Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin visited Get Hooked on Fishing — just in time to help this young angler celebrate his big catch.
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Volunteers helped kids with their fishing technique.
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Concentration is key — even when targeting catfish in a fishing pool.
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The action was fast and furious, with several kids pulling in big fish.
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Mayor Woodfin took time to greet kids and encourage them.
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Mayor Woodfin patiently posed for several group photos.
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A moment with the mayor brightened this young person’s day.
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The Books-A-Million display offered a fishing game with prizes to encourage reading
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The kids loved dancing with the Books A Million Rainbow Fish.
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Another young angler busts a move with the Rainbow Fish.
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Yogurt Mountain’s YoMo Man greeted visitors and encouraged them to try frozen yogurt.
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B.A.S.S. Chairman Chase Anderson welcomes students from the Fairfield System Schools as they arrive at Get Hooked on Fishing.
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Bassmaster Elite angler Jesse Tacorante spoke to the kids about the values of fishing involvement.
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Past Angler of the Year Brandon Palaniuk encouraged the kids to have a dream — like the one he followed into becoming a professional angler.
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Florida’s Koby Kreiger complimented Alabama’s natural beauty and stressed that an appreciation for the outdoors could lead to multiple career paths.
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Carl Jocumsen, the first Australian angler to win a Bassmaster Elite event told the kids that they can take their fishing interest to whatever level they want.”
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Noting that his dream took him all the way to the biggest stage in bass fishing, Jocumsen told kids to get involved and chase their dreams.
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Dr. Randall Haddock of the Cahaba River Society explains how a snapping turtle uses its tongue to lure in prey.
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Dr. Haddock shows kids the snapping turtle shell.
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These kids, who’ve found much needed help through the Rising Hope Academy thanked the facility’s sponsors with homemade signs.
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Mary Beth Brown represented the Freshwater Land Trust, which seeks to conserve land and build trails in Central Alabama.
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These kids were all smiles, showing off their Bassmaster Classic hats.
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The Mercury motor had plenty of fans at Get Hooked on Fishing.
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The Toyota casting blow up allowed kids to test their skills.
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The pitching course got a good work out on Friday.
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Diligent effort was evident as these kids took their best shot at the pitching activity.
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Those Mercury foam hats look sharp!
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This young angler had impressive casting form.
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Plano, Academy, Mercury — represent!
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Mercury tells us to Go Boldly.
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This young angler was incredibly proud of his big catch.
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The U.S. Air Force corn hole game was a big hit.
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The U.S. Air Force entertained kids with a virtual reality game.
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With virtual reality goggles, these kids enjoyed the sensation of sky diving.
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Academy Sports and Outdoors provided gift buckets for Get Hooked on Fishing.
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The Bass Pro Shops Build-A-Rig table showed visitors the essential elements of a Texas rig and gave out fish-shaped sidewalk chalk.
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The knot-tying table gave kids hands-on experience in creating tight connections.
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With a little practice, the kids were tying impressive knots.
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Bass Pro Shops staffers showed kids how different baits perform particular roles.
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This was one of the day’s biggest catches and the angler was thrilled.
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B.A.S.S. Chairman Chase Anderson shows this young angler the proper way to hold a catfish.
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