Expo has everything

Skeet Reese would rather have been fishing this week, but he didn’t have a lot of time to sit around and think about not qualifying for the Classic with his hectic schedule at the Expo.

Gear

Berkley expands their plastics line

Berkley has chosen this year’s Expo to introduce several new plastic baits in their PowerBait and Havoc lines.

Poche’s 6-13 kicks off Carhartt Big Bass program

Keith Poche not only took Friday’s lead, he also brought in the largest bass on Day One.

‘Why not me’ Walker changes his slogan

David Walker was grinning Friday, feeling good after posting fourth place on Day One of the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.

Polfer finesses first day

On Friday, Classic rookie and B.A.S.S. Federation Nation qualifier Josh Polfer of Nampa, appeared to be calm, waiting in his boat in the staging area outside the CenturyLink Center.

Day Two Quotable

The best lines overheard on Day Two of the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.

Day One vs. 2009 Red River Classic

What better tournament to compare the current Red River Bassmaster Classic to than the 2009 Classic: same water, same time, somewhat similar conditions.

Newlyweds at the Classic

It may be a little chillier than most people’s idea of paradise, but that’s what the 2012 Bassmaster Classic is to Taylor and Matthew Fitzhugh, who chose to honeymoon in Shreveport during the three-day fishing competition.

Humility and Shredded Wheat

Day One of the Bassmaster Classic never gets old to Shaw Grigsby, who experience his 14th.

Day One Quotable

Best lines overheard on Day One of the 2012 Classic.