Love Bass, Stop Cancer
While you watch the 2026 Bassmaster Classic either in person or online, you may notice some unique and colorful windshields being run by Skeeter/Yamaha pros. While they look cool, they...
Fothergill isn’t satisfied: Defending champ eyes another Classic title
The spotlight of professional bass fishing once again burns bright now that the Bassmaster Classic returns to Knoxville, Tenn. With the Tennessee River system serving as the playing field and...
First-time qualifiers navigate the Classic’s schedule of starts and stops
“This is my 25th Classic,” Laker Howell said as he navigated the gifting suite for the 2026 Bassmaster Classic contenders. “I haven’t missed one since I was born.” Implied but not explicitly...
Classic Q & A with Cox
John Cox is always fun to chat with, even amid the most pressure-packed week in bass fishing. We caught up with him Tuesday under the 266-feet tall Sunsphere in Knoxville,...
The Classic is a can’t miss
I’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...
Gear Review: REDARC Tow-Pro Link
WHAT IS IT? REDARC Tow-Pro Link WHAT SETS IT APART? This product offers plug-and-play operation that uses a standard trailer harness connector and a Bluetooth remote. The kit includes reusable...
Key Ingredient: Christie’s adjustment delivers Classic win
When we look back at an angler’s past victory, we often find that success resulted from several variables favorably aligning. In many cases, a deeper analysis finds that a particular detail played a key role in the winning outcome. Here, we look at an example from Jason Christie’s 2022 Bassmaster Classic win at Lake Hartwell.
Watching the Classic on my home lake
With 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....
KVD previews the 2026 Bassmaster Classic
Kevin VanDam understands every nuance and detail of this event from a competitor’s standpoint, but his passion for the sport, and this tournament in particular, burns just as hot as a fan.
Gambling on myself
Looking 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...
