Tough Practice
The Red River has always been a "grind it out" kind of fishery for me. I don't expect to catch 30 a day here. I know some guys do but that's not been my experience. I look for five quality fish a day. If I get them I'm happy.
Kim Bainia
This article is about Kim Baine-Moore's life in the fishing world.
VanDam Compares Classics Past and Present
In this article Kevin VanDam talks about bassmaster classics past and present.
Butterfly Net
When the official Classic pre-practice is over, you need a butterfly net to keep your stomach in your shirt. If you didn't, you would need to just hang it up. The anticipation is continuing to build. From Rick Clunn (although he may not readily admit it) to an Open rookie, everyone feels it. After all the time preparing, now it is time for the big show.
Classic XXXIV – July 30-Aug. 1, 2004
When Takahiro Omori held the Classic trophy overhead, bass fishing crowned its first non-American, world champion.
Classic Countdown: 5
In this article, you can read how Kevin VanDam has finished fifth in the past five Classics with the best 5-year string ever posted in Classic history.
Classic XXXIII – Aug. 1-3, 2003
Michael Iaconelli held up to the pressure of being the leader to score a narrow victory in the 33rd annual Classic.
Classic Countdown: 6
In this article, you can read how the number 6 is a historic number in the annals of the Bassmaster Classic.
Classic XXXII – July 25-27, 2002
Jay Yelas' performance dominated on Alabama's Lay Lake as he became the first angler to claim the big bass on each day of Classic competition.
Classic Countdown: 7
Read how the number 7 factors into Bassmaster Classic history and in this year's Classic.
