Who’s in the 2018 Classic?

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The field is set! Here's a look at the 52 anglers who have qualified for the 2018 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods.
The field is set! Here’s a look at the 52 anglers who have qualified for the 2018 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.
<h4>Casey Ashley</h4> Donalds, South Carolina<br>Classic History: 8 appearances, 1 win (2015 on Lake Hartwell)<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 6
Casey Ashley
Donalds, South CarolinaClassic History: 8 appearances, 1 win (2015 on Lake Hartwell)
Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 6
<h4>Josh Bertrand</h4>Gilbert, Arizona<br> Classic History: 2 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 29
Josh BertrandGilbert, Arizona Classic History: 2 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 29
<h4>Ryan Butler</h4>Blue Eye, Missouri<br>Qualified via the Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship Classic Fish-Off
Ryan ButlerBlue Eye, MissouriQualified via the Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship Classic Fish-Off
<h4>Hank Cherry</h4> Maiden, North Carolina<br>Classic History: 3 appearances<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 30
Hank Cherry
Maiden, North CarolinaClassic History: 3 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 30
<h4>Jason Christie</h4> Park Hill, Oklahoma<br>Classic History: 5 appearances<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 2
Jason Christie
Park Hill, OklahomaClassic History: 5 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 2
<h4>Luke Clausen</h4>Spokane, Washington<br> Classic History: 3 appearances, 1 win (2006)<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 23
Luke ClausenSpokane, Washington Classic History: 3 appearances, 1 win (2006)Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 23
<h4>Keith Combs</h4> Huntington, Texas<br>Classic History: 6 appearances<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 9
Keith Combs
Huntington, TexasClassic History: 6 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 9
<h4>Dustin Connell</h4>Clanton, Alabama<br> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 12
Dustin ConnellClanton, Alabama Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 12
<h4>Brandon Coulter</h4>Knoxville, Tennessee<br> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 24
Brandon CoulterKnoxville, Tennessee Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 24
<h4>John Cox</h4>Debary, Florida<br>Qualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open on Lake Chickamauga
John CoxDebary, FloridaQualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open on Lake Chickamauga
<h4>John Crews</h4>Salem, Virginia<br> Classic History: 10 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 34
John CrewsSalem, Virginia Classic History: 10 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 34
<h4>Mark Daniels Jr. </h4>Tuskegee, Alabama<br> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 18
Mark Daniels Jr. Tuskegee, Alabama Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 18
<h4>Mark Davis</h4>Mt. Ida, Arkansas<br> Classic History: 19 appearances, 1 win (1995)<bR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 21
Mark DavisMt. Ida, Arkansas Classic History: 19 appearances, 1 win (1995)
Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 21
<h4>Ott DeFoe</h4> Knoxville, Tennessee<br>Classic History: 6 appearances<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series <br>2017 AOY Rank: 7
Ott DeFoe
Knoxville, TennesseeClassic History: 6 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series 2017 AOY Rank: 7
<h4>Brent Ehrler</h4> Redlands, California<br>Classic History: 2 appearances<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 11
Brent Ehrler
Redlands, CaliforniaClassic History: 2 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 11
<h4>James Elam</h4> Tulsa, Oklahoma<br>Classic History: 2 appearances<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 27
James Elam
Tulsa, OklahomaClassic History: 2 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 27
<h4>Edwin Evers</h4> Talala, Oklahoma<br> Classic History: 16 appearances, 1 win (2016)<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 5
Edwin Evers
Talala, Oklahoma Classic History: 16 appearances, 1 win (2016)
Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 5
<h4>Todd Faircloth</h4> Jasper, Texas<br>Classic History: 15 appearances<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 20
Todd Faircloth
Jasper, TexasClassic History: 15 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 20
<h4>Seth Feider</h4>Bloomington, Minnesota<br> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 14
Seth FeiderBloomington, Minnesota Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 14
<h4>Jacob Foutz</h4>Bryan College<br>Qualified by winning the 2017 Carhartt College Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops
Jacob FoutzBryan CollegeQualified by winning the 2017 Carhartt College Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops
<h4>Micah Frazier</h4>Newnan, Georgia<br>Classic History: 1 appearance<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 31
Micah FrazierNewnan, GeorgiaClassic History: 1 appearance Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 31
<h4>Marty Giddens</h4>Talladega, Alabama<br>Qualified via the Academy Sports and Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors
Marty GiddensTalladega, AlabamaQualified via the Academy Sports and Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors
<h4>Luke Gritter</h4> Otsego, Michigan<br>Qualified via the Academy Sports and Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors
Luke Gritter Otsego, MichiganQualified via the Academy Sports and Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors
<h4>Greg Hackney</h4> Gonzales, Louisiana<br>Classic History: 14 appearances<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 8
Greg Hackney
Gonzales, LouisianaClassic History: 14 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 8
<h4>Jamie Hartman</h4>Newport, New York<br> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 13
Jamie HartmanNewport, New York Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 13
<h4>Randy Howell</h4> Guntersville, Alabama<br>Classic History: 15 appearances, 1 win (2014)<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 28
Randy Howell
Guntersville, AlabamaClassic History: 15 appearances, 1 win (2014)
Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 28
<h4>Mike Iaconelli</h4> Pittsgrove, New Jersey<br>Classic History: 18 appearances, 1 win (2003)<br> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 41
Mike Iaconelli
Pittsgrove, New JerseyClassic History: 18 appearances, 1 win (2003)
Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 41
<h4>Alton Jones</h4> Lorena, Texas<br>Classic History: 18 appearances, 1 win (2008 on Lake Hartwell)<BR><br>2017 AOY Rank: 36
Alton Jones
Lorena, TexasClassic History: 18 appearances, 1 win (2008 on Lake Hartwell)2017 AOY Rank: 36
<h4>Steve Kennedy</h4> Auburn, Alabama<br>Classic History: 8 appearances<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 40
Steve Kennedy
Auburn, AlabamaClassic History: 8 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 40
<h4>Bobby Lane</h4> Lakeland, Florida<br>Classic History: 10 appearances<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 17
Bobby Lane
Lakeland, FloridaClassic History: 10 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 17
<h4>Russ Lane</h4>Prattville, Alabama<br> Classic History: 6 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 22
Russ LanePrattville, Alabama Classic History: 6 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 22
<h4>Jordan Lee</h4> Vinemont, Alabama<br>Classic History: 3 appearances, 1 win (2017)<BR> Qualified by winning the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods<br>2017 AOY Rank: 4
Jordan Lee
Vinemont, AlabamaClassic History: 3 appearances, 1 win (2017)
Qualified by winning the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods2017 AOY Rank: 4
<h4>Matt Lee</h4>Vinemont, Alabama<br>Classic History: 1 appearance<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 25
Matt LeeVinemont, AlabamaClassic History: 1 appearance Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 25
<h4>Brandon Lester</h4>Fayetteville, Tennessee<br>Classic History: 2 appearances<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 38
Brandon LesterFayetteville, TennesseeClassic History: 2 appearances Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 38
<h4>Aaron Martens</h4> Leeds, Alabama<br>Classic History: 18 appearances<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 16
Aaron Martens
Leeds, AlabamaClassic History: 18 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 16
<h4>Mike McClelland</h4>Bella Vista, Arkansas<br>Classic History: 10 appearances<BR>Qualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on Table Rock Lake<br>2017 AOY Rank: 48
Mike McClellandBella Vista, ArkansasClassic History: 10 appearancesQualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on Table Rock Lake2017 AOY Rank: 48
<h4>Rick Morris</h4>Lake Gaston, Virginia<br>Classic History: 5 appearances<BR>Qualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open on James River
Rick MorrisLake Gaston, VirginiaClassic History: 5 appearancesQualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open on James River
<h4>Cliff Pace</h4>Petal, Mississippi<br> Classic History: 6 appearances, 1 win (2013)<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 26
Cliff PacePetal, Mississippi Classic History: 6 appearances, 1 win (2013)Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 26
<h4>Brandon Palaniuk</h4> Rathdrum, Idaho<br>Classic History: 7 appearances<BR> Qualified by winning the 2017 Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest benefiting Texas Parks & Wildlife (and being the 2017 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year)<br>2017 AOY Rank: 1
Brandon Palaniuk
Rathdrum, IdahoClassic History: 7 appearances
Qualified by winning the 2017 Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest benefiting Texas Parks & Wildlife (and being the 2017 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year)2017 AOY Rank: 1
<h4>Cliff Pirch</h4> Payson, Arizona<br>Classic History: 4 appearances<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 19
Cliff Pirch
Payson, ArizonaClassic History: 4 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 19
<h4>Jacob Powroznik</h4> Port Haywood, Virginia<br>Classic History: 3 appearances<BR> Qualified by winning the 2017 Bassmaster Classic Bracket<br>2017 AOY Rank: 47
Jacob Powroznik
Port Haywood, VirginiaClassic History: 3 appearances
Qualified by winning the 2017 Bassmaster Classic Bracket2017 AOY Rank: 47
<h4>Skeet Reese</h4> Auburn, California<br>Classic History: 17 appearances, 1 win (2009)<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 33
Skeet Reese
Auburn, CaliforniaClassic History: 17 appearances, 1 win (2009)
Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 33
<h4>Bradley Roy</h4> Lancaster, Kentucky<br>Classic History: 1 appearance<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 32
Bradley Roy
Lancaster, KentuckyClassic History: 1 appearance
Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 32
<h4>Caleb Sumrall</h4>New Iberia, Louisiana<br>Qualified via the Academy Sports and Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors
Caleb SumrallNew Iberia, LouisianaQualified via the Academy Sports and Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors
<h4>Carl Svebek</h4>Orange, Texas<br>Qualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on Sabine River
Carl SvebekOrange, TexasQualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on Sabine River
<h4>Gerald Swindle</h4> Guntersville, Alabama<br>Classic History: 16 appearances<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 15
Gerald Swindle
Guntersville, AlabamaClassic History: 16 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 15
<h4>Stanley Sypeck, Jr.</h4>Sugar Loaf, Pennsylvania<br> Qualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open on Oneida Lake
Stanley Sypeck, Jr.Sugar Loaf, Pennsylvania
Qualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open on Oneida Lake
<h4>Kevin VanDam</h4> Kalamazoo, Michigan<br>Classic History: 26 appearances, 4 wins (2001, 2005, 2010, 2011)<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 10
Kevin VanDam
Kalamazoo, MichiganClassic History: 26 appearances, 4 wins (2001, 2005, 2010, 2011)
Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 10
<h4>David Walker</h4> Sevierville, Tennessee  <br>Classic History: 11 appearances<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 35
David Walker Sevierville, Tennessee 
Classic History: 11 appearances Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 35
<h4>Jacob Wheeler</h4>Harrison, Tennessee<br>Classic History: 1 appearance<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 3
Jacob WheelerHarrison, TennesseeClassic History: 1 appearanceQualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 3
<h4>Jesse Wiggins</h4> Cullman, Alabama<br>Classic History: 1 appearance<BR> Qualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open on Smith Lake (he also won another Open this year and qualified through Elite Series points)<br>2017 AOY Rank: 37
Jesse Wiggins
Cullman, AlabamaClassic History: 1 appearance
Qualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open on Smith Lake (he also won another Open this year and qualified through Elite Series points)2017 AOY Rank: 37
<h4>Jason Williamson</h4> Wagener, South Carolina<br>Classic History: 2 appearances<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2017 AOY Rank: 39
Jason Williamson
Wagener, South CarolinaClassic History: 2 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 39