Too short
After patiently sharing the small area with Avena at his side, Pirch finally hooked up. Alas, the fish did not measure but it shows that there might be reason to...
Smallmouth factor shows up big
Several anglers predicted the Classic winner would average weighing-in two smallmouth bass per day. That appeared to be on the money after Day 1. Leader Ott DeFoe had three smallmouths...
Crispy start
With temps in the high 30s, it’s brisk. A big change from yesterday to more seasonal temps. Justin Lucas made a 15 minute run down river from Knoxville to start...
A current affair
The TVA is pulling 67000 cfs today, about the same as yesterday, but 30,000 less than a week ago. Still, up at the takeoff we had to put rhe outboard...
Only 15 anglers left in the chase?
Ott DeFoe checked all the winning formula boxes on Day 1 of the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. Before the three-day tournament started, the consensus was that...
The Golden Ram
Today Andy Crawford and I will be following 3rd-place angler Clifford Pirch, which is significant for a number of reasons. First, he’s the only current Elite near the top of...
Saturday forecast update
While we’ll have to deal with a few clouds at take off on Saturday morning, those clouds will dissipate and nearly full sunshine can be expected by the afternoon. Temperatures...
Classic a Hawk family affair
Most anglers agree that having family at the Bassmaster Classic provides motivation, encouragement, maybe even consolation. But for Roy Hawk, his Classic experience will be much more familial, as his...
Justin Lucas’ emotional AOY speech
Wednesday night B.A.S.S. honored its 2018 champions at Night of Champions, an event that culminated with a speech from the 2018 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year, Justin Lucas.
Classic stage sneak peek
Knoxville’s Thompson-Boling Arena is almost ready for the Day 1 weigh-in of the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. Lines of rabid fishing fans were forming before noon,...
