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Classic Media Day 2026

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Classic: Rigged ‘n ready

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2026 Classic Pro-Am

See the professional anglers team up with celebrities for an exciting day of fishing at the 2026 Bassmaster Classic Progressive Celebrity Pro-Am Driven By Yokohama!

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Classic 2026: First cast baits

Top Videos

Who is your fishing hero?

Momentum vs. experience

Day 1 predictions: Palaniuk, Welcher, Loberg, Hamner

Watch Progressive Celebrity Pro-Am LIVE streams

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Chris Johnston’s 2026 Night of Champions Angler of the Year speech

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Classic competitors recap final practice on Tennessee River

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Largemouth or smallmouth at the 2026 Bassmaster Classic?

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Fothergill, Palaniuk, McKinney, Lester and Meyer report from Knoxville

Fantasy Fishing

Fantasy Fishing

Thom Abraham’s Pick ‘Em Picks: 2026 Bassmaster Classic

Fantasy Fishing

Fantasy Fishing: No knock on Knoxville

Fantasy Fishing

Fantasty Fishing: Lots of options at the Classic

Fantasy Fishing

Fantasy Fishing: All-in on a “new” fishery

Fantasy Fishing

Fantasy Fishing: High expectations on Rocky Top

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Jocumsen makes 2026 Bassmaster Classic Fantasy picks

Fantasy Fishing

Fantasy Fishing: A different Tennessee River

Fantasy Fishing

Pundit Pick ‘Em Picks – Lake Martin

Editors’ Picks

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Classic Analysis: Final day of practice

Knoxville is not making it easy on the pessimists. Even noted naysayer-slash-sandbagger Patrick Walters couldn’t hide his excitement about what is to come.

Pete Robbins

March, 11 2026

Is it Tellico’s time to shine?

Dock Talk: Classic 2026

Behind the scenes: Classic Night of Champions 2026

McKinney’s final day of practice at Tennessee River

Classic Pro-Am morning action

Gear

Gear Review: REDARC Tow-Pro Link

Top Tackle: Palmer’s go-to jigs for the spring

Gear Review: EGO FireSteel Tool Kit

The many advantages of lithium batteries

Top Tackle: Two swimbaits to approach shallow cover

Gear Review: Savage Gear Glide Pro

Tristan McCormick’s prespawn tacklebox

Gear Review: Simms Stone Cold LS Shirt

How-To

Mercury Move of the Tournament: Stetson Blaylock

Shapeshifting dock patterns at Lake Martin

Martin fit my style perfectly

How to fish for bass during a shad kill

Fishing tough rivers

How to fish the ‘ball of fuzz’ dice bait

The differences between bass and redfish

Randy Howell’s ‘new’ tricks for winter bass

Columns

Lake Martin set up perfectly for me

The Classic is a can’t miss

Watching the Classic on my home lake

Gambling on myself

Last-minute heroics

Knoxville makes the Classic even more special

Conservation News

Conservation News

AFTCO and B.A.S.S. renew partnership with expanded conservation and program support

Conservation News

An unexpected crossroads: Sportfishing’s national recruitment efforts stalled

Conservation News

Application window open for Bass Fishing Hall of Fame scholarships and conservation grants

Conservation News

2026 AFTCO x B.A.S.S. Conservation Grants

Conservation News

Applications open for 2026 scholarships honoring former B.A.S.S. Conservation Director Noreen Clough

Latest Industry News

Yamaha, B.A.S.S. extend partnership focused on competition and conservation

Conservation News

Daily Limit: Big start for Arkansas’ big bass program

Meet the 2026 Elites

See Elite Anglers

2026 Bassmaster Classic Qualifiers

See Classic Anglers

Angler of the Year

BassmastHER

Twas the night before the Bassmaster Classic

Introducing kids to a life of fishing

An ode to my younger self

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Kylee Short invites you to the upcoming BassmastHER Workshops!

Tips for being a ‘good co-angler’

Anastasia Patterson is ready for the Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn

Fischer looking to make big leap in second season as an Opens pro

BassmastHER Profile: LeAnn Swindle shares her light

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