Hunter vs. hunted

One ounce separates Keith Poche and Greg Vinson atop the Bassmaster Classic leaderboard. It's the slimmest of margins in the tightest of Classics.

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Day One: It’s fishing, guys

I’m not especially happy with how things went today but I will say that it’s a fishing tournament and this is the way things go sometimes.

Day One in the books!

Well, yesterday was a day that really went against the grain of how I like to fish. I never like to fish in crowds, and I’ll usually avoid crowds at all costs, even if that means avoiding the fish.

Wind makes for long day

With a north wind blowing strong prior to Friday’s Day One takeoff of the Bassmaster Classic, the fish-catching prospects weren’t great.

Yes, Keith, you’re on top

After Keith Poche stepped off the Classic stage, he did not fully realize he had just taken the lead from Greg Vinson by 1 ounce. Someone backstage helped drive it home to him.

Hammer time in McDade

McDade – a small backwater at the south end of Pool 5 –was undoubtedly one of the most popular spots on the Red on Day One.

Close but no cigar

For a quintet of competitors, today’s Bassmaster Classic blast-off rapidly devolved into an ooze-off.

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The Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods is known for fan fun, from giveaways to contests, as well as the place for tackle companies to showcase the latest outdoor gear and equipment directly to the world’s most avid bass fishing fans.

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