1 hour ago, Airbornebass said:

Lol.  I meant tickets for the classic.

I thought it was free to go to?

From my understanding, attending the Fishing Expo and the Classic are completely free. I've seen nothing about paying to get in. I'll ask a friend tomorrow, he's been to two Classics. Maybe Glenn or some of the others will chime in.

The Expo and weigh-in are free. 

Anyone who wants to meet up for fishing before/after the classic should message me so we can exchange info and further coordinate away from this thread.

Would any of the booths be giving out free stuff? I’m thinking about taking a small cinch bag with me just in case. 

Made it to TN! Super excited to meet everyone and get my line wet.

1 hour ago, HeyCoach said:

Would any of the booths be giving out free stuff? I’m thinking about taking a small cinch bag with me just in case. 

@Sam said the freebies will be flowing!

25 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

@Sam said the freebies will be flowing!

Hit Dick's as soon as you enter the venue and get one or two of their large, green bags.

 

No telling what you will find they are giving away.

 

Check out the list of vendors on the Bassmaster Classic Internet site so you can see who will be there:

https://bass19.mapyourshow.com/7_0/alphalist.cfm?alpha

 

Have a fun time and let us know what you think about the Expo; the vendors; who you saw or met; what goodies did you get; and what did you buy? Can't wait to read your feedback.

 

Be safe and wear a smile and get ready to rock and roll!

2 hours ago, HeyCoach said:

Would any of the booths be giving out free stuff? I’m thinking about taking a small cinch bag with me just in case. 

Hit Dick's as soon as you enter the venue and get one or two of their large, green bags.

 

No telling what you will find they are giving away.

 

Check out the list of vendors on the Bassmaster Classic Internet site so you can see who will be there:

https://bass19.mapyourshow.com/7_0/alphalist.cfm?alpha

 

Have a fun time and let us know what you think about the Expo; the vendors; who you saw or met; what goodies did you get; and what did you buy? Can't wait to read your feedback.

 

Be safe and wear a smile and get ready to rock and roll!

All venues are free, but I think parking is $10 near the weigh-in arena.

 

The expo is a little wonky this year...spread across 3 floors in one building, and continued in another building across the street.  Every Classic I've been to that does something like that, makes it easy to miss a lot of vendors.  So don't forget there's another exhibition hall across the street!

 

6 hours ago, Glenn said:

All venues are free, but I think parking is $10 near the weigh-in arena.

 

The expo is a little wonky this year...spread across 3 floors in one building, and continued in another building across the street.  Every Classic I've been to that does something like that, makes it easy to miss a lot of vendors.  So don't forget there's another exhibition hall across the street!

 

Thank you

13 hours ago, HeyCoach said:

Would any of the booths be giving out free stuff? I’m thinking about taking a small cinch bag with me just in case. 

A little birdie told me Big Bite will be giving away hats. They also have shopping bags if you forget your cinch bag.

14 hours ago, Glenn said:

All venues are free, but I think parking is $10 near the weigh-in arena.

 

The expo is a little wonky this year...spread across 3 floors in one building, and continued in another building across the street.  Every Classic I've been to that does something like that, makes it easy to miss a lot of vendors.  So don't forget there's another exhibition hall across the street!

 

If I'm not mistaken, you can access both buildings without crossing a street. This is all the old world's fair site. You just walk under the viaduct. 

 

What are the Expo hours? I know that Glenn has said that it opens at 10:00. What time does it close? I can't find it.

Found it right after I posted this. Sorry

Closes 7pm on Friday, 6pm Sat, 4pm on Sunday.

 

 

I got the pleasure of meeting the OP, @BigSkyBasser, yesterday and showing him around town a little bit. This young man is a go getter, y'all might see him fishing the classic instead of spectating one of thrse days! We ran into a few small schools of these guys amongst all the current.

I hope he likes our little town.

 

Man, the pro's sure are everywhere. You can't sling a dead cat and not hit a wrapped Tundra hauling a boat!

I think our "little" town is big compared to where he hails from 

4 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

I think our "little" town is big compared to where he hails from 

The last coach I worked under said his grandparents lived in downtown Knoxville on the main drag and didn’t have running water or electricity. Now, that was back in the 30s. ?

2 hours ago, HeyCoach said:

The last coach I worked under said his grandparents lived in downtown Knoxville on the main drag and didn’t have running water or electricity. Now, that was back in the 30s. ?

Hopefully your hotel will have both! Looking forward to meeting you Saturday.

10 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

I got the pleasure of meeting the OP, @BigSkyBasser, yesterday and showing him around town a little bit. This young man is a go getter, y'all might see him fishing the classic instead of spectating one of thrse days! We ran into a few small schools of these guys amongst all the current.

 

 

Fishing with you guys has been a blast. If anyone else has the chance to I highly recommend it!

I'm quickly falling in love with this state!

 

Another cool pic from last night. I call this eagle Mr downtown because that's where he lives 

If anyone else has already made it to town, my girlfriend and I will be at the University of Tennessee baseball game this evening. Swing by to say hello and cheer on the 16-1 diamond Vols 

I'll be pulling into town tomorrow night and will be walking around the show all three days.

I’m not going to be in town until Saturday morning. 

 

The life of a teacher. ?

Go vols 

7 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

Go vols 

What is all that green stuff? ?