Looking back at quirky Classic occurrences

Editor's Note: Joe Mosby is the former Outdoors Editor of the Arkansas Gazette. He held that position for more than 30 years. In that time, he covered 26 Bassmaster Classics from 1974 to 1999. And is one of the longest, surviving members of the Classic Press Corps.

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A night with Ike

Ever since he joined the pro tour in 1999, Michael Iaconelli has never forgotten his competitive angling roots, even after winning the 2003 Bassmaster Classic world title and now his more recent 2006 BASS Angler of the Year title. Last month, Iaconelli made a trip back to those humble roots when he made a guest appearance at a meeting of the New Jersey BASS Federation Nation.

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‘Eventually, I’ll Get One’

Of the two dozen Bassmaster Classics that he has fished and lost a streak that stretches back to his first in 1979 Gary Klein figures that he should have won perhaps three.

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