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Last-minute frenzied prep for Classic anglers
Heeeeeeeere's Jeff. Although he's not gone completely Jack Nicholson yet, Classic competitor Jeff Kriet admits his Ardmore, Okla., household is stir crazy.
2011 Bassmaster Classic Prep
Photos of several 2011 Bassmaster Classic anglers who have previous Classic wins or near-wins
Making the Most of Color Changes
When bass fail to react to a certain bait color, Davis maintains, the cause is often due to prolonged exposure to that particular hue.
Preparing to Tow
When bass fishermen get together to compare notes, it often devolves into a competition over whose boat is the fastest, whose boat handles rough water the best or whose boat has the best layout. It's only infrequently that we sit down and compare tow vehicles.
The Perils of Dock Talk
At one time or another, everyone who has ever gone out in pursuit of bass has done so with another angler's advice on how to catch them still ringing in his ears. In most cases, the information was delivered with the best of intentions. More times than not, however, such "dock talk" is more harmful than helpful.
2011 Classic by the numbers
Now that the field is set, let's look at the 2011 Bassmaster Classic qualifiers as a group. Words tell great stories, but numbers can reveal truths that words only hint at.
2011 Bassmaster Classic Qualifiers
Fifty of the world's top anglers will compete for the title of Bassmaster Classic champion on the Louisiana Delta, Feb. 18-20, 2011. Check out the official 2011 Classic field below, and learn more about the qualifying anglers by clicking on their name.
Getting it right
Last week's travel took me to a Texas ranch outside of Dallas where I met with Strike King personnel and media people for a few days of product testing, story interviews, photo sessions and some great bass fishing. Other pros in our group were Greg Hackney, my nephew Jonathon VanDam, Mark Menendez, James Niggemeyer and Mark Davis.
BASS Reporter's Notebook
Deb Johnson highlights the Elite Postseason with Kevin VanDam, Skeet Reese, and Edwin Evers.
2010 Elite Series Sooner Run - Day Three - Weigh-In
Take a look at the lunkers the B.A.S.S. pros brought in on the third day of competition. In this photo gallery you'll see images from the 2010 Elite Series Sooner Run at Fort Gibson Lake.
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