Kelly Eastburn Bryant is a wife, a mother of six, an operating room nurse, and someone who has made fishing an important part of her life. Her passion for the sport runs so deep that she founded Women Anglers of East Tennessee to create a community where women could learn & connect.

I attended my first Classic in 2008, but only started really paying attention the last few years, and only viewed it as a business opportunity the last couple. I’ve set personal goals for this year’s event. Some are practical, some are just for fun, some are for my readers and all of them will make my experience even better.