Elite anglers rock the Toyota Texas Bass Classic

Elite Series pro Keith Combs caught a mind-boggling 110 pounds of bass in three days at the Toyota Texas Bass Classic at Lake Fork.

This 8-pound, 8-ounce largemouth that Kevin VanDam caught represents well the huge bass, monstrous 5-bass limits, and great crowds of fishing fans and country music lovers that were a part of the 2014 Toyota Texas Bass Classic on Lake Fork this past weekend.
This 8-pound, 8-ounce largemouth that Kevin VanDam caught represents well the huge bass, monstrous 5-bass limits, and great crowds of fishing fans and country music lovers that were a part of the 2014 Toyota Texas Bass Classic on Lake Fork this past weekend.
Thanks to an awesome number of volunteers, morning launch went smoothly for 50 of the world’s best bass pros.
Thanks to an awesome number of volunteers, morning launch went smoothly for 50 of the world’s best bass pros.
Mike Iaconelli shares a 7-pound, 8-ounce bass with his fish-loving young son, Vegas.
Mike Iaconelli shares a 7-pound, 8-ounce bass with his fish-loving young son, Vegas.
Iaconelli hoists his fat green Lake Fork bass up for thousands of fans at the outdoor weigh-in.
Iaconelli hoists his fat green Lake Fork bass up for thousands of fans at the outdoor weigh-in.
Iaconelli’s Toyota teammate, Terry “Big Show” Scroggins, caught a giant 9-pound, 8-ounce Lake Fork bass on Day 1 of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic. Scroggins has been very successful at events held on Lake Fork.
Iaconelli’s Toyota teammate, Terry “Big Show” Scroggins, caught a giant 9-pound, 8-ounce Lake Fork bass on Day 1 of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic. Scroggins has been very successful at events held on Lake Fork.
The bass aren’t the only big thing at the Toyota Texas Bass Classic. Crowds gather to see concerts after weigh-in each night, too.
The bass aren’t the only big thing at the Toyota Texas Bass Classic. Crowds gather to see concerts after weigh-in each night, too.
Little Big Town performed hits like “Boondocks” and “Pontoon” for fishing fans after weigh-in on Saturday night.
Little Big Town performed hits like “Boondocks” and “Pontoon” for fishing fans after weigh-in on Saturday night.
A team of volunteers rides with the pros to serve as scoring officials. They use a 2-way radio to report the weight of every keeper bass as it’s boated. The vast majority of the largemouth are then immediately released.
A team of volunteers rides with the pros to serve as scoring officials. They use a 2-way radio to report the weight of every keeper bass as it’s boated. The vast majority of the largemouth are then immediately released.
VanDam shows off the oversized Quantum EXO 200 reel and an extra large swimbait he used in search of Lake Fork’s green monsters.
VanDam shows off the oversized Quantum EXO 200 reel and an extra large swimbait he used in search of Lake Fork’s green monsters.
A BBQ contest is a big part of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic – and this year’s proud overall winner was Craig Sharry.
A BBQ contest is a big part of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic – and this year’s proud overall winner was Craig Sharry.
Justin Moore loves to hunt and fish when he’s not playing music like he did for thousands of fans just before the final weigh-in on Sunday afternoon.
Justin Moore loves to hunt and fish when he’s not playing music like he did for thousands of fans just before the final weigh-in on Sunday afternoon.
With lyrics like “catchin’ bream on a Zebco” and “he can’t even bait a hook,” Moore’s words resonate well with bass fishing fans.
With lyrics like “catchin’ bream on a Zebco” and “he can’t even bait a hook,” Moore’s words resonate well with bass fishing fans.
With an on-stage monologue that would have rivaled Larry The Cable Guy, bass fishing’s funniest man, Gerald Swindle, played well to fans also.
With an on-stage monologue that would have rivaled Larry The Cable Guy, bass fishing’s funniest man, Gerald Swindle, played well to fans also.
Whether listening to concerts, Swindle, or watching big bass get weighed in – fans were plentiful.
Whether listening to concerts, Swindle, or watching big bass get weighed in – fans were plentiful.
Nobody caught more giant bass than Keith Combs this weekend.
Nobody caught more giant bass than Keith Combs this weekend.
Combs caught a mind-boggling 110 pounds of bass in three days – easily earning the LEER Heavyweight Award. His catch is believed to be an all-time record for a three-day event involving modern five-bass limits.
Combs caught a mind-boggling 110 pounds of bass in three days – easily earning the LEER Heavyweight Award. His catch is believed to be an all-time record for a three-day event involving modern five-bass limits.
Combs is the only 3-time winner of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic — dominating the event’s young but awesome 8-year history.
Combs is the only 3-time winner of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic — dominating the event’s young but awesome 8-year history.