B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer is living the dream
Dave Mercer would rather emcee the 2011 Bassmaster Classic than compete in it.
A historic look at Day One of the Bassmaster Classic
A look at Classic tournaments that's received plenty of attention.
2011 Bassmaster Classic - Day One - Launch II
This gallery features photos from the day one launch of the 2011 Bassmaster Classic.
The Weighmaster Trip Weldon
Trip Weldon's got one of the best seats in the house at the Classic: on stage with the anglers.
Two Bassmaster Classic stages this year
Fans who attend the 41st Bassmaster Classic at the New Orleans Arena will be treated to alternating action on two stages.
New emcee to make his debut
Dave Mercer claims that emceeing the Classic in the New Orleans Arena is the first job he's ever studied for.
2011 Bassmaster Classic - Day One - Launch
This album features photos from the 2011 Bassmaster Classic day one launch.
Starting Right at the Bassmaster Classic
There's an old saying about the Bassmaster Classic that you can't win it in one day, but you can surely lose it. Just ask Basil Bacon, who blanked on the first day of the 1979 Classic then came roaring back to finish second, just three pounds - one good fish - behind Hank Parker.
Keeping things in perspective
Here's the deal: I'm really pumped up about this Classic. I can't say I've ever felt this way.
Time to roll the dice
It's the first day of the Bassmaster Classic, and I hope I'm putting 5-pounders in my livewell as you read this.
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