Kayak: Top Baits at Chickamaga/Nickajack Championship
The recent Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship presented by Native Watercraft was held on the Tennessee River system at Chickamauga Lake and Nickajack Lake, with 145 of the top kayak anglers in the country. Rain, wind, and a cold front didn’t dampen the spirits of these anglers and there were some incredible results despite these challenges. Below are the Top 10 anglers and the baits they used with success catching both largemouth and smallmouth bass whether they were in deep current areas or shallow grassy pockets.
A look at Tennessee-Tombigbee
A relatively quick turnaround from the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic sends the top bass circuit to Columbus, Miss., this week for the Mountain Dew Bassmaster Elite at Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.
Sooch’s 56 shots of 56th Classic
The Tennessee River was more productive, but connections are king at bass fishing’s biggest celebration.
Big bass of 2026 Classic
Anglers prove bass grew up on Tennessee River since last visit in 2023.
Recap the 2026 Bassmaster Classic Expo
Beautiful weather greeted visitors on the opening morning of the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo presented by TNT Fireworks.
Top lures of the Classic 2026
See the prespawn lure lineup used by the Top 25 anglers.
Weigh-in: Classic Championship Sunday
See photos from an electric weigh-in on Day 3 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour!
Behind the scenes: Championship Sunday
See the sights of behind the scenes from the Championship Sunday at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour!
