The traveling Classic trophy

Before Tennessee angler Ott DeFoe won the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods, the trophy was photographed with many landmarks in Knoxville, Tenn.
Before Tennessee angler Ott DeFoe won the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, the trophy was photographed with many landmarks in Knoxville, Tenn.
First up is The Oarsman, a rowing man sculpture that sits at W. Church Avenue in downtown Knoxville.
First up is The Oarsman, a rowing man sculpture that sits at W. Church Avenue in downtown Knoxville.
Celebrating the history of women's basketball at the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
Celebrating the history of women’s basketball at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.
The trophy stopped for a home-cooked meal at The Lunch House Restaurant.
The trophy stopped for a home-cooked meal at The Lunch House Restaurant.
Ordering some fried chicken, maybe?
Ordering some fried chicken, maybe?
Next the trophy caught some rays on the water.
Next the trophy caught some rays on the water.
The trophy made an appearance at Volunteer Landing for one of the crowded takeoffs.
The trophy made an appearance at Volunteer Landing for one of the crowded takeoffs.
Smokey of the University of Tennessee Volunteers was ready to pose for this picture.
Smokey of the University of Tennessee Volunteers was ready to pose for this picture.
The bustling Knoxville Convention Center proved to be a great host for the Bassmaster Expo presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods.
The bustling Knoxville Convention Center proved to be a great host for the Bassmaster Expo presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.
Setting up a dramatic camera shot.
Setting up a dramatic camera shot.
Some times you got to get a little bit muddy.
Some times you got to get a little bit muddy.
Final photograph on a rocky shore.
Final photograph on a rocky shore.
Before taking the trophy home, Ott DeFoe booked it a little TV time after his big win.
Before taking the trophy home, Ott DeFoe booked it a little TV time after his big win.