2019 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods
Daily Limit: Murray will always be first
On Oct. 22, 1971, Bobby Murray made more than history — he wrote his ticket in the bass fishing industry. As the 50th anniversary Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic...
First-time Classic fans
“Overwhelming” and “incredible,” those are the words. First impressions of first-timers at a Bassmaster Classic are consistently in that beyond-words realm. With record attendance at the 2019 GEICO Bassmaster Classic...
Bassmaster Classic reels in award for economic impact
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The 2019 Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville, Tenn., has been recognized as a 2019 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism (Mid-Market Division) by Sports Destination Management. The award honors organizations...
Behind the scenes at the 49th Bassmaster Classic
20FT Deep has produced many excellent documentaries about the fishing industry, and for the recent Classic in Knoxville, they produced an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the event.
Classic fans help Carhartt raise $6,400 for Tennessee conservation
The recent donation of $6,400 by Carhartt to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation is certainly one of the many awesome byproducts that continue to precipitate from the 153,000 generous fans...
Year of the fan: The Classic
Classic generates more than $32 Million for Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Long considered the most important event in sportfishing, the Bassmaster Classic also has established itself as a huge economic boon for host communities, far exceeding economic impacts...
