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Classic Moments: The first Classic
May 2, 2020
Bobby Murray of Hot Springs, Ark., won the inaugural Bassmaster Classic with a catch of 17 bass weighing 43 pounds, 11 ounces.
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Flashback: 1971 Bassmaster Classic
November 27, 2019
As anglers and fans get ready for the 50th Bassmaster Classic, take a look back to the first one in 1971.
Article
See one of the first Classic boats at the Expo
February 20, 2014
Scootin' down the road on an errand and there it sat! Even from far away I could see the Bassmaster Classic decal standing out against a red hull. I saw it was an inboard...
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Video: 1971 Bassmaster Classic
January 14, 2014
The first Bassmaster Classic was held in Lake Mead, Nevada, in 1971. Bobby Murray of Hot Springs, Ark., won the inaugural Bassmaster Classic with a catch of 17 bass...
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Classic Countdown: 24
January 28, 2009
The anglers had no idea where they'd be headed for the first championship.
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Legends & Lore - Secrets of the Tour
September 16, 2008
In 1971 the very first Super Bowl of bass fishing was held, the only problem was that nobody knew where it would be. By design, Ray Scott kept the location secret until all...
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Classic I
February 8, 2007
Classic I Oct. 20-22, 1971
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