Classic Night 2012
Anglers, sponsors and B.A.S.S. officials gathered to honor VanDam’s fourth Classic title and seventh Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year award on Classic night.
2012 Classic: Practice on the Red River IV
See more images from the Red River as the Classic competitors hope the final day of practice makes perfect.
2012 Classic: Practice on the Red River III
We won't leave you "stumped" - park it there and stay with us for even more images from the final day of practice.
Bassmaster Classic record book
You probably already know who's won the most Bassmaster Classics, but take a look at some of the other (and lesser known) records for the biggest tournament in fishing.
2012 Classic: Practice on the Red River, part II
If they're on the water, we're on 'em. Check out more images from the Red River as the competitors enjoy a final day of practice.
2012 Classic: Practice on the Red River
Competitors in the 2012 Bassmaster Classic anxiously wait for the start of Practice Day.
The gang’s all here
The 49 anglers go through the rigmarole of registering and going over rules for the 42nd Bassmaster Classic.
Classic anglers visit VA center in Shreveport
With the Bassmaster Classic just around the corner, 15 of the world championship competitors joined forces to visit the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, La.
On the water at the Bassmaster Classic
This is where the action really goes down. Photographer James Overstreet shares some of his favorite on-the-water shots from recent Classics.
The Classic champions
Once a Bassmaster Classic champion, always a Classic champion. It's one of those things that truly can't be taken away from you. These anglers know what it means to hoist this trophy and be introduced as a world champion.
