The Classic’s mussel factor
It’s all about the origin; where we come from, who we call kin often plays a significant role in who we become. The same is true for the two reservoirs...
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How the pros practice for the Classic
Dates are important, but seasonality is what largely governs fishing outcomes. The 53rd Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota is scheduled for March 24-26, but four days...
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Full circle to Knoxville
During the moments just after the final-day weigh-in for the 2019 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville, with confetti still flying, I bumped into Tim Price, pro staff...
Destiny’s child
It was the final day of the 1989 Bassmaster Classic. Jim Bitter had just landed a small James River bass. He measured it on a roughshod ruler imprinted on the...
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Toyota hooks 2023 Bassmaster Classic presenting sponsorship
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Longtime partners B.A.S.S. and Toyota, which has served as the exclusive Automobile/Truck and Mobility partner of B.A.S.S. for nearly 20 years, announced today that Toyota inked a deal...
The Classic’s unsung heroes
Among thousands of people attending bass fishing’s biggest event is a small group wearing brightly colored shirts with all-access credentials. They are not VIPs there to enjoy the perks. Instead,...
2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic final day broadcast moving to FOX
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After more than 4.3 million fans tuned in to FOX and FS1 for the dramatic live coverage of the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic, which saw...
