Being Angler of the Year now is a far cry from what it was in Roland Martin's day.
In this photo gallery you will see Kevin Vandam's story of when he started fishing and what he has won over a span of two decades.
In this photo gallery you will see the 2009 elite series Dixie Duel in Wheeler lake in Alabama. It is day two behind the scenes.
In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers at the highly anticipated Day Three weigh-in at the 2009 Bassmaster Classic on the Red River, near Shreveport, Louisiana.
In this article you will read about a gala held to honor Kevin VanDam.
In this photo gallery, you'll find images from Elite Night at the 2009 Bassmaster Classic on the Red River, near Shreveport, Louisiana.
Clunn has clearly been the most accomplished angler in Bassmaster Classic history. With back-to-back wins in 1976 and 1977, he established himself as the first Classic-created superstar in the sport.
Most Classic fans know about the 10 pounds rule, but if you don't here it is: Each Classic competitor is allowed just 10 pounds of terminal tackle in the boat with him. That includes lures, sinkers, hooks and the like.
The anglers had no idea where they'd be headed for the first championship.
Elias fished deep running crankbaits near the bottom, holding his rod with all but the handle under the water, to force the diving plugs even deeper.