No cheering from the press box
Steve Bowman and I drew the long straw today — we have the privilege of covering Steve Kennedy. I’ve known Kennedy for years, admired him for years. We’ve fished together,...
Walters in prime position – 6th place
Sixth place has historically been the place to be after Day 1 or Day 2 in Bassmaster Classics at Lake Hartwell. That’s where Casey Ashley was after Day 1 on...
Behind the scenes Day 1
Behind the scenes at the Day 1 weigh-in of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk. Steve Kennedy’s 6-pound, 7-ounce Phoenix Boats Big Bass, family support and...
What has Jared Miller been doing since he departed the Elite Series?
We caught up with Jared Miller after the Day 1 weigh-in. He had 16-11 and was sitting in 13th place. Miller qualified for the 2022 Classic via the B.A.S.S. Nation,...
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New is boat dock king for a day
Based on what the 55 competitors learned during practice, this Classic was expected to be a clinic in catching bass around boat docks. Day 1 has been exactly that, and...
Kennedy has lead on “terrible day”
Steve Kennedy just told me, “it’s been a terrible day. Terrible. But I do have two big ones, so I guess I’m still in the hunt.“ He said he’s caught...
Will spectators be a factor?
After watching Gerald Swindle for a while, we found Brandon Cobb nearby. He is struggling with a reported 9 pounds. He has the largest gallery we have seen so far,...
Felix gradually culling up
Austin Felix has moved into the top 10 on BassTrakk. He has a limit weighing 13-9. He’s working creeks off the main lake. He’s alternating between skipping a wacky rig...
B.A.S.S. CEO and dignitaries open the Classic Expo
B.A.S.S. Chairman and CEO Chase Anderson, along with Michelle Nance, Director of Destination Experiences for Visit Greenville SC and Curtis Etheridge, District Manager for Academy Sports + Outdoors officially opened...
