2010 Bassmaster Classic Field

This photo gallery shows the 2010 Bassmaster Classic participants and their standing in past Classics.

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Skeet Reese finished 15th in his first Classic (1998) and actually dropped to 22nd for his second in 2000.
Skeet Reese finished 15th in his first Classic (1998) and actually dropped to 22nd for his second in 2000.
Kevin VanDam's first of 19 Classics was in 1991, when he took 15th. The next year he rose to 13th and he had 5 top 5 finishes before winning his first in 2001. He's had another five top 5s since then, including another win in 2005.
Kevin VanDam’s first of 19 Classics was in 1991, when he took 15th. The next year he rose to 13th and he had 5 top 5 finishes before winning his first in 2001. He’s had another five top 5s since then, including another win in 2005.
Alton Jones finished 28th in his first Classic (1996) but improved to 18th in 1997. He's fished 12 of the events, winning in 2008 and getting a trip to Washington, D.C.
Alton Jones finished 28th in his first Classic (1996) but improved to 18th in 1997. He’s fished 12 of the events, winning in 2008 and getting a trip to Washington, D.C.
Kelly Jordon's first Classic in 2001 resulted in a 30th-place finish. In 2002 he was 20th. His best finish to date in seven Classics is 5th in 2004.
Kelly Jordon’s first Classic in 2001 resulted in a 30th-place finish. In 2002 he was 20th. His best finish to date in seven Classics is 5th in 2004.
Todd Faircloth finished 32nd in his first Classic in 2000, but bounced back the next year with a 5th-place finish.
Todd Faircloth finished 32nd in his first Classic in 2000, but bounced back the next year with a 5th-place finish.
Randy Howell fished his first Classic in 1997 finishing in 20th. His next Classic in 1999 he finished 11th, his best finish in eight appearances.
Randy Howell fished his first Classic in 1997 finishing in 20th. His next Classic in 1999 he finished 11th, his best finish in eight appearances.
Gary Klein has fished the Classic a whopping 27 times. In his first in 1979, he finished fourth. His was 27th in his next in 1981 but he's had six to five finishes in his career.
Gary Klein has fished the Classic a whopping 27 times. In his first in 1979, he finished fourth. His was 27th in his next in 1981 but he’s had six to five finishes in his career.
Tommy Biffle's first Classic ended with a 17th-place finish in 1987, but he followed that up with a 2nd-place in 1989.
Tommy Biffle’s first Classic ended with a 17th-place finish in 1987, but he followed that up with a 2nd-place in 1989.
Mark Menedez finished 12th in his first Classic (1997). In three appearances since, he's been unable to crack the top 20.
Mark Menedez finished 12th in his first Classic (1997). In three appearances since, he’s been unable to crack the top 20.
Cliff Pace is competing in his third Classic. His first in 2005 resulted in a 23rd and then in 2008 he finished second.
Cliff Pace is competing in his third Classic. His first in 2005 resulted in a 23rd and then in 2008 he finished second.
Michael Iaconelli surprised everyone in 1999 when he finished 6th in the Classic as a Federation Nation representative. The next year he was 10th, followed by a 33rd in 2002 and a win in 2003.
Michael Iaconelli surprised everyone in 1999 when he finished 6th in the Classic as a Federation Nation representative. The next year he was 10th, followed by a 33rd in 2002 and a win in 2003.
In 1998, Gerald Swindle finished 12th and followed that up with a 33rd in 1999.
In 1998, Gerald Swindle finished 12th and followed that up with a 33rd in 1999.
Steve Kennedy is in his fourth Classic. But his first in 2007 has been his best. He finished eighth and has failed to climb out of the top 30 since.
Steve Kennedy is in his fourth Classic. But his first in 2007 has been his best. He finished eighth and has failed to climb out of the top 30 since.
Jeff Kriet's first Classic was in 2003 when he finished 33rd. His second in 2005 he finished in 37th. But in 2008 he was in sixth place.
Jeff Kriet’s first Classic was in 2003 when he finished 33rd. His second in 2005 he finished in 37th. But in 2008 he was in sixth place.
It took three years for Greg Hackney to get out of the Classic cellar. He was 31st in 2003, 35th in 2004 and 42nd in 2005 before he cracked the top 20 at 19th in 2006.
It took three years for Greg Hackney to get out of the Classic cellar. He was 31st in 2003, 35th in 2004 and 42nd in 2005 before he cracked the top 20 at 19th in 2006.
Aaron Martens started his Classic career with a 24th-place finish in 1999. In 2000 he was eighth. In his 10 Classic appearances he has three second-place finishes.
Aaron Martens started his Classic career with a 24th-place finish in 1999. In 2000 he was eighth. In his 10 Classic appearances he has three second-place finishes.
Takahiro Omori started off his Classic career in 26th in 2001. His second was in 2003 and was 56th. But in 2004 he won the event. Since then he's never been higher than 35th.
Takahiro Omori started off his Classic career in 26th in 2001. His second was in 2003 and was 56th. But in 2004 he won the event. Since then he’s never been higher than 35th.
Kevin Short is fishing his second Classic. His first in 2008, he finished 22nd.
Kevin Short is fishing his second Classic. His first in 2008, he finished 22nd.
Shaw Grigsby's first Classic in 1986 resulted in a 27th place finish. In 1988 he was 38th. But by 1990 he had moved up to 12th place.
Shaw Grigsby’s first Classic in 1986 resulted in a 27th place finish. In 1988 he was 38th. But by 1990 he had moved up to 12th place.
Brent Chapman started off his Classic career in 1997 with an 11th-place finish. In 1999 he finished 12th.
Brent Chapman started off his Classic career in 1997 with an 11th-place finish. In 1999 he finished 12th.
Byron Velvick's first Classic was last year when he finished 49th.
Byron Velvick’s first Classic was last year when he finished 49th.
Mike McClelland's first Classic was in 1997 when he finished 35th. In 2004, his second, he was 32nd.
Mike McClelland’s first Classic was in 1997 when he finished 35th. In 2004, his second, he was 32nd.
Kevin Wirth finished ninth in his first Classic (1998) and dropped to 12th in 2000. His best finish in 10 appearances is sixth in 2007.
Kevin Wirth finished ninth in his first Classic (1998) and dropped to 12th in 2000. His best finish in 10 appearances is sixth in 2007.
Casey Ashley finished 17th in his first Classic on Lake Hartwell in 2008, a tournament he was considered a favorite to win. In 2009, he improved his finish on the Red River to 13th.
Casey Ashley finished 17th in his first Classic on Lake Hartwell in 2008, a tournament he was considered a favorite to win. In 2009, he improved his finish on the Red River to 13th.
Dean Rojas started his Classic career in 1999 with a 35th-place finish. In his following Classic, 2001, he was 10th and in 2004 he finished fourth.
Dean Rojas started his Classic career in 1999 with a 35th-place finish. In his following Classic, 2001, he was 10th and in 2004 he finished fourth.
Matt Herren is fishing his second Classic. His first in 2009 he wound up in 32nd place.
Matt Herren is fishing his second Classic. His first in 2009 he wound up in 32nd place.
Russ Lane, a heavy favorite in this event, finished 21st in his first Classic (2004) and 24th in his second (2007).
Russ Lane, a heavy favorite in this event, finished 21st in his first Classic (2004) and 24th in his second (2007).
Stephen Browning is the exception to the rule. He finished 7th in his first Classic on Logan Martin in 1997, but he hasn't cracked the top 10 in four appearances since.
Stephen Browning is the exception to the rule. He finished 7th in his first Classic on Logan Martin in 1997, but he hasn’t cracked the top 10 in four appearances since.
This is Bobby Lane's third Classic. His first in 2008 he finished fourth, and last year he was 16th.
This is Bobby Lane’s third Classic. His first in 2008 he finished fourth, and last year he was 16th.
Boyd Duckett had nowhere to go but down after he won the Classic in his first appearance in 2007. He's finished 33rd and 12th respectively since.
Boyd Duckett had nowhere to go but down after he won the Classic in his first appearance in 2007. He’s finished 33rd and 12th respectively since.
This is Denny Brauer's 20th appearance in the Classic. He was 25th in his first in 1982. The next year he was 23rd and by 1984 he had moved up to fourth. He won the event in 1998.
This is Denny Brauer’s 20th appearance in the Classic. He was 25th in his first in 1982. The next year he was 23rd and by 1984 he had moved up to fourth. He won the event in 1998.
John Murray was 14th in his first Classic (2002) and dropped to 30th in his second appearance in 2003.
John Murray was 14th in his first Classic (2002) and dropped to 30th in his second appearance in 2003.
Terry Butcher is fishing his first Classic after finishing 35th in AOY standings
Terry Butcher is fishing his first Classic after finishing 35th in AOY standings
Jason Quinn's first Classic was in 2002 where he finished in 47th place. In 2003, he finished in 21st and 2004 he was sixth.
Jason Quinn’s first Classic was in 2002 where he finished in 47th place. In 2003, he finished in 21st and 2004 he was sixth.
Jami Fralick was 38th in his first Classic (2005), but was eighth in his second in 2009.
Jami Fralick was 38th in his first Classic (2005), but was eighth in his second in 2009.
In six previous Classic appearances, Mark Tucker's best finish was eighth in 1998.
In six previous Classic appearances, Mark Tucker’s best finish was eighth in 1998.
Terry Scroggins started his Classic career in 2002 with a 16th-place finish. He followed that up by taking 13th in 2005.
Terry Scroggins started his Classic career in 2002 with a 16th-place finish. He followed that up by taking 13th in 2005.
This is James Niggemeyer's second Classic. His first on the same lake in 2007 resulted in a 17th-place finish.
This is James Niggemeyer’s second Classic. His first on the same lake in 2007 resulted in a 17th-place finish.
Cliff Crochet, a deputy sheriff from Pierre Part, La., made his first Classic by finishing second in the Central Opens.
Cliff Crochet, a deputy sheriff from Pierre Part, La., made his first Classic by finishing second in the Central Opens.
After an eight-year drought, Frank Scalish returns to Lay Lake and the Classic for the first time since his 46th-place finish in 2002.
After an eight-year drought, Frank Scalish returns to Lay Lake and the Classic for the first time since his 46th-place finish in 2002.
In five previous Classics, Kotaro Kiriyama's best finish was in his first, a fourth in 2000.
In five previous Classics, Kotaro Kiriyama’s best finish was in his first, a fourth in 2000.
Randy Phillips was the overall Federation Nation champion, and comes from Oxford, Mass., to fish his first Classic.
Randy Phillips was the overall Federation Nation champion, and comes from Oxford, Mass., to fish his first Classic.
Don Hogue, a history teacher from Pasco, Wash., won the Federation Nation Western Division to make the Classic for the first time.
Don Hogue, a history teacher from Pasco, Wash., won the Federation Nation Western Division to make the Classic for the first time.
Another Federation Nation first-timer to the Classic, Jody Adkins, of North Canton, Ohio, was the Northern Champion.
Another Federation Nation first-timer to the Classic, Jody Adkins, of North Canton, Ohio, was the Northern Champion.
General contractor Brent Long appeared in the 2008 Classic, where he finished a forgettable 49th.
General contractor Brent Long appeared in the 2008 Classic, where he finished a forgettable 49th.
A qualifier from the Federation Nation, Jeff Freeman is fishing his second classic.
A qualifier from the Federation Nation, Jeff Freeman is fishing his second classic.
Texan Bryan Schmidt finished an impressive sixth in his first Classic last year.
Texan Bryan Schmidt finished an impressive sixth in his first Classic last year.
Darrell West, holding up his check for winning the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series Championship, is competing in his first Classic but sorely wants to return.
Darrell West, holding up his check for winning the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series Championship, is competing in his first Classic but sorely wants to return.
Billy McCaghren, the 2009 Toyota Bassmaster Rookie of the Year, finished 27th on the Elite point standings to qualify for his first Classic.
Billy McCaghren, the 2009 Toyota Bassmaster Rookie of the Year, finished 27th on the Elite point standings to qualify for his first Classic.
Pam Martin-Wells, winner of the WBT Championship, is the second woman to qualify to compete in the Bassmaster Classic.
Pam Martin-Wells, winner of the WBT Championship, is the second woman to qualify to compete in the Bassmaster Classic.