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.
Watching the Classic on my home lake
With the Bassmaster Classic taking place on Fort Loudoun-Tellico lakes, this will be the second time in a little more than a month that B.A.S.S. will visit the Tennessee River....
KVD previews the 2026 Bassmaster Classic
Kevin VanDam understands every nuance and detail of this event from a competitor’s standpoint, but his passion for the sport, and this tournament in particular, burns just as hot as a fan.
Gambling on myself
Looking back over February’s Alabama Swing, the Elite season obviously didn’t start the way I wanted it to. Even so, I was able to take some encouragement from both of...
Daily Limit: Ebare would revel in baby, boom at Classic
The draw of bass fishing’s biggest event moved Dakota Ebare to put his career on the line, but his gamble is paying off. “It’s kind of surreal,” the 33-year-old from...
Classic contenders plan for change as practice reaches the halfway point
Hear from Classic contenders Bryan Schmitt, Trey McKinney and Tucker Smith as they recap Day 2 of practice at the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour.
Last-minute heroics
After finishing 30th at Lake Guntersville and 22nd at Lake Martin, I’m 13th in the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year points. It’s a lot easier to keep the momentum...
