The six Classic qualifiers representing B.A.S.S. Nation

Out of thousands who compete every year, only six make it to the Big Show.

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Out of thousands who compete in B.A.S.S. Nation clubs each year, only six competitors make it through the ranks from local to state to divisional to championship levels. Those six then represent the B.A.S.S. Nation in the Bassmaster Classic.

Get to know the ones who are going to try to bring home a win for the Nation for the first time since Bryan Kerchal’s victory in 1994. Here are your competitors:

Paul Mueller

Coby Carden

Jeff Lugar

Teb Jones

Steve Lund

Troy Diede

Cheer loud and proud for the Nation!