bassmaster classic
Volunteer State anglers in search of next step
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Veteran Elite Series pros and 2023 Bassmaster Classic qualifiers Brandon Lester and David Mullins are both rabid fans of the University of Tennessee’s orange-clad teams. “There’s nothing...
From the cheap seats to the big stage
The last time the Bassmaster Classic came to Knoxville, Louis Monetti was a bass fishing-obsessed college sophomore sitting in the upper deck of Thompson-Boling arena. Like many in the crowd,...
Knoxville is a very special place
After an inconsistent start to the season, I have a burning desire inside of me to make something big happen at the upcoming Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented...
Clean up at Fort Loudoun
Volunteers have gather near Fort Loudoun for the Yamaha Rightwaters and Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful Cleanup. Along with community members, anglers Bill Lowen, Ish Monroe and Bobby Lane are...
U.S. Army signs on as Bassmaster Classic Expo presenting sponsor
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The U.S. Army’s Outdoor Team will be spotlighted to thousands of avid fishing fans from around the country as part of the iconic Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented...
Knoxville Classic not a home game for Lester
Other than the fact his wife, Kim, is an avid Vols fan, and they are residents of Tennessee, the perception by many that Team Toyota’s Brandon Lester is fishing “home...
Getting prepared for the big show
The Bassmaster Classic is finally here. This is what we worked for all last year. This is the big show. The work is done in my head, and all the...
Classic validates a pro angler
We’ve seen a lot of changes in competitive bass fishing over the 31 years that I’ve been fishing professionally, but one thing has remained consistent: Qualifying for the Bassmaster Classic...
