New: Hottest seat in the house

At the 2012 Bassmaster Classic, the hot seat was the only perch in a high-stakes game of musical chairs. Tune in to ESPN March 3 & 4 for more never-before-seen footage from the Red River Classic.

March 1, 2012

The crowds packed the CenturyLink Center in Bossier City, La., for the final weigh-in of the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.

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Kevin Wirth drops his fish in the bag after he shows the crowd.</p> — Kevin Wirth drops his fish in the bag after he shows the crowd.

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Kevin Wirth brings the crowd to a roar when he shows his fish again.</p> — Kevin Wirth brings the crowd to a roar when he shows his fish again.

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Kevin VanDam knows how to get the crowd to their feet.</p> — Kevin VanDam knows how to get the crowd to their feet.

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KVD looks into the camera for <em>The Bassmasters </em>TV show.</p> — KVD looks into the camera for The Bassmasters TV show.

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Brent Chapman shows off his best two fish of the day.</p> — Brent Chapman shows off his best two fish of the day.

Bill Lowen holds up his catch for the crowd.

David Walker was all smiles as he held out his bass.

Keith Poche made a huge jump on the final day with this monster stringer.

One lucky fan got to attempt a cast for $100,000 from Berkley.

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Byron Velvick joined Mark Zona and Tommy Sanders on Hooked Up! during the weigh-in.</p> — Byron Velvick joined Mark Zona and Tommy Sanders on Hooked Up! during the weigh-in.

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The hot seat awaits the leader of the event prior to the entrance of the Super Six.</p> — The hot seat awaits the leader of the event prior to the entrance of the Super Six.

Keith Poche celebrates keeping the hot seat after Edwin Evers failed to knock him out.

Bobby Lane again was unable to unseat Poche.

Poche came out of his seat in excitement as Alton Jones fell short of the lead by ounces.

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Keith Poche breathes a sigh of relief after hanging on to the hot seat.</p> — Keith Poche breathes a sigh of relief after hanging on to the hot seat.

Greg Vinson pumps his fist in celebration as he holds up his biggest bass, taking the lead.

Vinson gives Chris Lane a handshake as Lane mounts the stage to weigh his catch.

Chris Lane jumps for joy upon hearing the final weight announced.

Chris Lane holds up his 6-pound kicker after being announced the Classic champion.

Chris Lane shows his biggest bass to the crowd.

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Last year's Classic champion Kevin VanDam comes to the stage to pass on the trophy to Lane, who managed to avoid the hot seat altogether on Day Three.</p> — Last year’s Classic champion Kevin VanDam comes to the stage to pass on the trophy to Lane, who managed to avoid the hot seat altogether on Day Three.

VanDam prepares to hand the trophy off to a new champion.

Chris Lane bows his head to give thanks for a Classic victory.

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Chris Lane gives a shout of triumph as he holds the trophy high for the arena crowds.</p> — Chris Lane gives a shout of triumph as he holds the trophy high for the arena crowds.

Confetti falls as Chris Lane shows off his trophy.

Chris Lane hugs his wife Holly as his family congratulates him on stage.

Dave Mercer walks across the confetti-strewn stage to bring the trophy to Lane.

Lane celebrates with his family and the crowd as he takes his victory lap.