Anglers expect unexpected

Feb. 19-21 Bassmaster Classic on Alabama's Lay Lake also competed in the 1996, 2002 and/or 2007 Classics, all of which were on Lay Lake.

Rutland’s read

Local ace Chris Rutland from Wetumpka, Ala., has won more tournaments on Lay Lake than most anglers alive (close to 50) and in his nearly 30 years of experience on the Coosa River impoundment, he has never seen the water temperature so low and the fishing so tough.

Beating the cold

Beating the cold can mean winning the 2010 Bassmaster Classic.

Classic XL

Kevin VanDam proved why he is considered the best angler in the world. The 40th annual Bassmaster Classic Championship was held on Lay Lake.

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