Smallmouth will be a big factor

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It’s been almost two decades since smallmouth bass figured in a big way at the Bassmaster Classic. Specifically, that would be going back to Woo Daves’ Classic...

The Champ is here

The 2019 Bassmaster Classic Champion is in this room. The 52 qualified anglers are briefed by Tournament Director Trip Weldon and Chase Anderson.

DeFoe: Odds-on favorite

Many of us consider Ott DeFoe to be the odds-on favorite. He has likely fished here more than anyone else in the field and will sleep in his own bed....

Stopping for a chat

Anglers funnel through for the Bassmaster Classic gifting sweet and stop by to chat with Craig Lamb for a basscam. Brandon Lester and Jake Whitaker stopped for a quick video.

Let’s get lowdown from Dr. Bass

A quick search of Knoxville and bass comes up with Dr. Bass. He sounds like he’d have the lowdown on the Tennessee River fish the anglers will be chasing this...

Important info for Classic spectator boats

Planning on watching the anglers on the water this week? Here’s some information from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.  Here are a list of unsafe areas for boating within the...

10 days until the Classic!

Attend the 2019 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods Information on the Bassmaster Classic Outdoor Expo presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods

Wrapping it up

Clarks Hill Youth Fishing Team wrapping up at Lake Hartwell.

Two anglers

Junior anglers Landon Bannister and Luke Rowland in the Junior division pose with Lake Hartwell bass.

Grinding it out until the end

Seth Jenkins and Chase Crenshaw grinding it out until the end!