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The field is set! Here's a look at the 52 anglers who have qualified for the 2018 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods.
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The field is set! Here's a look at the 52 anglers who have qualified for the 2018 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods.
Casey AshleyDonalds, South CarolinaClassic History: 8 appearances, 1 win (2015 on Lake Hartwell)Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 6
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Casey Ashley

Donalds, South Carolina
Classic History: 8 appearances, 1 win (2015 on Lake Hartwell)
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 6

Photo: James Overstreet

Josh BertrandGilbert, Arizona Classic History: 2 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 29
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Josh Bertrand

Gilbert, Arizona
Classic History: 2 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 29

Photo: James Overstreet

Ryan ButlerBlue Eye, MissouriQualified via the Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship Classic Fish-Off
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Ryan Butler

Blue Eye, Missouri
Qualified via the Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship Classic Fish-Off
Hank CherryMaiden, North CarolinaClassic History: 3 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 30
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Hank Cherry

Maiden, North Carolina
Classic History: 3 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 30

Photo: Thomas Allen

Jason ChristiePark Hill, OklahomaClassic History: 5 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 2
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Jason Christie

Park Hill, Oklahoma
Classic History: 5 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 2

Photo: Steve Bowman

Luke ClausenSpokane, Washington Classic History: 3 appearances, 1 win (2006)Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 23
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Luke Clausen

Spokane, Washington
Classic History: 3 appearances, 1 win (2006)
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 23

Photo: James Overstreet

Keith CombsHuntington, TexasClassic History: 6 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 9
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Keith Combs

Huntington, Texas
Classic History: 6 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 9

Photo: Garrick Dixon

Dustin ConnellClanton, Alabama Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 12
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Dustin Connell

Clanton, Alabama
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 12

Photo: James Overstreet

Brandon CoulterKnoxville, Tennessee Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 24
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Brandon Coulter

Knoxville, Tennessee
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 24

Photo: James Overstreet

John CoxDebary, FloridaQualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open on Lake Chickamauga
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John Cox

Debary, Florida
Qualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open on Lake Chickamauga

Photo: James Overstreet

John CrewsSalem, Virginia Classic History: 10 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 34
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John Crews

Salem, Virginia
Classic History: 10 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 34

Photo: James Overstreet

Mark Daniels Jr. Tuskegee, Alabama Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 18
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Mark Daniels Jr.

Tuskegee, Alabama
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 18

Photo: Thomas Allen

Mark DavisMt. Ida, Arkansas Classic History: 19 appearances, 1 win (1995)Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 21
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Mark Davis

Mt. Ida, Arkansas
Classic History: 19 appearances, 1 win (1995)
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 21

Photo: Garrick Dixon

Ott DeFoeKnoxville, TennesseeClassic History: 6 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series 2017 AOY Rank: 7
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Ott DeFoe

Knoxville, Tennessee
Classic History: 6 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 7

Photo: Garrick Dixon

Brent EhrlerRedlands, CaliforniaClassic History: 2 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 11
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Brent Ehrler

Redlands, California
Classic History: 2 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 11

Photo: Garrick Dixon

James ElamTulsa, OklahomaClassic History: 2 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 27
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James Elam

Tulsa, Oklahoma
Classic History: 2 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 27

Photo: Garrick Dixon

Edwin EversTalala, Oklahoma Classic History: 16 appearances, 1 win (2016)Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 5
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Edwin Evers

Talala, Oklahoma
Classic History: 16 appearances, 1 win (2016)
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 5

Photo: Garrick Dixon

Todd FairclothJasper, TexasClassic History: 15 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 20
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Todd Faircloth

Jasper, Texas
Classic History: 15 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 20

Photo: Garrick Dixon

Seth FeiderBloomington, Minnesota Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 14
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Seth Feider

Bloomington, Minnesota
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 14

Photo: Garrick Dixon

Jacob FoutzBryan CollegeQualified by winning the 2017 Carhartt College Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops
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Jacob Foutz

Bryan College
Qualified by winning the 2017 Carhartt College Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops
Micah FrazierNewnan, GeorgiaClassic History: 1 appearance Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 31
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Micah Frazier

Newnan, Georgia
Classic History: 1 appearance
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 31
Marty GiddensTalladega, AlabamaQualified via the Academy Sports and Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors
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Marty Giddens

Talladega, Alabama
Qualified via the Academy Sports and Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors
Luke Gritter Otsego, MichiganQualified via the Academy Sports and Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors
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Luke Gritter

Otsego, Michigan
Qualified via the Academy Sports and Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors
Greg HackneyGonzales, LouisianaClassic History: 14 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 8
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Greg Hackney

Gonzales, Louisiana
Classic History: 14 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 8

Photo: Garrick Dixon

Jamie HartmanNewport, New York Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 13
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Jamie Hartman

Newport, New York
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 13
Randy HowellGuntersville, AlabamaClassic History: 15 appearances, 1 win (2014)Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 28
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Randy Howell

Guntersville, Alabama
Classic History: 15 appearances, 1 win (2014)
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 28

Photo: James Overstreet

Mike IaconelliPittsgrove, New JerseyClassic History: 18 appearances, 1 win (2003)Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 41
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Mike Iaconelli

Pittsgrove, New Jersey
Classic History: 18 appearances, 1 win (2003)
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 41

Photo: Garrick Dixon

Alton JonesLorena, TexasClassic History: 18 appearances, 1 win (2008 on Lake Hartwell)2017 AOY Rank: 36
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Alton Jones

Lorena, Texas
Classic History: 18 appearances, 1 win (2008 on Lake Hartwell)

2017 AOY Rank: 36

Photo: James Overstreet

Steve KennedyAuburn, AlabamaClassic History: 8 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 40
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Steve Kennedy

Auburn, Alabama
Classic History: 8 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 40

Photo: James Overstreet

Bobby LaneLakeland, FloridaClassic History: 10 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 17
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Bobby Lane

Lakeland, Florida
Classic History: 10 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 17

Photo: Garrick Dixon

Russ LanePrattville, Alabama Classic History: 6 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 22
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Russ Lane

Prattville, Alabama
Classic History: 6 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 22

Photo: James Overstreet

Jordan LeeVinemont, AlabamaClassic History: 3 appearances, 1 win (2017)Qualified by winning the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods2017 AOY Rank: 4
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Jordan Lee

Vinemont, Alabama
Classic History: 3 appearances, 1 win (2017)
Qualified by winning the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods
2017 AOY Rank: 4

Photo: Garrick Dixon

Matt LeeVinemont, AlabamaClassic History: 1 appearance Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 25
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Matt Lee

Vinemont, Alabama
Classic History: 1 appearance
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 25

Photo: James Overstreet

Brandon LesterFayetteville, TennesseeClassic History: 2 appearances Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 38
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Brandon Lester

Fayetteville, Tennessee
Classic History: 2 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 38

Photo: B.A.S.S.

Aaron MartensLeeds, AlabamaClassic History: 18 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 16
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Aaron Martens

Leeds, Alabama
Classic History: 18 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 16

Photo: Garrick Dixon

Mike McClellandBella Vista, ArkansasClassic History: 10 appearancesQualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on Table Rock Lake2017 AOY Rank: 48
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Mike McClelland

Bella Vista, Arkansas
Classic History: 10 appearances
Qualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on Table Rock Lake
2017 AOY Rank: 48

Photo: James Overstreet

Rick MorrisLake Gaston, VirginiaClassic History: 5 appearancesQualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open on James River
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Rick Morris

Lake Gaston, Virginia
Classic History: 5 appearances
Qualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open on James River
Cliff PacePetal, Mississippi Classic History: 6 appearances, 1 win (2013)Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 26
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Cliff Pace

Petal, Mississippi
Classic History: 6 appearances, 1 win (2013)
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 26

Photo: James Overstreet

Brandon PalaniukRathdrum, IdahoClassic History: 7 appearancesQualified by winning the 2017 Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest benefiting Texas Parks & Wildlife (and being the 2017 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year)2017 AOY Rank: 1
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Brandon Palaniuk

Rathdrum, Idaho
Classic History: 7 appearances
Qualified by winning the 2017 Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest benefiting Texas Parks & Wildlife (and being the 2017 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year)
2017 AOY Rank: 1

Photo: James Overstreet

Cliff PirchPayson, ArizonaClassic History: 4 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 19
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Cliff Pirch

Payson, Arizona
Classic History: 4 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 19

Photo: Garrick Dixon

Jacob PowroznikPort Haywood, VirginiaClassic History: 3 appearancesQualified by winning the 2017 Bassmaster Classic Bracket2017 AOY Rank: 47
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Jacob Powroznik

Port Haywood, Virginia
Classic History: 3 appearances
Qualified by winning the 2017 Bassmaster Classic Bracket
2017 AOY Rank: 47

Photo: James Overstreet

Skeet ReeseAuburn, CaliforniaClassic History: 17 appearances, 1 win (2009)Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 33
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Skeet Reese

Auburn, California
Classic History: 17 appearances, 1 win (2009)
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 33

Photo: James Overstreet

Bradley RoyLancaster, KentuckyClassic History: 1 appearanceQualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 32
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Bradley Roy

Lancaster, Kentucky
Classic History: 1 appearance
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 32

Photo: James Overstreet

Caleb SumrallNew Iberia, LouisianaQualified via the Academy Sports and Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors
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Caleb Sumrall

New Iberia, Louisiana
Qualified via the Academy Sports and Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors
Carl SvebekOrange, TexasQualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on Sabine River
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Carl Svebek

Orange, Texas
Qualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on Sabine River

Photo: James Overstreet

Gerald SwindleGuntersville, AlabamaClassic History: 16 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 15
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Gerald Swindle

Guntersville, Alabama
Classic History: 16 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 15

Photo: James Overstreet

Stanley Sypeck, Jr.Sugar Loaf, PennsylvaniaQualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open on Oneida Lake
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Stanley Sypeck, Jr.

Sugar Loaf, Pennsylvania
Qualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open on Oneida Lake

Photo: James Overstreet

Kevin VanDamKalamazoo, MichiganClassic History: 26 appearances, 4 wins (2001, 2005, 2010, 2011)Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 10
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Kevin VanDam

Kalamazoo, Michigan
Classic History: 26 appearances, 4 wins (2001, 2005, 2010, 2011)
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 10

Photo: James Overstreet

David Walker Sevierville, Tennessee Classic History: 11 appearances Qualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 35
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David Walker

Sevierville, Tennessee 
Classic History: 11 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 35

Photo: James Overstreet

Jacob WheelerHarrison, TennesseeClassic History: 1 appearanceQualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 3
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Jacob Wheeler

Harrison, Tennessee
Classic History: 1 appearance
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 3

Photo: Garrick Dixon

Jesse WigginsCullman, AlabamaClassic History: 1 appearanceQualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open on Smith Lake (he also won another Open this year and qualified through Elite Series points)2017 AOY Rank: 37
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Jesse Wiggins

Cullman, Alabama
Classic History: 1 appearance
Qualified by winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open on Smith Lake (he also won another Open this year and qualified through Elite Series points)
2017 AOY Rank: 37

Photo: James Overstreet

Jason WilliamsonWagener, South CarolinaClassic History: 2 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2017 AOY Rank: 39
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Jason Williamson

Wagener, South Carolina
Classic History: 2 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2017 AOY Rank: 39

Photo: Gary Robin

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