The man behind the dream
Read about the beginnings of the Classic as the idea sprang from the fertile and adventurous mind of Ray Scott.
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Read about the beginnings of the Classic as the idea sprang from the fertile and adventurous mind of Ray Scott.
Hosting the Classic on your home waters is clearly an economic boost to the area.
"It was the landmark accomplishment of my career," said 1991 champion Ken Cook. "It was the achievement that brought me to the top of the mountain professionally and has made a big difference in the rest of my life."
Central Florida's Lake Tohopekaliga, near Kissimmee, will host the 2006 Bassmaster Classic.
Pittsburgh's three rivers harbor three species of bass
Part of the lore and allure of the CITGO Bassmaster Classic has always been the storybook participation of the fishermen who climb through the BASS Federation amateur ranks to earn a shot at winning professional fishing's crowning event.
The Classic is the most prestigious, most watched, most exciting, most heavily anticipated, most publicized and the most lucrative tournament of all. It is simply the most important contest in competitive fishing.
2006 CITGO Bassmaster Classic Payout
2005 CITGO Bassmaster Classic Payout
"I wasn't always fishing to win, and that was a direct departure from previous years," Clunn said. "I was going for quality fish instead of using my knowledge, and I just wasn't having fun."
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