The “Maine” Man
His easy laugh and nearly constant smile mask the heart of a fierce competitor. That’s who Tyler Williams is. No doubt, the 22-year-old from Belgrade, Maine, came to Tulsa ready...
100% chance Jocumsen and Huff will cast classic shallow lures on Grand
There’s good news for Bassmaster Classic fans who haven’t jumped on board the forward-facing sonar train. At least two of pro fishing’s brightest young stars say there’s a 100-percent chance...
Basketball and bass fishing
It’s been a while since Luke Palmer walked the halls of Coalgate High School, but memories of his varsity basketball years inspire him for his 5th Bassmaster Classic appearance. Helping...
Schmitt’s motivation
They say no one remembers who finished second at a Bassmaster Classic, but you can bet Bryan Schmitt will never forget how close he came to winning the 2023 Academy...
Radio: 2024 Classic Media Day Special
Join host Thom Abraham as he catches up with the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Jockey Outdoors competitors at Media Day. Listen to Bassmaster Radio.
Yavorsky, barely 18, is the youngest Classic qualifier ever
TULSA, Okla. — No matter where he finishes in this tournament, Aaron Yavorsky will leave here with a B.A.S.S. record. He turned 18 years old last Friday, on the first...
Hackney’s dues are paid in full
When 50 year-old Greg Hackney launches his boat tomorrow, it’ll mark his 225th Bassmaster event and 18th Bassmaster Classic. He’s won six B.A.S.S. events, including three Elite Series tournaments, an...
Easy Easton ready for Classic stage
Even at the ripe age of 21 years young, Easton Fothergill is about as even-keeled and easygoing as a bass angler gets. Fothergill is the College Series’ representative in the...
Kenta Kimura — the Classic’s other Okie
TULSA, Okla. — There are two Oklahoma anglers competing in this week’s Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Jockey Outdoors who both look and sound authentically Oklahoma. From their...
Dreams described at Night of Champions
Kyle Welcher, the 2023 Bassmaster Angler of the Year, spoke truths that no-doubt resonated with every angler in attendance.
