Classic Analysis: Final day of practice
Knoxville is not making it easy on the pessimists. Even noted naysayer-slash-sandbagger Patrick Walters couldn’t hide his excitement about what is to come. “Fishing is good,” he said bluntly, without...
Classic ‘variables’ in play
The long-awaited day has finally arrived. The Official Practice Day of the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour. But wait, the anglers have practiced for three...
Confidence starts on Wednesday at the Classic
Wednesday of Bassmaster Classic Week is all about practice and it’s been that way, well, since the beginning. But it’s carried a different weight for every Classic since. Allen Iverson...
Love Bass, Stop Cancer
While you watch the 2026 Bassmaster Classic either in person or online, you may notice some unique and colorful windshields being run by Skeeter/Yamaha pros. While they look cool, they...
Fothergill isn’t satisfied: Defending champ eyes another Classic title
The spotlight of professional bass fishing once again burns bright now that the Bassmaster Classic returns to Knoxville, Tenn. With the Tennessee River system serving as the playing field and...
First-time qualifiers navigate the Classic’s schedule of starts and stops
“This is my 25th Classic,” Laker Howell said as he navigated the gifting suite for the 2026 Bassmaster Classic contenders. “I haven’t missed one since I was born.” Implied but not explicitly...
Classic Q & A with Cox
John Cox is always fun to chat with, even amid the most pressure-packed week in bass fishing. We caught up with him Tuesday under the 266-feet tall Sunsphere in Knoxville,...
The Classic is a can’t miss
I’ve been at this career for a long time now and I’m fortunate enough to have qualified for my 14th Bassmaster Classic. I’ve been to every other one in my career...
Gear Review: REDARC Tow-Pro Link
WHAT IS IT? REDARC Tow-Pro Link WHAT SETS IT APART? This product offers plug-and-play operation that uses a standard trailer harness connector and a Bluetooth remote. The kit includes reusable...
Key Ingredient: Christie’s adjustment delivers Classic win
When we look back at an angler’s past victory, we often find that success resulted from several variables favorably aligning. In many cases, a deeper analysis finds that a particular detail played a key role in the winning outcome. Here, we look at an example from Jason Christie’s 2022 Bassmaster Classic win at Lake Hartwell.
