Night of Champions

The Classic crowd meets at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino for the Night of Champions.

<p>The Night of Champions was held Wednesday at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa.</p>
The Night of Champions was held Wednesday at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa.
<p>Kevin VanDam talks about the importance of winning the Bassmaster Classic. With four titles, he should know.</p>
Kevin VanDam talks about the importance of winning the Bassmaster Classic. With four titles, he should know.
<p>Jonathon VanDam and B.A.S.S. writer Ken Duke talk about the 2013 Classic.</p>
Jonathon VanDam and B.A.S.S. writer Ken Duke talk about the 2013 Classic.
<p>Aaron Martens and Cliff Prince are enjoying the Night of Champions.</p>
Aaron Martens and Cliff Prince are enjoying the Night of Champions.
<p>Greg Hackney and Mark Zona are telling fish stories.</p>
Greg Hackney and Mark Zona are telling fish stories.
<p>B.A.S.S. writer Steve Price and B.A.S.S. photographer Gary Tramontina pose for a picture.</p>
B.A.S.S. writer Steve Price and B.A.S.S. photographer Gary Tramontina pose for a picture.
<p>Ken Duke and Ott DeFoe talk about past Classics. Ken Duke is a walking encyclopedia of all things B.A.S.S.</p>
Ken Duke and Ott DeFoe talk about past Classics. Ken Duke is a walking encyclopedia of all things B.A.S.S.
<p>Chris Lane and B.A.S.S writer Louie Stout talking about today’s weather as Jerry McKinnis listens in.</p>
Chris Lane and B.A.S.S writer Louie Stout talking about today’s weather as Jerry McKinnis listens in.
<p>Columnist Don Barone and Shaw Grigsby are enjoying the evening.</p>
Columnist Don Barone and Shaw Grigsby are enjoying the evening.
<p>Gerald Swindle poses with his wife Le Ann.</p>
Gerald Swindle poses with his wife Le Ann.
<p>Bruce Akin, CEO of B.A.S.S., presents Ish Monroe with the Century belt for his Okeechobee total of 108 pounds, 5 ounces.</p>
Bruce Akin, CEO of B.A.S.S., presents Ish Monroe with the Century belt for his Okeechobee total of 108 pounds, 5 ounces.
<p>Carhartt brought out its Big Bass Award for the 2012 Elite season.</p>
Carhartt brought out its Big Bass Award for the 2012 Elite season.
<p>Tim Humes from Carhartt presents Greg Hackney with the Big Bass award for a 10-pound, 9-ounce brute Hackney weighed in the St Johns River Elite event. Carhartt is the offical clothing sponsor for B.A.S.S.</p>
Tim Humes from Carhartt presents Greg Hackney with the Big Bass award for a 10-pound, 9-ounce brute Hackney weighed in the St Johns River Elite event. Carhartt is the offical clothing sponsor for B.A.S.S.
<p>As reigning Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year, Brent Chapman addresses the crowd.</p>
As reigning Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year, Brent Chapman addresses the crowd.
<p>Brent’s Mom (Pat), Father (Ron), daughter (Makaya) and son (Mason), have front row seats as Brent thanks his sponsors and his family for their support.</p>
Brent’s Mom (Pat), Father (Ron), daughter (Makaya) and son (Mason), have front row seats as Brent thanks his sponsors and his family for their support.
<p>Jerry McKinnis offers his closing remarks at the conclusion of “The Night of Champions.”</p>
Jerry McKinnis offers his closing remarks at the conclusion of “The Night of Champions.”