Anglers, sponsors and B.A.S.S. officials gathered to honor VanDam’s fourth Classic title and seventh Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year award on Classic night.
Many of the brightest stars in the bass fishing universe convened in a ballroom Wednesday night to celebrate the 2011 Bassmaster season and kick off the 2012 campaign.
See more images from the Red River as the Classic competitors hope the final day of practice makes perfect.
We won't leave you "stumped" - park it there and stay with us for even more images from the final day of practice.
Yogi Berra once said of a restaurant, "Nobody goes there anymore; it's too crowded," which seemed appropriate for Wednesday's final practice.
In college football, a coach usually gets a four-year pass. The new B.A.S.S. owners are starting their second season, and Jerry McKinnis gives a State of B.A.S.S. Address.
You probably already know who's won the most Bassmaster Classics, but take a look at some of the other (and lesser known) records for the biggest tournament in fishing.
If they're on the water, we're on 'em. Check out more images from the Red River as the competitors enjoy a final day of practice.
If you plan to watch the Classic from on the water here are a few tips from the Red River Waterway Commission.
We had the opportunity to sit with Swindle yesterday and he explained a little of his game plan with us.