Get Hooked on Fishing at 2020 Classic

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