1985 Bassmaster Classic XV
Fishing his Carolina rig Do Nothing worm along a sandbar, Chancellor caught seven-bass limits during the first hour of fishing each of the first two days.
Classic Countdown: 24
The anglers had no idea where they'd be headed for the first championship.
Classic Countdown: 25
One number that may haunt Martin is 25. That's how many times he qualified to fish the Bassmaster Classic and how many times he didn't win it.
1984 Bassmaster Classic XIV
Two future presidents of the United States assisted at the weigh-in, and several Classic records were broken.
Major League Play
Jelani "JJ" Hennessey hopes to fish all nine events in three Opens events as soon as his birthday comes around in January.
Classic Countdown: 26
In fact, Paul Chamblee may have been the best professional angler who never won a BASS event. He was that good.
1983 Bassmaster Classic XIII
In the toughest Classic to date, Larry Nixon outpaced a frustrated field. The Ohio River produced only five 6-bass limits over the three competition days.
1982 Bassmaster Classic XII
Elias fished deep running crankbaits near the bottom, holding his rod with all but the handle under the water, to force the diving plugs even deeper.
Classic Countdown: 27
In 2003 when a landowner fired at him with a rifle, Klein turned around and found a safer area rather than risk his life and the life of his cameraman.
Classic XI
Stanley Mitchell of Fitzgerald, Georgia, is the Classic's youngest champion at 21, winning the 11th Bassmaster Classic.
