It’s a different lake for Pace

As the man who finished second the last time the Classic was at Lake Hartwell in 2008, Cliff Pace is considered to be one of the favorites this year. But...

Media Day is no off day

The 56 anglers are on the shore today but that doesn't mean they are on down time.   This afternoon is Media Day, when press from around the globe (Japan...

Practice as much about equipment as fishing

Two more anglers have arrived at the boat service yard – Brandon Lester and Chris Lane. It wasn’t fun on the water today, and both men are concerned about a Friday-morning...

No cold hands for Lane

We pulled up on 2012 Classic champ Chris Lane late in the morning. He immediately popped on a thick pair of gloves. This Florida boy (who now lives in Guntersville, AL) isn't...

Literally scared s***less

Craig Lamb and I are stationed at the boat service yard located near the TD Convention Center, where the Classic Expo will be held. We have been expecting a wave...

Shop rags for the nose

It might be comical but this little innovation might be one of many we see this week. After all, the Classic is all about it.

Powroznik first man in

It didn't take Jacob Powroznik long today to find out what he needed to know about Lake Hartwell. Powroznik put his Ranger boat back on the trailer at 9:30. He was...

Powroznik back at the yard

The anglers might be coming off the lake and there's more coverage to come. Stay tuned for more from the boat yard for blogs, a photo gallery and BASSCam videos....

Staging for a winner

Tractor trailers are lined up outside the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Inside, road cases are getting unloaded, light trusses are being prepared and stage hands are arriving. Everything evolves and...

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