The Classic is a can’t miss
John CrewsI’ve been at this career for a long time now and I’m fortunate enough to have qualified for my 14th Bassmaster Classic. I’ve been to every other one in my career...
Watching the Classic on my home lake
Robert GeeWith the Bassmaster Classic taking place on Fort Loudoun-Tellico lakes, this will be the second time in a little more than a month that B.A.S.S. will visit the Tennessee River....
Gambling on myself
Lee LivesayLooking back over February’s Alabama Swing, the Elite season obviously didn’t start the way I wanted it to. Even so, I was able to take some encouragement from both of...
Last-minute heroics
Cooper GallantAfter finishing 30th at Lake Guntersville and 22nd at Lake Martin, I’m 13th in the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year points. It’s a lot easier to keep the momentum...
Knoxville makes the Classic even more special
Gary ClouseWhile every Classic is a big deal for me, this one is very special since it’s held in my home state of Tennessee.
My ‘Welcome to the Big Leagues’ moment
Beau BrowningHeading into my rookie season on the 2025 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series, I thought I might have a bit of an advantage over a typical first-year competitor. I’ve been around...
The many advantages of lithium batteries
Greg HackneyI often get asked if I think lithium batteries are worth the investment. There is no doubt in my mind they are. This is my fifth year with lithium, and...
Knoxville is a special place
Jeff GustafsonA former champ reflects on the experience of winning the Classic and the city where he made history.
Shapeshifting dock patterns at Lake Martin
Michael IaconelliLake Martin has a ton of spotted bass and fewer largemouth, but the largemouth run bigger. When I fished the recent Bassmaster Elite Series tournament there, I relied on forward-facing...
Classic-sized inspiration
Curtis NiedermierIt was a gray, rainy fall day when I got the call from an unknown Illinois number. I’d been cooped up for hours, so I answered, figuring whoever was on the other end of...
