Careers at stake in 2017 Bassmaster Classic

HOUSTON — Aside from the impressive $300,000 first-place prize and internationally renowned world title, the stakes are high at the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods taking...

Palaniuk update

We found Brandon Palaniuk poking around back in a wooded cove. He was not seeing many fish. In fact he was on the phone when we got nearby. “I had a guy...

Martens hard at work

Here on the last day of Classic practice, photographer Garrick Dixon and I have come across Elite Series pro Aaron Martens. He’s slowly picking apart a shallow area with lots of structure....

Most level playing field ever?

Kevin VanDam knows a thing or two after 25 world championships with four of those wins. Here is what he said this morning.  “This could be the most level playing...

The 16-inch ‘twist’ at Conroe

HOUSTON, Texas — It’s possible that a 3-pounder won’t be a legal bass during this week’s GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods. Seriously, a 3-pounder might not be...

Elam embraces Classic pressures

Considered to be one of the ultra-talented “young guns” on the Elite Series, Oklahoman James Elam is about to kick off his second appearance at the Super Bowl of bass...

Practicing for practice

Until now the pros had little fishing time leading up to the world’s greatest bass tournament. This time was different. For the first time ever, the pros got plenty of...

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