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...
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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...
Follow the Classic on B.A.S.S. social media
Want up to the minute coverage of the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota? Then you need to follow Bassmaster’s social media channels for exclusive Classic...
Going out on Day 3 with a chance
Prior to last year’s victory, I had several chances to win a Bassmaster Classic and always came up a little bit short. That’s not unexpected when you’re fishing against 55...
LIVE Mix to feature legends of the sport and Elite Series pros for the Bassmaster Classic
During the Bassmaster Classic you can tune into Bassmaster LIVE Mix that will debut a lineup of Elite Series pro and legends of the sports providing commentary. Here is the...
A mind is like a parachute, it only works when it’s open
As I’m loading countless lures and 15 rods into my Nitro Z21 XL for the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Classic presented by Toyota, I’m trying to keep an open...
Good, old Rocky Top
Back during October of the 2000 college football season, I was covering Alabama for The Columbus (Ga.) Ledger-Enquirer newspaper when it came time for the Crimson Tide’s annual game against...
Classic dream lives in all of us
The Bassmaster Classic is a special event for me and one I’ve thought about since I was a 15-year old poring over Bassmaster Magazine. I’d marvel at the articles and...
