Swindle has learned to handle the downtime
No one in this 55-man field has competed in more Bassmaster Classics than 53-year-old Gerald Swindle.
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Adaptability key for Blaylock’s springtime success
Since joining the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2017, Stetson Blaylock has consistently been one of the best on tour when fishing springtime tournaments in the southeast.
Behind the scenes at Classic registration
See the Classic anglers gather and get ready as festivities begin at the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota!
Volunteer State anglers in search of next step
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Veteran Elite Series pros and 2023 Bassmaster Classic qualifiers Brandon Lester and David Mullins are both rabid fans of the University of Tennessee’s orange-clad teams. “There’s nothing...
From the cheap seats to the big stage
The last time the Bassmaster Classic came to Knoxville, Louis Monetti was a bass fishing-obsessed college sophomore sitting in the upper deck of Thompson-Boling arena. Like many in the crowd,...
Knoxville is a very special place
After an inconsistent start to the season, I have a burning desire inside of me to make something big happen at the upcoming Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented...
Clean up at Fort Loudoun
Volunteers have gather near Fort Loudoun for the Yamaha Rightwaters and Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful Cleanup. Along with community members, anglers Bill Lowen, Ish Monroe and Bobby Lane are...
