Fantasy: Go for the closers

Pick anglers who have a knack for swinging for the fences and also anglers who know how to close it out in crunch-time situations.

Off-limits period has made Ashley antsy

After finishing 17th in the 2008 Bassmaster Classic – his first appearance in the championship event – Ashley assumed the tournament would visit Lake Hartwell again.

Bill Dance recounts Classic near miss

In 14 seasons on the Bassmaster circuit (1967-80), during a time when there weren’t nearly as many tournaments as there are today, Dance had seven first-place finishes, 40 Top 10s and three Angler of the Year titles.

Guy Harvey will be at Classic

Celebrated marine wildlife artist and champion angler, Guy Harvey, brings his unique talents to the Super Bowl of bass fishing.

Don Barone is ready for the Classic

B.A.S.S. writer Don Barone sent in these photos and asked if he could go ahead and head to Greenville, South Carolina a week early for the Classic.

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