had food and rides for the younger fans as well.
The barrels rolled...
The barrels rolled…
...and the slide left many wide-eyed.
…and the slide left many wide-eyed.
For the interested angler, there were multiple free presentations as a part of Bassmaster University.
For the interested angler, there were multiple free presentations as a part of Bassmaster University.
Among the subjects covered by the learning sessions through the afternoon, Brett Hite discussed side imaging.
Among the subjects covered by the learning sessions through the afternoon, Brett Hite discussed side imaging.
Ott DeFoe talked about swim jigs for trophies.
Ott DeFoe talked about swim jigs for trophies.
Fred Roumbanis and Ott DeFoe covered the subject of downsizing frogs.
Fred Roumbanis and Ott DeFoe covered the subject of downsizing frogs.
But wait...don't forget the fishing rodeo.
But wait…don’t forget the fishing rodeo.
A number of young anglers fished a pond in Paris Landing State Park looking for trophy fish of their own.
A number of young anglers fished a pond in Paris Landing State Park looking for trophy fish of their own.
Demo rides from multiple bass boat companies were offered on the BASSfest fishery, Kentucky Lake, as well. All in all, if it involved bass fishing, BASSfest 2015 had it.
Demo rides from multiple bass boat companies were offered on the BASSfest fishery, Kentucky Lake, as well. All in all, if it involved bass fishing, BASSfest 2015 had it.