Thousands of people headed to Tulsa for an event dubbed the “Super Bowl of Bass Fishing.” While here, many took the opportunity to see what this city has to offer.
The weigh-in took place at the BOK Center, where visitors from around the country were greeted by a “Welcome to Tulsa” sign.
While much of the action happened within the walls of the event center, many were excited to check out other parts of the city.
People from all over the world gathered at the BOK Center to watch the second day of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic weigh-in.
The Bassmaster Classic was the talk of the town while many spent the evening celebrating each contestant's catch of the day.
“We have 4,000 rooms under contract for the Bassmaster people, and on top of that we have fans coming from all over the world to watch this event happen, so we're probably 8,000 rooms in total. We're going to have far more hotel nights,” Joel said. Mr. Kester of the Tulsa Sports Commission.
Many of the event's attendees were venturing out to local spots in town, “so you're going to Coney Island and then you're going to McNelly's,” said attendee Travis Wiley. Ta.
Baldo Rodriguez, general manager of Arena Pub and Grill, feels the wave of events from just a short distance away: “It's very busy, there's a wait, there's a line out the door.” He said there were also companies.
Rodriguez, of Arena Bar and Grill, said he has seen firsthand how national events like this contribute to Tulsa's economy.
“Events like this are huge, not only for us but for our staff and everyone else, because so many people support being a local business in Tulsa,” Rodriguez said. .
While Rodriguez is glad the event has boosted his business, he said it has made a difference in the city as a whole.
“It’s definitely good for us, our business, our bottom line, but it’s also good for all of Tulsa and all of downtown.”
