Classic Countdown: 11

In this article, you can read how the number 11 belongs to Preston Clark and his 11-pound 10 ounce largemouth from the 2006 Classic on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes in Florida.

Ahead to the Red

Legendary actors John Wayne and Montgomery Clift duke it out in the 1948 Western "Red River." Sixty years later, there ae more legends to be trading blows in the 2009 Bassmaster Classic to be held Feb. 20 on the Louisiana River.

Classic Countdown: 12

In this article, you can read about Peter Thliveros and his history with fishing 12 Bassmaster Classics. Maybe 13 will be the lucky charm.

Classic XXVII – Aug. 7-9, 1997

In the closest finish in the 27-year history of the Bassmaster Classic, Dion Hibdon was the champion at the 27th Bassmaster Classic at Lake Logan Martin, Alabama.

Happiness is the Right Truck

I've been busy lately. I'm working on this from Chicago while I'm headed home. My new boat's waiting for me at my brother's place. I'll pick it up on my way home from the airport. Then I need to get it packed for the Classic and the first couple of Elite Series tournaments.

The R-Word

The R-word wins when the boats stay on the banks. The R-word wins when the boat trailers stay in the driveway. There IS NO OTHER CHOICE but to take to the water. Anything short of that, and the recession wins.

Classic Countdown: 13

Read about the 13 "unlucky" number of rookies and how they managed to qualify for the 2009 Bassmaster Classic.

Classic XXVI – Aug. 8-10, 1996

In this article, you can read how George Cochran went against conventional wisdom to win the 1996 Bassmaster Classic at Lay Lake, Alabama.

Classic XXV – Aug. 3-5, 1995

In this article, you can read how the brushpiles looked good to Mark Davis and helped him to win the Silver Anniversary edition of the 25th Bassmaster Classic.

Classic Countdown: 14

In this article, you can read about the number 14 and the greatest comeback from a first day deficit in Classic history.