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.
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.
