Twas the night before the Bassmaster Classic
For many bass fishing fans, the night before the Bassmaster Classic carries the same excitement as Christmas Eve. It is the evening before one of the sport’s biggest stages comes to life....
Palaniuk poised for the Classic puzzle
Three good days on the water and fifteen bass away from fishing immortality. Brandon Palaniuk knows well what’s at stake this week and how an achievement he’s dreamed of since...
Johnston’s zingers highlight Night of Champions
We do it every year and, even though the general format varies minimally, Night of Champions never fails to kick off the Bassmaster Classic with a memorable mix of admiration...
Parents and would-be parents fuel Night of Champions
Indeed, family support systems were the theme for the evening, even as supposedly individual achievements were feted.
Feider looking for Classic ‘buckets’ in dad’s old jacket
If Seth Feider wins the 56th annual Bassmaster Classic, his Vexus will likely be in dirt-shallow water catching largemouth he refers to as “buckets” on a Rapala squarebill or perhaps...
From College champion to the Classic: Berlinsky embraces a dream week
At just 20-years-young, Tripp Berlinsky is stepping onto bass fishing’s biggest stage with equal parts excitement, disbelief and nerves. The reigning Bassmaster College Series Classic Bracket champion earned his spot...
Dyer’s river skills lift him to Day 1 lead at 2026 Kayak Championship
Nick Dyer takes the Day 1 lead at the 2025 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship presented by Native Watercraft with 101.25 inches.
Daily Limit: More answers sought in final practice
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Hooking bass was mostly out of the question Wednesday. The mission was to find more answers. The 58 anglers blasted off for the final practice for the...
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...
