Who’s in the 2019 Classic?

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The field is set! Here's a look at the 52 anglers who have qualified for the 2019 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods.
The field is set! Here’s a look at the 52 anglers who have qualified for the 2019 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.
<h4>Casey Ashley</h4> Donalds, South Carolina<br>Classic History: 9 appearances, 1 win (2015 on Lake Hartwell)<BR> Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 16
Casey Ashley
Donalds, South CarolinaClassic History: 9 appearances, 1 win (2015 on Lake Hartwell)
Qualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 16
<h4>Adrian Avena</h4> Vineland, New Jersey<br>Classic History: First appearance<BR> Qualified via the Bassmaster Elite Series Bracket Champions<br>2018 AOY Rank: 48
Adrian Avena
Vineland, New JerseyClassic History: First appearance
Qualified via the Bassmaster Elite Series Bracket Champions2018 AOY Rank: 48
<h4>Drew Benton</h4> Panama City, Florida<br>Classic History: 1 appearance <BR>Qualified via the The Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest Champion<br>2018 AOY Rank: 54
Drew Benton
Panama City, FloridaClassic History: 1 appearance Qualified via the The Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest Champion2018 AOY Rank: 54
<h4>Josh Bertrand</h4> San Tan Valley, Arizona <br>Classic History: 3 appearances <BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 2
Josh Bertrand
San Tan Valley, Arizona
Classic History: 3 appearances Qualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 2
<h4>Brent Chapman</h4> Lake Quivira, Kansas<br>Classic History: 13 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 5
Brent Chapman
Lake Quivira, KansasClassic History: 13 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 5
<h4>Jason Christie </h4> Parkhill, Oklahoma <br>Classic History: 6 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 34
Jason Christie
Parkhill, Oklahoma
Classic History: 6 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 34
<h4>Mark Daniels Jr.</h4> Tuskegee, Alabama <br>Classic History: 1 appearance<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 13
Mark Daniels Jr.
Tuskegee, Alabama
Classic History: 1 appearanceQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 13
<h4>Ott DeFoe </h4> Knoxville, Tennessee <br>Classic History: 7 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 4
Ott DeFoe
Knoxville, Tennessee
Classic History: 7 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 4
<h4>Kyle Dorsett </h4> Odenville, Alabama <br>Classic History: First appearance<BR>Qualified via the BASS Nation<br>
Kyle Dorsett
Odenville, Alabama
Classic History: First appearanceQualified via the BASS Nation
<h4>Brent Ehrler</h4> Newport Beach, California <br>Classic History: 3 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 24
Brent Ehrler
Newport Beach, California
Classic History: 3 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 24
<h4>James Elam</h4> Tulsa, Oklahoma <br>Classic History: 3 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 19
James Elam
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Classic History: 3 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 19
<h4>Edwin Evers</h4> Talala, Oklahoma <br>Classic History:17 appearances, 1 win (2016 Grand Lake O' the Cherokees)<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 30
Edwin Evers
Talala, Oklahoma
Classic History:17 appearances, 1 win (2016 Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees)Qualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 30
<h4>Todd Faircloth</h4> Jasper, Texas <br>Classic History: 16 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 15
Todd Faircloth
Jasper, Texas
Classic History: 16 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 15
<h4>Seth Feider</h4> New Market, Minnesota <br>Classic History: 1 appearance<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 18
Seth Feider
New Market, Minnesota
Classic History: 1 appearanceQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 18
<h4>Micah Frazier</h4> Newnan, Georgia <br>Classic History: 2 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 33
Micah Frazier
Newnan, Georgia
Classic History: 2 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 33
<h4>Jacopo Gallelli</h4> Firenze, Italy <br>Classic History: First appearance<BR>Qualified via BASS Nation<br>
Jacopo Gallelli
Firenze, Italy
Classic History: First appearanceQualified via BASS Nation
<h4>Roy Hawk</h4> Lake Havasu, Arizona <br>Classic History: First appearance<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 29
Roy Hawk
Lake Havasu, Arizona
Classic History: First appearanceQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 29
<h4>Brett Hite</h4> Phoenix, Arizona <br>Classic History: 5 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 21
Brett Hite
Phoenix, Arizona
Classic History: 5 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 21
<h4>Derek Hudnall</h4> Baton Rouge, Louisiana <br>Classic History: First appearance<BR>Qualified via the 2018 Central Opens Top 3 points<br>
Derek Hudnall
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Classic History: First appearanceQualified via the 2018 Central Opens Top 3 points
<h4>Michael Iaconelli</h4> Pittsgrove, New Jersey <br>Classic History: 19 appearances, 1 win (2003 Louisiana Delta)<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 17
Michael Iaconelli
Pittsgrove, New Jersey
Classic History: 19 appearances, 1 win (2003 Louisiana Delta)Qualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 17
<h4>Alton Jones, Jr.</h4> Lorena, Texas <br>Classic History: 1 appearance<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 22
Alton Jones, Jr.
Lorena, Texas
Classic History: 1 appearanceQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 22
<h4>Bobby Lane</h4> Lakeland, Florida <br>Classic History: 11 appearances<BR>Qualified via the 2018 Eastern Opens Top 3 points<br>2018 AOY Rank: 11
Bobby Lane
Lakeland, Florida
Classic History: 11 appearancesQualified via the 2018 Eastern Opens Top 3 points2018 AOY Rank: 11
<h4>Chris Lane</h4> Guntersville, Alabama <br>Classic History: 6 appearances, 1 win (2012 Red River)<BR>Qualified via the 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Bracket Champions<br>2018 AOY Rank: 38
Chris Lane
Guntersville, Alabama
Classic History: 6 appearances, 1 win (2012 Red River)Qualified via the 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Bracket Champions2018 AOY Rank: 38
<h4>Jordan Lee</h4> Grant, Alabama <br>Classic History: 4 appearances, 2 wins (2017 Lake Conroe, 2018 Lake Hartwell)<BR>Qualified via the Bassmaster Classic Champion<br>2018 AOY Rank: 46
Jordan Lee
Grant, Alabama
Classic History: 4 appearances, 2 wins (2017 Lake Conroe, 2018 Lake Hartwell)Qualified via the Bassmaster Classic Champion2018 AOY Rank: 46
<h4>Brandon Lester</h4> Fayetteville, Tennessee <br>Classic History: 3 appearances<BR>Qualified via the 2018 Eastern Opens Top 3 points<br>2018 AOY Rank: 51
Brandon Lester
Fayetteville, Tennessee
Classic History: 3 appearancesQualified via the 2018 Eastern Opens Top 3 points2018 AOY Rank: 51
<h4>Jared Lintner</h4> Arroyo Grande, California <br>Classic History: 6 appearances<BR>Qualified via the 2018 Opens Championship winner<br>AOY Rank: 41
Jared Lintner
Arroyo Grande, California
Classic History: 6 appearancesQualified via the 2018 Opens Championship winnerAOY Rank: 41
<h4>Justin Lucas</h4> Guntersville, Alabama <br>Classic History: 3 appearances<BR>Qualified via 2018 Bassmaster Elite final AOY standings <br>2018 AOY Rank: 1
Justin Lucas
Guntersville, Alabama
Classic History: 3 appearancesQualified via 2018 Bassmaster Elite final AOY standings 2018 AOY Rank: 1
<h4>Aaron Martens</h4> Leeds, Alabama <br>Classic History: 19 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 6
Aaron Martens
Leeds, Alabama
Classic History: 19 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 6
<h4>Andy Montgomery</h4> Blacksburg, South Carolina <br>Classic History: 3 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 23
Andy Montgomery
Blacksburg, South Carolina
Classic History: 3 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 23
<h4>Cliff Pace</h4> Petal, Mississippi <br>Classic History: 7 appearances, 1 win (2013 Grand Lake O' the Cherokees)<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 25
Cliff Pace
Petal, Mississippi
Classic History: 7 appearances, 1 win (2013 Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees)Qualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 25
<h4>Brandon Palaniuk</h4> Hayden, Idaho <br>Classic History: 8 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 8
Brandon Palaniuk
Hayden, Idaho
Classic History: 8 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 8
<h4>Garrett Paquette</h4> Canton, Michigan <br>Classic History: First appearance<BR>Qualified via the 2018 Eastern Opens Top 3 points
Garrett Paquette
Canton, Michigan
Classic History: First appearanceQualified via the 2018 Eastern Opens Top 3 points
<h4>Randy Pierson</h4> Oakdale, California <br>Classic History: First appearances<BR>Qualified via the 2018 BASS Nation
Randy Pierson
Oakdale, California
Classic History: First appearancesQualified via the 2018 BASS Nation
<h4>Cliff Pirch</h4> Payson, Arizona <br>Classic History: 5 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 28
Cliff Pirch
Payson, Arizona
Classic History: 5 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 28
<h4>Keith Poche</h4> Pike Road, Alabama <br>Classic History: 1 appearance<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 36
Keith Poche
Pike Road, Alabama
Classic History: 1 appearanceQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 36
<h4>Jacob Powroznik</h4> North Prince George, Virginia <br>Classic History: 4 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 7
Jacob Powroznik
North Prince George, Virginia
Classic History: 4 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 7
<h4>Nick Ratliff</h4> Elizabethtown, Kentucky <br>Classic History: First appearance<BR>Qualified via the 2018 Bassmaster College Classic qualifier
Nick Ratliff
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Classic History: First appearanceQualified via the 2018 Bassmaster College Classic qualifier
<h4>Skeet Reese</h4> Auburn, California <br>Classic History: 18 appearances, 1 win (2009 Red River)<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 31
Skeet Reese
Auburn, California
Classic History: 18 appearances, 1 win (2009 Red River)Qualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 31
<h4>Matt Robertson</h4> Central City, Ky.<br>Classic History: First appearance<BR> Qualified via the Bassmaster Team Championship
Matt Robertson
Central City, Ky.Classic History: First appearance
Qualified via the Bassmaster Team Championship
<h4>Dean Rojas</h4> Lake Havasu, Arizona <br>Classic History: 15 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 10
Dean Rojas
Lake Havasu, Arizona
Classic History: 15 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 10
<h4>Bradley Roy</h4> Lancaster, Kentucky <br>Classic History: 2 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 3
Bradley Roy
Lancaster, Kentucky
Classic History: 2 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 3
<h4>Gerald Spohrer</h4> Gonzales, Louisiana <br>Classic History: First appearance<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 12
Gerald Spohrer
Gonzales, Louisiana
Classic History: First appearanceQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 12
<h4>Wesley Strader</h4> Springcity, Tennessee <br>Classic History: 2 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 35
Wesley Strader
Springcity, Tennessee
Classic History: 2 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 35
<h4>Gerald Swindle</h4> Guntersville, Alabama <br>Classic History: 17 appearances<BR>Qualified via the 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Bracket Champions<br>2018 AOY Rank: 42
Gerald Swindle
Guntersville, Alabama
Classic History: 17 appearancesQualified via the 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Bracket Champions2018 AOY Rank: 42
<h4>Frank Talley</h4> Temple, Texas <br>Classic History: First appearance<BR>Qualified via the 2018 Central Opens Top 3 points<br>
Frank Talley
Temple, Texas
Classic History: First appearanceQualified via the 2018 Central Opens Top 3 points
<h4>Randall Tharp</h4> Port St. Joe, Florida <br>Classic History: 4 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 32
Randall Tharp
Port St. Joe, Florida
Classic History: 4 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 32
<h4>Kevin VanDam</h4> Kalamazoo, Michigan <br>Classic History: 27 appearances, 4 wins (2001 Louisiana Delta, 2005 Three Rivers, 2010 Lay Lake, 2011 Louisiana Delta<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 14
Kevin VanDam
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Classic History: 27 appearances, 4 wins (2001 Louisiana Delta, 2005 Three Rivers, 2010 Lay Lake, 2011 Louisiana DeltaQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 14
<h4>Brad Whatley</h4> Bivins, Texas <br>Classic History: First appearance<BR>Qualified via the 2018 Central Opens Top 3 points
Brad Whatley
Bivins, Texas
Classic History: First appearanceQualified via the 2018 Central Opens Top 3 points
<h4>Jacob Wheeler</h4> Harrison, Tennessee <br>Classic History: 2 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 9
Jacob Wheeler
Harrison, Tennessee
Classic History: 2 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 9
<h4>Jake Whitaker</h4> Fairview, North Carolina <br>Classic History: First appearance<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 27
Jake Whitaker
Fairview, North Carolina
Classic History: First appearanceQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 27
<h4>Jesse Wiggins</h4> Cullman, Alabama <br>Classic History: 2 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 26
Jesse Wiggins
Cullman, Alabama
Classic History: 2 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 26
<h4>Chris Zaldain</h4> Fort Worth, Texas <br>Classic History: 3 appearances<BR>Qualified via the Elite Series<br>2018 AOY Rank: 20
Chris Zaldain
Fort Worth, Texas
Classic History: 3 appearancesQualified via the Elite Series2018 AOY Rank: 20