Anglers visit San Sebastian Mission

A group of 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic qualifiers visited the San Sebastian Mission to promote youth fishing and give back to the Greenville community.

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A group of 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic qualifiers arrive the San Sebastian Mission to visit with aspiring young anglers.
A group of 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic qualifiers arrive the San Sebastian Mission to visit with aspiring young anglers.
Prizes from Yamaha, Skeeter, Carhartt, Pure Fishing and Dick's Sporting Goods were unloaded from the angler bus.
Prizes from Yamaha, Skeeter, Carhartt, Pure Fishing and Dick’s Sporting Goods were unloaded from the angler bus.
Reigning Classic champion Randy Howell shows how to assemble the Shakespeare Rod and Reel combo complete with Berkley lures and line.
Reigning Classic champion Randy Howell shows how to assemble the Shakespeare Rod and Reel combo complete with Berkley lures and line.
B.A.S.S. Nation qualifier Troy Diede demonstrates how to thread the line through the rod guides.
B.A.S.S. Nation qualifier Troy Diede demonstrates how to thread the line through the rod guides.
Cliff Crochet of Pierre Part, La., works with a student to build his new rod and reel set.
Cliff Crochet of Pierre Part, La., works with a student to build his new rod and reel set.
Piecing the rod together, Brandon Palaniuk shows a young student how to line up the rod guides.
Piecing the rod together, Brandon Palaniuk shows a young student how to line up the rod guides.
Cliff Pace, 2013 Bassmaster Classic champion, helps two young ladies tie their baits on after they picked out a bright chartreuse lure.
Cliff Pace, 2013 Bassmaster Classic champion, helps two young ladies tie their baits on after they picked out a bright chartreuse lure.
Spooling line and tying lures can be tricky; four-time Classic qualifier Keith Combs teaches an aspiring angler his tricks.
Spooling line and tying lures can be tricky; four-time Classic qualifier Keith Combs teaches an aspiring angler his tricks.
BASSfest champion Jacob Wheeler shows Nicolas how a big fish feels once you set the hook.
BASSfest champion Jacob Wheeler shows Nicolas how a big fish feels once you set the hook.
Bill Lowen grabs a handful of Yamaha teddy bears to distribute to the group.
Bill Lowen grabs a handful of Yamaha teddy bears to distribute to the group.
Wheeler takes a selfie with his rod building partner.
Wheeler takes a selfie with his rod building partner.
B.A.S.S. Nation qualifier Steve Lund gives a lesson on how to use a reel.
B.A.S.S. Nation qualifier Steve Lund gives a lesson on how to use a reel.
Cliff Prince of Palatka, Fla., strings a bobber onto the line while a student watches closely.
Cliff Prince of Palatka, Fla., strings a bobber onto the line while a student watches closely.
Howell poses with a young angler that just received a new B.A.S.S. hat.
Howell poses with a young angler that just received a new B.A.S.S. hat.
The 2015 Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation champion Paul Mueller demonstrates how to hold the rod and use the reel.
The 2015 Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation champion Paul Mueller demonstrates how to hold the rod and use the reel.
The new B.A.S.S. hats are a hit.
The new B.A.S.S. hats are a hit.
First-time Classic qualifier Chad Pipkens makes a new friend.
First-time Classic qualifier Chad Pipkens makes a new friend.
Two children investigate how their rods are built and how they work.
Two children investigate how their rods are built and how they work.
Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Classic qualifier Brett Preuett leans in for a photo opportunity with a group of students.
Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Classic qualifier Brett Preuett leans in for a photo opportunity with a group of students.
Preuett spends time with the group teaching them his fishing tricks.
Preuett spends time with the group teaching them his fishing tricks.
Lowen shows how to pull line from the reel.
Lowen shows how to pull line from the reel.
New Carhartt clothing is a surprise gift for the children of the San Sebastian Mission.
New Carhartt clothing is a surprise gift for the children of the San Sebastian Mission.
Nicolas works to straighten the line on his rod.
Nicolas works to straighten the line on his rod.
Fun Carhartt jackets were given out to the group.
Fun Carhartt jackets were given out to the group.
The children get ready to pose for a group picture with the anglers.
The children get ready to pose for a group picture with the anglers.
Palaniuk poses with two aspiring lady anglers.
Palaniuk poses with two aspiring lady anglers.
Paul Mueller and Jeff Lugar take a photo with a fan.
Paul Mueller and Jeff Lugar take a photo with a fan.
A young lady models her new B.A.S.S. hat.
A young lady models her new B.A.S.S. hat.
Brett Preuett signs autographs in Bassmaster Magazine.
Brett Preuett signs autographs in Bassmaster Magazine.
Keith Combs and Cliff Crochet finish up their trip by signing a few autographs.
Keith Combs and Cliff Crochet finish up their trip by signing a few autographs.