Knoxville Get Hooked on Fishing

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The Bassmaster Get Hooked on Fishing presented by Toyota, Shakespeare and TakeMeFishing.org offered kid-friendly entertainment at the 2019 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.
The Bassmaster Get Hooked on Fishing presented by Toyota, Shakespeare and TakeMeFishing.org offered kid-friendly entertainment at the 2019 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.
Griffin Hostutler lets one fly at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Archery range.
Griffin Hostutler lets one fly at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Archery range.
Families lined up for a shot at the ever-popular catfish pond.
Families lined up for a shot at the ever-popular catfish pond.
Fresh earthworms plus a pool full of catfish is the recipe for bent rods.
Fresh earthworms plus a pool full of catfish is the recipe for bent rods.
Four-year-old Jace Jackson waits for his next bite.
Four-year-old Jace Jackson waits for his next bite.
Levi Yarnell, 6, puts the heat on a spunky catfish.
Levi Yarnell, 6, puts the heat on a spunky catfish.
Landon Phillips helps 6-year-old Levi Yarnell land his catch.
Landon Phillips helps 6-year-old Levi Yarnell land his catch.
Mayson Waldrop hauls in Jace Jackson’s catfish.
Mayson Waldrop hauls in Jace Jackson’s catfish.
Jace Jackson admires his big catch.
Jace Jackson admires his big catch.
Maria Black encourages her son William at the catfish pond.
Maria Black encourages her son William at the catfish pond.
Another fish comes over the side.
Another fish comes over the side.
William Black, 4, was elated with his big catch.
William Black, 4, was elated with his big catch.
The catfish pond is a great opportunity for family bonding.
The catfish pond is a great opportunity for family bonding.
Families line up to register for a broad array of fun events.
Families line up to register for a broad array of fun events.
A fun activity book was a popular part of the Hooked on Fishing program.
A fun activity book was a popular part of the Hooked on Fishing program.
What’s an outdoor program without cotton candy and lemonade.
What’s an outdoor program without cotton candy and lemonade.
Skeeter/Yamaha spokesman Hunter Band offers technique tips to 10-year-old Parker Foster.
Skeeter/Yamaha spokesman Hunter Band offers technique tips to 10-year-old Parker Foster.
Implementing his coach’s instructions, Hunter Band launches a respectable sidearm cast.
Implementing his coach’s instructions, Hunter Band launches a respectable sidearm cast.
Olivia Puehler, 8, sends a ball into the Air Force exhibit.
Olivia Puehler, 8, sends a ball into the Air Force exhibit.
With a steady aim, Slayton Hostutler lets an arrow fly.
With a steady aim, Slayton Hostutler lets an arrow fly.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency brought an educational display to the Hooked on Fishing event.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency brought an educational display to the Hooked on Fishing event.
Debra Mittelsteadt’s Chesapeake Bay retriever, Charm, is eager to get into the Super Retriever Series pool.
Debra Mittelsteadt’s Chesapeake Bay retriever, Charm, is eager to get into the Super Retriever Series pool.
Kahlua the chocolate lab sits patiently for her trainer Jeff Wheeler.
Kahlua the chocolate lab sits patiently for her trainer Jeff Wheeler.
Helix, a 2-year-old German hunt terrier grips his bumper in anticipation for his pool time.
Helix, a 2-year-old German hunt terrier grips his bumper in anticipation for his pool time.
Kahlua launches off the platform!
Kahlua launches off the platform!
An enthusiastic crowd cheered for each incredible leap.
An enthusiastic crowd cheered for each incredible leap.
Spectators got an up-close-and-personal look at these athletic dogs.
Spectators got an up-close-and-personal look at these athletic dogs.
Can Kahlua catch her bumper in midair?
Can Kahlua catch her bumper in midair?
Just a dog and his bumper — in a pool.
Just a dog and his bumper — in a pool.
Just look at that focus.
Just look at that focus.
Got it; now back to the platform!
Got it; now back to the platform!