A look around Lake County

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Let’s take a look around Lake County, Florida, the host county for the 2020 Carhartt Bassmaster College National Championship Presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Let’s take a look around Lake County, Florida, the host county for the 2020 Carhartt Bassmaster College National Championship Presented by Bass Pro Shops.

My first stop was to Lakeside Bait and Tackle on the shores of Lake Eustis.
My first stop was to Lakeside Bait and Tackle on the shores of Lake Eustis.
I was able to catch up with Mark and Heidi Bass (Yes, Mr. and Mrs.Bass), owners of the local bait shop. Mark has been hearing plenty of reports from the college anglers, and from what he is hearing, we should be in for an exciting week!
I was able to catch up with Mark and Heidi Bass (Yes, Mr. and Mrs.Bass), owners of the local bait shop. Mark has been hearing plenty of reports from the college anglers, and from what he is hearing, we should be in for an exciting week!
The tackle store’s wall of fame.
The tackle store’s wall of fame.
The winning bait?
The winning bait?
The Harris Chain of Lakes, the playing field for our anglers this week.
The Harris Chain of Lakes, the playing field for our anglers this week.
The Harris Chain of Lakes is a target rich environment, as seen from the back door of the tackle store.
The Harris Chain of Lakes is a target rich environment, as seen from the back door of the tackle store.
There is always a tropical feel when you make it to Lake County, Florida.
There is always a tropical feel when you make it to Lake County, Florida.
My second stop was Hickory Point Park.
My second stop was Hickory Point Park.
Several of our anglers chose to launch at Hickory Point Park on the final day of official practice.
Several of our anglers chose to launch at Hickory Point Park on the final day of official practice.
Hickory Point Park provides a large pier as well as plenty of docking options.
Hickory Point Park provides a large pier as well as plenty of docking options.
Anglers scramble to make last-minute adjustments before Day 1 of competition tomorrow.
Anglers scramble to make last-minute adjustments before Day 1 of competition tomorrow.
My last stop was to Venetian Gardens, the host venue for weigh ins each day. Venetian Gardens is also home to Pat Thomas Stadium.
My last stop was to Venetian Gardens, the host venue for weigh ins each day. Venetian Gardens is also home to Pat Thomas Stadium.
Collegiate angler’s trucks and trailers filled the parking lot.
Collegiate angler’s trucks and trailers filled the parking lot.
Venetian Gardens offers beautiful sights as well as numerous walking trails.
Venetian Gardens offers beautiful sights as well as numerous walking trails.
Thanks for tagging along as I adventured around Lake County, Florida!
Thanks for tagging along as I adventured around Lake County, Florida!