High school students were briefed before spending the day with pros at the 2013 Bassmaster Elite Series Diet Mountain Dew Mississippi River Rumble presented by Power-Pole in La Crosse, Wis.
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Kurt Dove was among the pros who educated the students in a round-robin setting at their boats.
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James Niggemeyer explained techniques to the students.
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Jason Quinn chatted with students about life as a pro.
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Mike McClelland gave advice to participants in the High School Elite Experience.
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Jared Lintner demonstrated how to tie certain rigs.
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Brian Snowden showed off the contents of his tacklebox.
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Marty Robinson spent time discussing tactics with the young anglers.
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Brandon Card, who competed on the third day, took a student through line with him at weigh-in.
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Tommy Biffle, eventual winner of the tournament, walked through weigh-in line with students, too.
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Kevin VanDam was one of the pros who gave high school students a backstage view.
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Edwin Evers, current Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year leader, participated in the High School Elite Experience.
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Aaron Martens spent time with high schoolers at the tournament as well.
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Mike Iaconelli gave advice to high schoolers during the Day Three weigh-in.
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All the participants got to stand on the Bassmaster Elite Series weigh-in stage before their day ended.
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