Rick Clunn wins Bassmaster Classic VI on Lake Guntersville, Ala., the first of his four Classic crowns. Roland Martin captures his eighth Bassmaster Angler of the Year title, and hisseason is capped with a win at Lake Lanier. "The Tulsa Sports Commission, and Tulsa Regional Tourism as a whole, are beyond excited to welcome the Bassmaster Classic back to Tulsa in 2024 after successful 2013 and 2016 events," said Renee McKenney, vice president of tourism . These events molded a fledgling sport into a multibillion-dollar industry, and turned the pastime of a few into a lifestyle of millions. For 50 years, B.A.S.S. takes 250 water-polluting companies to court for allegedly violating the seldom-used Federal Refuse Acts of 1899. In his early 20s, he dated a girl whose family had a vacation trailer overlooking the lake. Sign up early to reserve your team's spot and fish the best lakes in the state for your share of over $500,000 in cash and prizes. David Fritts wins the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Logan Martin in Alabama. Parks is a winning tournament angler and professional fisherman. Bassmaster Elite Series pro and Alabama resident Dustin Connell will be one of 110 competitors at the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin presented by Econo Lodge out of Alexander City, Ala., Feb. 8-11. Randy Howell claims the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Guntersville in Alabama. B.A.S.S. 732 Bassmaster Elite Series pro and Alabama resident Dustin Connell will be one of 110 competitors at the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin presented by Econo Lodge out of Alexander City, Ala., Feb. 8-11. Toggle menu visibility. B.A.S.S., which encompasses the Bassmaster tournament leagues, events and media platforms, is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. Watchlist. launches the Top 100 Super B.A.S.S. The huge bass, 24 inches long and 21 inches in girth, was the third monster largemouth caught at 2,200-acre Bussey Brake this month, including Todd Herrington's 13.58-pound lake record . Anytime you get those bites here on Lake Martin, youve got to get them in the boat. Usually when we schedule a tournament for early February, its in Florida and the fish have already spawned. I figured if I caught a big one, it would be down that stretch and I caught two.. That one really hurt because I had two little, tiny 12 1/2-inchers that I really needed to get rid of.. Bass weighing 5 pounds or more are hard to come by here, but you'll enjoy fast action with keeper largemouth and spotted bass. Another place to look for spawning spots is docks on secondary points that lead into pockets.. Charlie Reed claims the Bassmaster Classic title on the Tennessee River. The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open Series, Academy Sports + OutdoorsB.A.S.S. Im really looking forward to fishing the Bassmaster Southern Open there in May.. Concerned by the decline in youth fishing, B.A.S.S. Rick Clunn wins ESPNs Greatest Angler Debate. Contents 1 History 2 All-time record book In 1976, Jimmy Houston wins his first Angler of the Year title, becoming the first angler not named Martin or Dance to win. Hite would become a consistent competitor for the title, but that first crown is probably best known for him crediting his lucky underwear.. As part of our celebration were publishing stories, videos and photos about the history of the sport, including the one below. One weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, the other weighed 6-3, and they propelled Prince to a leading first-day weight of 19-13 in the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin presented by Econo Lodge. The first of five B.A.S.S. B.A.S.S. The New York Timesputs B.A.S.S. Kevin VanDam would take his second Bassmaster Angler of the Year in 1996, adding to his growing reputation. Fish the Neko rig around the docks by dragging the lure or by hopping it a couple of times and letting it fall back to the bottom. Our first fish came out of 2 feet of water, and we also caught fish 30-feet deep that day.. launches the Acid Rain Burns My Bass campaign to raise public awareness of the dangers of acid rain to the nations fisheries. It is the largest bass ever caught in B.A.S.S. If it hadnt been for a 3-6 spotted bass near the end of the day, Clausen said his total would have been much lower. I just flipped a jig in a bush and it was hung, he said. Membership Includes 1 Year Bassmaster Magazine, Plus $50 in free gear. invitational tournaments is held in February, or less than one year following the 1967 All American. Tournament, the richest payout in B.A.S.S. He admitted he had to work harder for them Saturday. Ray Scott is appointed to the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Advisory Council. Alfred Williams becomes the first African-American angler to qualify for the Bassmaster Classic, finishing 10th. He inserts the hook through the O ring so the point of the hook is towards the weighed end of the worm. During a mostly subpar practice, he identified one small area up the lake on Tuesday where current was flowing behind a small island. Day 3 Takahiro Omori Elite Lake Martin, AL 2018, Omori Uses Magic Spot To Hold Onto Lead At Lake Martin Elite Series Event. The lake has 275 miles of shoreline along its 48 1/2-mile length sandwiched between Logan Martin Dam (on the south) and Neely Henry Dam (at the northern end of the reservoir). Lake Martin is very popular among tournament bass fishermen and is unique, in that most tournaments are held at Wind Creek State Park on the north end of the lake, near Alexander City. offices house 160 staffers working in three buildings. If you can have one of those in your bag every day with a good limit of spots, youll be in the running. Membership Includes 1 Year Bassmaster Magazine, Plus $50 in free gear. events. I caught two keepers and maybe one nonkeeper in back-to-back casts there in practice, Omori said. Rookie Roy Hawk caught five bass that weighed 12-10 Saturday and pushed his second-place total to 41-6. Note: The 2018 B.A.S.S. B.A.S.S. Sure, the sheer abundance of spotted bass in Martin left most pros' thumbs bloody and raw from catching so many fish. What is called the lake today was formed in 1952 . His Day 1 performance, Omori said, far outpaced his practice results. Oklahoma fisheries biologist Ken Cook turns pro after winning $100,000 in the first Super B.A.S.S. Roland Martin wins his ninth and last Bassmaster Angler of the Year award. Accomplished pro Denny Brauer took the Bassmaster Classic title on High Rock Lake in North Carolina. and his second B.A.S.S. First Name Last Name Mark Davis wins the 1995 Bassmaster Angler of the Year and follows it up with a 1995 Bassmaster Classic victory. Roland Martin won another Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. Bob Cobb, outdoors editor of the Tulsa Tribune, becomes the first full time B.A.S.S. See 2023 rules for complete details and refund policy. Dont overfish the bait, Swindle stresses. I like to fish the Blue Creek area, he said. It is his second Classic title. The tournament will continue Friday, with the field being trimmed to the Top 51 for Saturdays semifinal round. Logan Parks strategy for winning tournaments on Lake Martin is to catch five spotted bass weighing 2 to 2 1/2 pounds each and then land at least one big largemouth to anchor his bag. Texas angler Alton Jones wins a Bassmaster Classic championship on Lake Hartwell out of South Carolina. Logan Martin is one of the lakes where Bassmaster Elite Series standout Gerald "G-Man" Swindle learned the bass fishing fundamentals that have served him so well. 2018 Elite Series Lake Martin 2/8-2/11 Lake Martin, Alexander City AL. He retired from fishing Bassmaster events following the 2005 season. | Designed by Merge2Media, #luckycraft #icast2019 #bass365 #bassfishingtips #fishingtips #realfishing #reelfishing #bassfishing #fishingrod #fishinglure #finesse #swimbait, #Majorleaguefishing #bass365 #bassfishingtips #fishingtips #realfishing #reelfishing #bassfishing #fishingrod #fishinglure #finesse #swimbait #reins, Roy Hawk Comes from 12th Place to Win 2021 WON Bass U.S. Open, Bassmaster Opens Will Feature Nine Events In Nine States During The 2022 Season, Fully Loaded Front Deck October What You Need to Throw. Don Butler becomes the first B.A.S.S. BASSTrakk becomes part of the Elite Series live coverage on Bassmaster.com. I was going to have the first issue ready before I tried to sign up the first member, because I knew I had to offer something more than a patch and a handshake to join B.A.S.S.. Professionals, which provides a retirement fund for pros. Kevin VanDam captures his third Bassmaster Anger of the Year title. Takeoff will be at 6:15 a.m. CT from Wind Creek State Park, with the weigh-in scheduled for 2:40 p.m. back at the park. (Both records are for five fish limits.). The Chattanooga Bass Club becomes the first to affiliate with the B.A.S.S. Larry Nixon wins a fourth B.A.S.S. Copyright 2023 FISHING BAMA - All Rights Reserved. Kim Bain is the first woman to compete in the Bassmaster Classic, finishing 47th out of 51 competitors. It is not as dirty as the upper section and it holds a lot of fish.. Photo by: Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S Marshall, TX (75670) Today. Like Hawk, he said fishing was much tougher Saturday thanks mostly to the heavily overcast conditions. 2023 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Lake Seminole February 23-26 Tournament starts in 00 days 01 hrs 28 mins Top lures of Lake Martin February 13, 2018 Photo: Garrick Dixon - Largemouth bass stole the show on a fishery known for superb spotted bass fishing at Lake Martin. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.. Lake Martin is the first stop on the 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series tour. Berkley makes the Stunna for different depths, Parks explained. They hate a Neko-rigged worm.. David Fritts wins the Bassmaster Angler of the Year title in 1994 and made Fritz Blitz a common fishing term. Day Two Leader is Takahiro Omori with a two-day total of 32-11, Day 1 Leader Cliff Prince Elite Lake Martin 2018. But its been a charmed tournament for the Japanese-born angler turned Texas resident. Logan Martin hasnt changed much over the years, Swindle says. I didnt fish that spot in practice, said Prince, who was tightlipped about exactly where and how he caught his fish. As the youngest AOY in 1992, he also became second-youngest with his 1996 title. Early in March, says Parks, look for the deeper points that are 45 to 60 feet deep in front of shallow pockets. members and anglers. Also, if its windy, increase the nail weight so it makes contact with the bottom. Pro-Am Tournament circuit, with the Top 100 pros sharing their boats with 100 amateurs in a four-event schedule. KBF arranged the first national championship for kayak bass fishing in 2016, and competitors flock to their events from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. I let the bait pause four to 15 seconds between twitches., As the water warms, the bass begin moving from the red clay points into the creeks. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the 500,000-member organizations fully integrated media platforms include the industrys leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. doubles the first prize for the Classic to $200,000, and restructures the tournament trail with the Bassmaster Open and Tour formats, each designed to create a true professional playing field. rule still followed today. The name of the B.A.S.S. The Classic mystery flights end and the date and location are announced in advance. Professional anglers, like Brandon. Logan Martin is one of the lakes where Bassmaster Elite Series standout Gerald G-Man Swindle learned the bass fishing fundamentals that have served him so well. But schedule-wise, coming to this lake this time of year is very good for me.. Conservation Grant, Simple 7: Fishing With Canadian Nightcrawlers, Bank Fishing Basics: Current leads to land success, Bank Fishing Basics: How to break down bank fishing, Ice Fishing Basics: A Guide To Ice Fishing For Beginners. Kim Bain becomes the first woman to qualify for the Classic in its 38-year history. holds the world championship in upstate New York on the St. Lawrence River. In this situation, two of Parks most productive lures are jerkbaits and Neko- rigged plastic worms. The upper region of the lake is the most fertile, especially around Coley and Elkahatchee creeks. TULSA, Okla. When it comes to the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota, Grand Lake O' the Cherokees has more than lived up to its name. Kevin VanDam wins the Bassmaster Classic on the Louisiana Delta. (In 2014 Randy Howell made a bigger comeback, then in 2017 Jordan Lee eclipsed Howells comeback record). The coverage includes a live blog, photo galleries, video and features. event, taking the Kentucky Invitational on Kentucky Lake. Other times, aggressive spots will be running through the bait. ET on Saturday and Sunday. career earnings with the $100,000 win. A more subtle presentation gets more bites. Kevin VanDam wins the toughest Bassmaster Classic ever with a three-day total of just 12-15 on Pittsburghs Three Rivers. Bill Dance becomes the first Bassmaster Angler of the Year. Rayo Breckenridge claimed the Bassmaster Classic title on Clarks Hill Reservoir in South Carolina. Congress overturns the charges after overwhelming response from B.A.S.S. Here youll find detailed information about nine lakes and two major river systems, including fishing locations, productive fishing patterns, local guides, campgrounds and where to stay. On the screen, it looks like a doughnut.. Parks revealed that he will run-and-gun points until he finds fish. First place prize money for the Bassmaster Classic is raised from $50,000 to $100,000. His margin of victory is just 2 ounces, and he is propelled to the top spot after a keeper bass is accidentally dropped into the water by runner-up Jim Bitter. For the Classic and Elite tournaments Bassmaster LIVE airs 18 hours of live studio and on-water video coverage leading up to the live streamed weigh-ins, broadcast on Bassmaster.com and the WatchESPN app. The backs of the longer, deeper creeks from Stemley Bridge south to the Logan Martin Dam have the best potential, Swindle adds. All I knew was that I was going to print a magazine, Scott recounted. Roland Martin came back tohis winning ways in 1981, capturing his seventh Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. Lake Guntersville has gained such widespread notoriety that some of Alabamas other stellar bass reservoirs tend to be overlooked. Launch will be at 6:30 A.M. or safe daylight. The water is still a little below winter pool then, so the banks are slick and perfect for fishing a rattlebait, Swindle says. More to Come! Hank Parker wins his first Bassmaster Classic, taking the title on the Texas-Oklahoma border on Lake Texoma. GAINESVILLE, Ga. - Boater Justin Nalley of Hampton, Georgia, caught a five-bass limit weighing 22 pounds, 8 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Lanier. Young California angler Aaron Martens won the Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. Ray Scott enacts a rule requiring tournament contestants to wear a secured personal flotation device when the outboard is running. Jordan Lee wins the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Conroe. In March, Parks explained, I like to fish in the backs of creeks that have shallow floating piers with black floats. A Quantum 6.6:1 gear ratio Exo reel handles 95 percent of his bass fishing chores. Seasons 2022 (0 Episodes) Sports and Fitness. With four decades of experience and research, we provide a supportive, friendly environment for anglers of all levels - from beginners, to experienced pros with aspirations of competing in the Bassmaster Classic. Ray Roberts has a history of producing big bass. Casey Ashley wins the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell in South Carolina. For more information on planning a trip to Lake Martin visit their website or Facebook. A jetliner leaves Atlanta with 24 anglers for the first Bassmaster Classic, destination unknown. Mark Davis would get back to the top in 1998, winning his second Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. Omori caught 18-2 Thursday to land in second place. This is when the bass stage on main-lake red clay points on the lower, clearer end of Logan Martin. Cliff Princewas awarded $1,500 dollars as the winner of the Phoenix Boats Big Bass award. The first high school championship is held the next year. I think it could be won with 12 pounds a day and if somebody can find a couple of 5-pounders, they can blow it away for sure.. B.A.S.S. At Lake Mead, Bobby Murray wins the first Classic and its $10,000-prize purse. High School Nation has 4,000 participants enrolled at 300 high schools. Proud to be a part of B.A.S.S Ken Cook takes home the Bassmaster Classic trophy with a win on Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Sweepstakes powered by us sweeps . To fish The General, which is a Powerbait MaxScent lure, Parks rigs it Neko style using a 1/0 or 2/0 straight shank hook and a 3/32-ounce nail weight. Nation. Its definitely one of the more unknown commodities on the schedule this year, Weldon said. Alabama's Logan Martin Lake will host the 2022 Strike King Bassmaster College Series Wild Card presented by Bass Pro Shops June 17-18. Roland Martin takes the Bassmaster Angler of the Year title handily over Bobby Murray and Ricky Green, both of whom are more than 30 points behind in the AOY race. I never even pre-fished this time, so its been at least 15 years since I was here, Omori said. The champions are Bradley Roy and Sean Alarid. In 1977, Bill Dance and Roland Martin are back atop the Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings. Jay Yelas followed the 2002 Classic championship with a Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. Patterson [] But history both recent and distant says he should find ways to come back as often as he can. I just didnt get a good hook in it.. Its not going to be a Toledo Bend or Sam Rayburn-type tournament where you see a lot of 20-pound bags, Weldon said. It was Omoris seventh career victory with B.A.S.S. The best. Davy Hite lands a Bassmaster Classic championship fishing on the Lousiana Delta. This pattern usually holds up until about mid-May, Swindle claims. Mike Iaconelli takes the Bassmaster Classic trophy on the Louisiana Delta. Parks concludes, Fishing for largemouth on Lake Martin can be tough. Ten years after narrowly getting beat by Roland Martin, Gary Klein wins his first of two Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles. Innovative pros rig crude aerator systems fashioned from garden hoses and sprinklers to conform to the new catch-and-release rule. Nation, with affiliated clubs throughout the U.S. and abroad in 9 countries. He matches the rod with 6.1:1 Revo Premier reel filled with 12-pound-test Trilene 100% fluorocarbon line. club members, is transformed into a tabloid newspaper offering News & How-To Information for the Serious Bass Fisherman. The publication provides comprehensive tournament coverage and environmental news. Miller said he recently caught a 5-pound spotted bass at Martin in less than 2 feet of water. Martens was already a commodity in bass fishing, having finished second in the Classic the previous year. The B.A.S.S. Nation offer award for best aquatic plant management project, Wildlife Forever working with B.A.S.S. fishing tournaments got their. Photo by: Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S. He casts quartering to the bank with 14-pound fluorocarbon, holding his boat in 4 to 5 feet of water and running the rattler in depths of 1 to 3 feet. 10. While a member of Auburn Universitys fishing program, he and partner Tucker Smith became Carhartt Bassmaster Series Team of the year. Alabama bass are notorious for their schooling behavior in this lake, particularly during colder months. Inside Bassmaster Podcast: Lake Okeechobee preview with Koby Kreiger Opens anglers make Lake Okeechobee Fantasy Fishing picks, Upshaw Inconsistent expectations, Jessie Bet on grass nerds, Robbins Big bass bank beatdown, Lindgren Rookie debut as a Fantasy Fishing pundit, Sansom Break out the heavy hitters, Greathouse Mike Oglesbee WCBT Classic (Closed Event), Opelika Firefighters Association Bass Tournament, FERST Readers of Tallapoosa County Bass Tournament. Many anglers find it difficult to fish in Lake Martin due to the clarity of the water and the abundance of steep, rocky bluffs. The tournament, hosted by the Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce, was the second event of the season for the BFL Choo Choo Division. Membership exceeds 660,000. MegaBucks after the ratings success of The Bassmasters. You also have some local guys like Matt Herren, Greg Vinson and Kelley Jaye who have done a lot of fishing there.. There were times the first three days when he seemed to be catching fish literally every other cast. Elite standout Gerald Swindle learned the bass fishing fundamentals on Alabama's Logan Martin Lake. Inc. also publishes Southern Outdoors, Southern Saltwater, Fishing Tackle Retailer, and later B.A.S.S. A tournament angler rigs what becomes the first kill switch. events and unlike Omori, he said he benefited Thursday from knowledge gained more than 15 years ago. Sometimes inactive spots will sit under the bait balls. When I did see them, it was hard to get them to bite. In 287 events with B.A.S.S., Omori said hes never had anything like that happen before. He wins the first of his two Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles in 1990 and becomes a consistent top finisher, securing a Top 5 in the AOY standings six times. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing. The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event. The first catch-and-release tournament is the Florida National. Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S Feb. 2, 2018 Rick Clunn becomes the first angler to win back-to-back Bassmaster Classics, this time claiming the title on Floridas Lake Tohopekaliga. The company's filing status is listed as In Existence and its File Number is 0802698999. Parks and Smith also won the first Bass Pro Shops U.S. National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championship, to split the biggest payout in bass fishing history: one million dollars, two Toyota Tundras, and two Nitro Z21 boats. BassCenter debuts on ESPN2, becoming the first program to borrow the Center name and the SportsCenter theme music. Swindle stays with the twitch-twitch, pause cadence but shortens the pauses to four to six seconds. Im looking forward to seeing what the lake can do., 2022 Steele Marketing Studios, All Rights Reserved. Roland Martin is second on the list with 19 career wins. Omori utilized one tiny spot on Lake Martin for the third straight day Saturday, landing a five-bass limit that weighed 12 pounds, 13 ounces. Prince said he has a backup plan just in case. event, the New York Invitational on the St. Lawrence River. Denny Brauer has emerged as a threat by finishing second in the standings to Martin in 1986, and he broke through with his only Bassmaster Angler of the Year title in 1987. Nation. Davy Hite wins his second Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year title in 2002, aided by tournament wins on Lake St. Clair and the Red River. It is the third time he wins the honor in back-to-back seasons. Using a 7 1/2-foot rod with precision accuracy to swing baits into tight cover, Californian Dee Thomas catches 35 pounds of bass from Arkansas Bull Shoals Lake to win the Arkansas Invitational. Yet, it was the key largemouth that really separated the field, and what helped Jason Abram earn his first victory. Like many of the competitors in this weeks 110-angler field, Prince has very little experience on Lake Martin and the three official practice days prior to the tournament werent exactly kind to him. competition. Gallery elite Elite Seminole: Day 4 behind the scenes Trending Elite Schlapper and Fujita's final-day frenzy Elite Sunday on Seminole with Rivet and Lowen Elite Hackney and Hudnall's hustle on Seminole Elite Michael Iaconelli wins the 2006 Bassmaster Angler of the Year award. The 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series will make its first-ever visit next week to Lake Martin, a 44,000-acre impoundment on the Tallapoosa River, for the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin presented by Econo Lodge. The former is a 1/2-ounce Stunna and the latter is The General, both by Berkley. Kevin VanDam wins fishings first ESPY as Best Outdoors Athlete.. Membership Information >> Catch the Best of Barrie Bassmasters - A Lake Simcoe/ Couchiching Tradition! After Nashville outdoor editor Bob Steber suggested that Scott call the organization B.A.S.S., the abbreviation for the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, the name stuck, and Scott went to work. Omori was awarded $1,000 for the leading the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year points race at the end of the event. If you can find areas with a lot of bait, that is going to be your best chance of catching a big bag. Bassmaster Elite: Lake Martin 2018 Bassmaster 178K subscribers Subscribe 1.4K 311K views 4 years ago The 2018 Bassmaster Elite Season begins where B.A.S.S. Subscribe for free and never miss a thing. His lead is anything but rock solid, with four anglers within about 6 pounds of the lead. Kevin VanDam also wins the 2010 Bassmaster Angler of the Year award, his sixth and third in a row. Lake Martin Tourism Association 175 Aliant Parkway Alexander City, AL 35010 1-256-414-6099 ExploreLakeMartin.com All regular season tournaments are single-day team events held on Saturdays. Bassmaster. We wont know until tomorrow, he said. The tournament was the first event of the 2023 season for the BFL Bulldog Division. Menendez struck paydirt on the big-fish front twice Thursday. Scott Martin Info & Stats Angling & Personal Stuff Tournament Finishes Info Stats BACK Rookie Davis Is Day-1 Leader At Seminole By B.A.S.S. sanctions World Championship Fishing, a competitive format that adds boat-handling skills to traditional fishing contests. At full pool, according to fisheries biologists' reports, the lake sits at 465 feet above sea level and has a depth of 69 feet. When asked if hed like to come back to Lake Martin more often, Omori was coy. Conventional wisdom says one big bass per day will give you a good shot at winning a tournament on Lake Martin. These floats warm up quickly, and largemouth like to hold near them. I think its anybodys ball game because of that. The Womens Bassmaster Tour is launched. We will never send you spam and your email address is secure. Kevin VanDam tops the list with over $6 million. This title followed his 1993 Classic Championship. But by the time Id get a bait back in the water, they were gone.. Second-year Alabama pro Jesse Wiggins was fourth with 15-5, and California veteran Skeet Reese was fifth with 14-13. Jack Hains wins the Bassmaster Classic on Currituck Sound in North Carolina. Roland Martins name appears the most at 9 times. Takahiro Omori wins Bassmaster Classic XXXIV on North Carolinas Lake Wylie, becoming the first foreign born angler to claim fishings biggest title. Hell now lead the field into Championship Sunday with a three-day weight of 45-8 and a chance to claim his seventh career victory. Back-to-back casts it was unbelievable, Prince said. Kevin VanDam wins the 2009 Bassmaster Angler of the Year award, his fifth and second in a row. The move adds 19 anglers to a membership consisting of only Oklahoman Don Butler. I lost a really nice fish, one that was probably over 3 pounds, Hawk said. Before live sonar, he said, I would try to locate fish by casting lures across the points. You need that 3- to 5-pound kicker, Weldon said. Skeet Reese wins the Bassmaster Classic on the Red River out of Shreveport, La. Conservation initiatives and youth programs are the cornerstones of todays B.A.S.S. His win made him the second-youngest winner in history. High 86F. It stretches 48 1/2 miles from the Logan Martin Dam upstream to the Neely Henry Dam. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing. Ray Scott is inducted into the International Game Fish Associations Hall of Fame. There was also some current coming through there, which really helped.. Andrew Upshaw of Stephen F. Austin University in Texas becomes the first angler to qualify for the Classic through the Bassmaster College Series. However, the same Slender Pointer jerkbait does a number on the bass. The jerkbait bite gets really good when its windy. "The Bassmaster Classic is widely regarded as the 'Super Bowl of bass fishing.' It's the top professional fishing event in, really, in the world," Paul said. The B.A.S.S. 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