2004 Bassmaster Classic: Brauer’s back

As Brauer enjoyed the view from atop bass-fishing's highest mountains, a wild wave smashed into his boat while he competed in a 1999 tournament on Lake St. Clair near Detroit.

2004 Bassmaster Classic: Practice

They were eight of the most precious hours of the year for pros competing in the 34th annual Bassmaster Classic, yet none of the casts made during Wednesday's practice round even counted.

Running the Classic race

Some anglers have won from the lead, while others have stormed back from behind to claim fishing's biggest prize.

2004 Bassmaster Classic: Omori leads

Thirty-four-year-old Takahiro Omori, a two-time Classic contender now living in Emory, Texas, became the first Japanese angler to lead the prestigious three-day world championship.

2004 Bassmaster Classic: Winner

Japanese pro Takahiro Omori conjured up some last-minute heroics Sunday to become the first non-American to win the Bassmaster Classic and capture the sport's world championship title.

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