Early Classic predictions and patterns
Of the 54 anglers qualified to fish the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota, few will be put on the spot more than Elite pro Jeff...
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An excitement that never fades
It’s that time of year when I get just as excited about the Bassmaster Classic as I did when I was fishing in it. Sure, it’s a different kind of...
Classic time management strategies
It’s the definition of pressure cooker: An indescribable level of commitment, sacrifice and diligence goes into reaching the Bassmaster Classic; the buildup swells, expectations bubble over, and then it zips...
The Classic’s mussel factor
It’s all about the origin; where we come from, who we call kin often plays a significant role in who we become. The same is true for the two reservoirs...
How the pros practice for the Classic
Dates are important, but seasonality is what largely governs fishing outcomes. The 53rd Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota is scheduled for March 24-26, but four days...
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Full circle to Knoxville
During the moments just after the final-day weigh-in for the 2019 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville, with confetti still flying, I bumped into Tim Price, pro staff...
Destiny’s child
It was the final day of the 1989 Bassmaster Classic. Jim Bitter had just landed a small James River bass. He measured it on a roughshod ruler imprinted on the...
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Toyota hooks 2023 Bassmaster Classic presenting sponsorship
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Longtime partners B.A.S.S. and Toyota, which has served as the exclusive Automobile/Truck and Mobility partner of B.A.S.S. for nearly 20 years, announced today that Toyota inked a deal...
The Classic’s unsung heroes
Among thousands of people attending bass fishing’s biggest event is a small group wearing brightly colored shirts with all-access credentials. They are not VIPs there to enjoy the perks. Instead,...
