Classic: Guess the weight

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How much will it take to win the 2021 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk, and who will hoist that blue trophy? Well, we asked some of the Classic competitors, and here are their thoughts. By the way, we didn’t allow them to pick themselves. <br><br> Austin Felix thinks it will take just more than 59 pounds to win, and he believes John Cox has the chops to win.
How much will it take to win the 2021 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk, and who will hoist that blue trophy? Well, we asked some of the Classic competitors, and here are their thoughts. By the way, we didn’t allow them to pick themselves.

Austin Felix thinks it will take just more than 59 pounds to win, and he believes John Cox has the chops to win.

Bill Lowen, who won his first Bassmaster event this year, thinks 59 1/2 pounds will be enough to win. He said he’d put his money on Luke Palmer.
Bill Lowen, who won his first Bassmaster event this year, thinks 59 1/2 pounds will be enough to win. He said he’d put his money on Luke Palmer.
Brandon Palaniuk is more optimistic, guessing a winning weight of just more than 65 pounds. Chad Pipkens would be his pick to win.
Brandon Palaniuk is more optimistic, guessing a winning weight of just more than 65 pounds. Chad Pipkens would be his pick to win.
Brandon Card also tagged Chad Pipkens as a potential winner, with the winning total going just more than 52 pounds.
Brandon Card also tagged Chad Pipkens as a potential winner, with the winning total going just more than 52 pounds.
Brandon Cobb tagged the winning weight at 66 pounds, 3 ounces, and chose Shane Lehew as the possible winner.
Brandon Cobb tagged the winning weight at 66 pounds, 3 ounces, and chose Shane Lehew as the possible winner.
Brock Mosley said he believes the top weight will be right at 57 pounds. His winner? Who’s Grumpy? That would be fellow Elite Series pro Matt Herren.
Brock Mosley said he believes the top weight will be right at 57 pounds. His winner? Who’s Grumpy? That would be fellow Elite Series pro Matt Herren.
Elite Series rookie Bryan New said he thinks it’ll take just over 57 1/2 pounds to claim the victory. Clark Wendlandt would be his pick to win.
Elite Series rookie Bryan New said he thinks it’ll take just over 57 1/2 pounds to claim the victory. Clark Wendlandt would be his pick to win.
Chad Morgenthaler said it should take almost 53 pounds to win, with his pick to win being Bill Lowen.
Chad Morgenthaler said it should take almost 53 pounds to win, with his pick to win being Bill Lowen.
Chris Johnston, the only Canadian to win a Bassmaster Elite Series event, guessed 62 pounds for the wining weight. He chose his brother, Cory Johnston, as his winner.
Chris Johnston, the only Canadian to win a Bassmaster Elite Series event, guessed 62 pounds for the wining weight. He chose his brother, Cory Johnston, as his winner.
Chris Zaldain said it will take about 54 pounds to claim the top spot. Bill Lowen is his pick as the winner.
Chris Zaldain said it will take about 54 pounds to claim the top spot. Bill Lowen is his pick as the winner.
Clark Wendlandt guessed the winning weight at 66 pounds, 12 ounces. His winner pick also is Bill Lowen.
Clark Wendlandt guessed the winning weight at 66 pounds, 12 ounces. His winner pick also is Bill Lowen.
Fifty-eight pounds is what Clent Davis believes will be the winning weight. His pick to win would be Frank “The Tank” Talley.
Fifty-eight pounds is what Clent Davis believes will be the winning weight. His pick to win would be Frank “The Tank” Talley.
David Mullins, with supervision from Bassmaster photographer James Overstreet, decided it will take about 60 pounds to win. His winner pick is Bill Lowen.
David Mullins, with supervision from Bassmaster photographer James Overstreet, decided it will take about 60 pounds to win. His winner pick is Bill Lowen.
Drew Benton thinks it will take 76 1/2 pounds to win. He chose his buddy Drew Cook as the winner.
Drew Benton thinks it will take 76 1/2 pounds to win. He chose his buddy Drew Cook as the winner.
Drew Cook was a little less optimistic, tagging the winning weight at 66 pounds, 12 ounces. He chose his bud Drew Benton to win.
Drew Cook was a little less optimistic, tagging the winning weight at 66 pounds, 12 ounces. He chose his bud Drew Benton to win.
2019 Bassmaster Classic winner Hank Cherry said he thinks Lake Ray Roberts should produce a winning weight of just more than 59 pounds. Brock Mosley is his pick to win.
2019 Bassmaster Classic winner Hank Cherry said he thinks Lake Ray Roberts should produce a winning weight of just more than 59 pounds. Brock Mosley is his pick to win.
Hunter Shryock said just more than 58 pounds should be enough to claim the victory. He gave his vote of confidence to Luke Palmer.
Hunter Shryock said just more than 58 pounds should be enough to claim the victory. He gave his vote of confidence to Luke Palmer.
Jamie Hartman said wining weight should be 58 pounds, 6 pounces. And he added his voice to those who think Bill Lowen could take home the trophy.
Jamie Hartman said wining weight should be 58 pounds, 6 pounces. And he added his voice to those who think Bill Lowen could take home the trophy.
Jeff Gustafson guessed the second lowest winning weight at just 48 pounds. He thinks Taku Ito could be the one to catch that winning weight.
Jeff Gustafson guessed the second lowest winning weight at just 48 pounds. He thinks Taku Ito could be the one to catch that winning weight.
John Cox said he thinks Keith Carson, who qualified through the Bassmaster Opens, could win the 2021 Classic with 62 pounds.
John Cox said he thinks Keith Carson, who qualified through the Bassmaster Opens, could win the 2021 Classic with 62 pounds.
Jordan Wiggins said 57-11 should be enough for the win, and he said David Mullins could pull together the winning stringers.
Jordan Wiggins said 57-11 should be enough for the win, and he said David Mullins could pull together the winning stringers.
Bassmaster Opens qualifier Keith Carson said he would bet on John Cox to win, with the winning weight being just more than 58 pounds.
Bassmaster Opens qualifier Keith Carson said he would bet on John Cox to win, with the winning weight being just more than 58 pounds.
Luke Palmer said he thinks it will take 56 1/2 pounds to win. He put his money on Clark Wendlandt.
Luke Palmer said he thinks it will take 56 1/2 pounds to win. He put his money on Clark Wendlandt.
Matt Herren said 55 pounds, 9 ounces should be the winning weight. He’s another who thinks Bill Lowen could take the whole show.
Matt Herren said 55 pounds, 9 ounces should be the winning weight. He’s another who thinks Bill Lowen could take the whole show.
Bassmaster Opens qualifier Matt Robertson guessed 57 1/2 pounds for the winning weight. He said he chose current Bassmaster Angler of the Year leader Seth Feider as the winner because “Zona said he had a dream Seth would win.”
Bassmaster Opens qualifier Matt Robertson guessed 57 1/2 pounds for the winning weight. He said he chose current Bassmaster Angler of the Year leader Seth Feider as the winner because “Zona said he had a dream Seth would win.”
Micah Frazier said 58 pounds should take the win, and he bets on Bill Lowen.
Micah Frazier said 58 pounds should take the win, and he bets on Bill Lowen.
Current Bassmaster Angler of the Year leader Seth Feider said he thinks the winner will catch 65 pounds. His winner? Well, we’ll give you three guesses.
Current Bassmaster Angler of the Year leader Seth Feider said he thinks the winner will catch 65 pounds. His winner? Well, we’ll give you three guesses.
Shane LeHew tags Bill Lowen as the possible winner, with the winner will catch about 56 pounds.
Shane LeHew tags Bill Lowen as the possible winner, with the winner will catch about 56 pounds.
Stetson Blaylock said 61 pounds will be the winning weight. He said Matt Herren could very well be the winner.
Stetson Blaylock said 61 pounds will be the winning weight. He said Matt Herren could very well be the winner.
Bassmaster Opens qualifier Tommy Williamson guessed the lowest wining weight at 45 1/2 pounds. Bill Lowen is his pick to win.
Bassmaster Opens qualifier Tommy Williamson guessed the lowest wining weight at 45 1/2 pounds. Bill Lowen is his pick to win.