Creating the Bassmaster Classic trophy
Go behind the scenes with Elite Series pro David Smith to get a glimpse of the greatest trophy in fishing — the Bassmaster Classic trophy — as it is being assembled.
2013 Bassmaster Classic
One hit wonders
You don't have to qualify for more than one Bassmaster Classic to leave your mark on the sport's greatest championship. These anglers did it even though they were one and done.
McClelland has secret weapons for Classic
Mike McClelland says he is “flying under the radar” going into his ninth Bassmaster Classic. He could not be happier about that.
How to watch the Bassmaster Classic
Fans will get to experience all the action for the Classic, whether they're in Tulsa or watching from home.
How Tulsa prepared for the Classic
Oklahoma prepares for the biggest fishing event in its history, the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.
Classic champ Chris Lane visits B.A.S.S. headquarters
Chris Lane stopped by the B.A.S.S. headquarters to visit employees and participate in a Twitter chat, the day before leaving for Tulsa to defend his crown.
Lane ready to defend his title
Reigning Classic champ Chris Lane answered fan questions live, right before his trip to Tulsa.
Hitting the Mother Road
As anglers prepped for the Bassmaster Classic, photographer Seigo Saito hit nearby Route 66 with time, a camera, and (apparently) an appetite.
What’s so great about being in the Classic?
Ask any Bassmaster Classic qualifier to describe why being in this particular tournament is cool. Most will come up something like this: “Well, it’s the Classic, isn’t it?”
B.A.S.S. Nation anglers can beat the odds
B.A.S.S. Nation tournament director Jon Stewart makes a case for B.A.S.S. Nation anglers winning the Bassmaster Classic.
