Hackney: “This one’s a little bit different”
FORT WORTH, Texas — With the experience of 18 previous Bassmaster Classics, 51-year-old Greg Hackney is “The Man” when it comes to putting this one in perspective. On the eve...
Lots of unfinished business for seasoned Classic contenders
In 1984, a young Greg Hackney, just a few weeks shy of his 11th birthday, sat in the stands and watched as Rick Clunn claimed his third Bassmaster Classic crown....
Johnston blends gratitude and ribbing in Night of Champions speech
During most Bassmaster Elite Series weigh-ins, Chris Johnston’s perpetual smile and disarming cheer belie an absolute beast that poses a constant threat from the St. Johns to the St. Lawrence....
Livesay’s confidence is ‘sky high’
FORT WORTH, Texas — Based on the obvious, Lee Livesay is considered one of the favorites to win the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour. The obvious...
Pro-Am: Wagner and Crawford take the title
Emil Wagner and Lavell Crawford take the win at the Progressive Bassmaster Classic Celebrity Pro-Am Driven By Yokohama Tire with 12 pounds, 9 ounces.
Practice day is gone with the wind
After more than 20 Bassmaster Classics, one thing I’ve realized is the final practice day is little more than a series of Rorschach Tests. You can generally learn less from the sparse fish catches than you can from the looks on...
Texas natives Golding, Marks chosen as recipients of Bass Fishing Hall of Fame’s Meritorious Service Award
of Bass Fishing Hall of Fame’s Meritorious Service Award SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — When talk begins to center around the significant figures in the history of Texas bass fishing, no conversation...
A different Classic experience
This year’s Bassmaster Classic is the first one I didn’t qualify for since I started fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2019. As a competitor, you want to be fishing...
Classic is like nothing else
This is the biggest week in bass fishing. We’ve always said the Bassmaster Classic is the Super Bowl of our sport, and it’s true. This event is like nothing else....
