Video: 1981 Bassmaster Classic
Stanley Mitchell of Fitzgerald, Ga., recorded a final weight of 35 pounds, 2 ounces to win the 11th Bassmaster Classic. The Classic was held Oct. 15-17, 1981, on the Alabama River.
How-To
How to record your epic catches
Get helpful tips for mastering a GoPro camera in your boat. Shaye Baker reveals his secrets to getting the best footage from on (and under) the water.
Video: 1979 Bassmaster Classic
Hank Parker of Clover, S.C., caught 12 "keeper" bass (14 inches or longer) with a weight of 31 pounds to earn the Classic crown and the $25,000 paycheck. The ninth annual Bassmaster Classic was held Sept. 22-24, 1979, at Lake Texoma, Texas.
Gear
Swindle says “Booyah!”
Elite Series angler Gerald Swindle has a new sponsor, BOOYAH Baits. Hear from the G-Man himself on this new partnership.
Bird tries to steal bass from bank fisherman
Found on YouTube, watch as one bass angler has a fight with a bird over a catch ... and wins.
Video: 1975 Bassmaster Classic
The fifth annual Bassmaster Classic Championship was held Oct. 29-31, 1975, in Currituck Sound, North Carolina.
Alton Jones reacts to ’15 Classic announcement
As winner of the '08 Classic at Lake Hartwell, Elite Series pro Alton Jones is excited to try to repeat his success in 2015.
Video: 1973 Bassmaster Classic
Rayo Breckenridge of Paragould, Ark., out fished the 1973 Classic field of 26 fishermen to earn a $15,000 paycheck. The third annual Bassmaster Classic was held Oct. 24-26, 1973, at Clarks Hill, in South Carolina.
Livewell talks to Chris Lane
Former Classic champ Chris Lane talks to Tommy Sanders about getting back to the big show, this time in his own backyard.
