Night of Champions

The Night of Champions was held Wednesday at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa.

Kevin VanDam talks about the importance of winning the Bassmaster Classic. With four titles, he should know.

Jonathon VanDam and B.A.S.S. writer Ken Duke talk about the 2013 Classic.

Aaron Martens and Cliff Prince are enjoying the Night of Champions.

Greg Hackney and Mark Zona are telling fish stories.

B.A.S.S. writer Steve Price and B.A.S.S. photographer Gary Tramontina pose for a picture.

Ken Duke and Ott DeFoe talk about past Classics. Ken Duke is a walking encyclopedia of all things B.A.S.S.

Chris Lane and B.A.S.S writer Louie Stout talking about today’s weather as Jerry McKinnis listens in.

Columnist Don Barone and Shaw Grigsby are enjoying the evening.

Gerald Swindle poses with his wife Le Ann.

Bruce Akin, CEO of B.A.S.S., presents Ish Monroe with the Century belt for his Okeechobee total of 108 pounds, 5 ounces.

Carhartt brought out its Big Bass Award for the 2012 Elite season.

Tim Humes from Carhartt presents Greg Hackney with the Big Bass award for a 10-pound, 9-ounce brute Hackney weighed in the St Johns River Elite event. Carhartt is the offical clothing sponsor for B.A.S.S.

As reigning Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year, Brent Chapman addresses the crowd.

Brent’s Mom (Pat), Father (Ron), daughter (Makaya) and son (Mason), have front row seats as Brent thanks his sponsors and his family for their support.

Jerry McKinnis offers his closing remarks at the conclusion of “The Night of Champions.”