Classic Wins – Life Changing

Photos of several anglers whose lives were dramatically changed - or might have been - by a Bassmaster Classic win

Bobby Murray had his entire life redirected with his victory in the first Classic.
Bobby Murray had his entire life redirected with his victory in the first Classic.
Rick Clunn is Mr. Classic, still holding the record with four.
Rick Clunn is Mr. Classic, still holding the record with four.
Even with a long list of accomplishments, Davy Hite is best remembered for his Classic victory in New Orleans.
Even with a long list of accomplishments, Davy Hite is best remembered for his Classic victory in New Orleans.
Tommy Biffle has had a great career, but a Classic title would add so much more.
Tommy Biffle has had a great career, but a Classic title would add so much more.
Jim Bitter has one of the most hard-luck stories in Classic history, having the winning fish flop back in the water.
Jim Bitter has one of the most hard-luck stories in Classic history, having the winning fish flop back in the water.
Is hard to imagine but Bill Dance's career might have catapulted even further if he hadn't lost a fish late in the 1973 Classic.
Is hard to imagine but Bill Dance’s career might have catapulted even further if he hadn’t lost a fish late in the 1973 Classic.
Mike Iaconelli's title  launched his career to another level.
Mike Iaconelli’s title launched his career to another level.