2014 Classic field is finalized

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Lake Guntersville will host 56 of the world’s best anglers, Feb. 21-23, during the 2014 Bassmaster Classic. The anglers qualified through various routes: The roster consists of the reigning Bassmaster Classic champion, the top anglers in Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year (AOY) points standings, winners of Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens and Bassmaster Elite Series events, and winners of championship events in the B.A.S.S. Nation, the College Series and the Weekend Series.

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Cliff Pace Petal, Miss. Qualified by winning the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.
*Cliff Pace will miss the 2014 Classic due to an injury.

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Todd Faircloth Jasper, Texas Qualified by winning the Sabine River Challenge presented by STARK Cultural Venues.

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Keith Combs Huntington, Texas Qualified by winning the Rigid Industries Falcon Slam.

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Jason Christie Park Hill, Okla. Qualified by winning the Ramada Quest.

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Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif. Qualfied by winning the West Point Lake Battle.

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Edwin Evers Talala, Okla. Qualified by winning the Alabama River Charge presented by Star brite.

Photo: James Overstreet

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Tommy Biffle Wagoner, Okla. Qualified by winning Diet Mountain Dew Mississippi River Rumble presented by Power-Pole.

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Brandon Palaniuk Rathdrum, Idaho Qualified by winning the Evan Williams Bourbon Showdown at St. Lawrence River.

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Chris Lane Guntersville, Ala. Qualified by winning the Plano Championship Chase

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Richard Howes Oviedo, Fla. Qualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #1.

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Patrick Bone Cleveland, Ga. Qualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #2.

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David Kilgore Jasper, Ala. Qualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #3.

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Stephen Browning Hot Springs, Ark. Qualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #1.

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Chris Jones Bokoshe, Okla. Qualified by winning Bass Pro Shops Central Open #2.

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Randall Tharp Port St. Joe, Fla. Qualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #3.

Photo: James Overstreet

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Randy Howell Springville, Ala. Qualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #1.

Photo: Seigo Saito

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Michael Iaconelli Pittsgrove, N.J. Qualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3.

Photo: James Overstreet

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Jeff Lugar McGaheyville, Va. Qualified by winning the Mid Atlantic Division at the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.

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Coby Carden Shelby, Ala. Qualified by winning the Southern Division at the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.

Photo: Shaye Baker

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Mark Dove North Vernon, Ind. Qualified by winning the Northern Division at the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.

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Paul Mueller Southbury, Ct. Qualified by winning the Eastern Division at the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.

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Doug Thompson Mabelvale, Ark. Qualified by winning the Central Division at the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.

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Tim Johnston Kalispell, Mont. Qualified by winning the Western Division at the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.

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Jordan Lee Auburn, Ala. Qualified by winning the Carhartt College Classic Bracket.

Photo: Seigo Saito

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Adam Wagner Tennessee Qualified by winning Bassmaster Weekend Series.

Photo: Craig Lamb

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Aaron Martens Leeds, Ala. Qualified by winning the 2013 Toyota Angler of the Year award.

Photo: James Overstreet

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Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, Mich. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

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Bobby Lane Lakeland, Fla. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

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Alton Jones Lorena, Texas Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

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John Crews Salem, Va. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

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Chris Zaldain San Jose, Calif. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

Photo: James Overstreet

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Cliff Crochet Pierre Part, La. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

Photo: James Overstreet

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Ish Monroe Hughson, Calif. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

Photo: Mark Hicks

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Ott DeFoe Knoxville, Tenn. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

Photo: James Overstreet

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Hank Cherry Maiden, N.C. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

Photo: James Overstreet

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Greg Vinson Wetumpka, Ala. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

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John Murray Phoenix, Ariz. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

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Brent Chapman Lake Quivira, Kan. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

Photo: James Oversteet

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Terry Scroggins San Mateo, Fla. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

Photo: Darren Jacobson

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Steve Kennedy Auburn, Ala. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

Photo: James Overstreet

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Yusuke Miyazaki Forney, Texas Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

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Jonathon VanDam Kalamazoo, Mich. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

Photo: James Oversteet

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Gerald Swindle Warrior, Ala. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

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Dean Rojas Lake Havasu City, Ariz. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

Photo: Steve Bowman

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Takahiro Omori Emory, Texas Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

Photo: James Overstreet

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Rick Morris Virginia Beach, Va. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

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David Walker Sevierville, Tenn. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

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Cliff Pirch Payson, Ariz. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

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Morizo Shimizu Osaka, Japan Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

Photo: Seigo Saito

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Mark Davis Mount Ida, Ark. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

Photo: James Oversteet

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Casey Ashley Donalds, S.C. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

Photo: Mark Hicks

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Gary Klein Weatherford, Texas Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

Photo: Seigo Saito

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Josh Bertrand Gilbert, Ariz. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

Photo: James Overstreet

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Bill Lowen Brookville, Ind. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

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Fred Roumbanis Bixby, Okla. Qualified by Angler of the Year points.

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Chad Morgenthaler

Carbondale, Ill.

Qualified by winning the Bassmaster Classic Wild Card presented by Star Tron.

Photo: James Overstreet

2014 Classic field is finalized

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