Winning Moments

The moment an angler realizes he has just won the Bassmaster Classic is one that sticks with him forever. Over the years, we’ve seen tears, screams, arms pumping, jumps and all sorts of revelations of what that angler is feeling at that moment.

Gear

Can’t-miss Red River baits

Any one of these lures could win the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.

Classic Launches

Launches at the Classic have become a show unto themselves. Photographer James Overstreet shares some of his favorite launch moments in this gallery.

Classic Entrances

It’s a ride perched in the boat that anglers spend their entire seasons trying to repeat. Photographer James Overstreet gives us a glimpse of some hard-to-forget Classic arena arrivals.

Photo gallery: Strategies for a Red River Classic win

Winning a Bassmaster Classic is a complex feat but a handful of strategies are employed by all Classic champs and sometimes one single choice stand outs as key to their win.

Central Open #1 Fish-off: Bertrand on-the-water

Check out images from Lewisville Lake as Josh Bertrand competes in a fish-off for the Central Open title!

Fish-off weigh-in from Central Open

Images from the fish-off weigh-in to decide the Central Open champion.

Central Open #1 Fish-off: Chapman on-the-water

Check out photos of Brent Chapman's tournament-winning catch during today's fish-off!

Central Open #1 Day Three weigh-in

See images from Day Three on Lewisville Lake!

Central Open #1 Day Three behind-the-scenes

Check out behind-the-scenes photos from Day Three on Lewisville Lake!