Running the Classic race
Some anglers have won from the lead, while others have stormed back from behind to claim fishing's biggest prize.
2004 Bassmaster Classic
2004 Bassmaster Classic: Omori leads
Thirty-four-year-old Takahiro Omori, a two-time Classic contender now living in Emory, Texas, became the first Japanese angler to lead the prestigious three-day world championship.
2004 Bassmaster Classic: Winner
Japanese pro Takahiro Omori conjured up some last-minute heroics Sunday to become the first non-American to win the Bassmaster Classic and capture the sport's world championship title.
2004 Bassmaster Classic: Patterns revealed
Adjusting to water movement. Adjusting to changing light conditions. Adjusting to an influx of muddy water. Adjusting to the unseen impact of spectator boat traffic. And more.
Spectator traffic at the Classic
The large crowds on Lake Wylie were a factor FOR THE 2004 cLASSIC
Classic practice brings mixed results
It was a day of contrasts in Charlotte for 2004 Bassmaster Classic on Lake Wylie
2004 Bassmaster Classic
The pinnacle of professional fishing is, of course the CITGO Bassmaster Classic, and in 2004 the Classic will be held on Lake Wylie near Charlotte, N.C. The winner of the...
