FEATURED STORIES
ROSE CLOSES IT OUT ON PICKWICK (AGAIN)
Mark Rose Wins - David Dudley captures his second FLW Tour Angler Of the Year title
EDWIN EVERS LAID BACK ALL-STAR APPROACH
"It's a whole lot different because there's a whole lot less pressure." - Edwin Evers
CHRISTIE PRIMED FOR A CROWDED PICKWICK
"There are just so many factors in this tournament. It's going to be stressful, I'll tell you that." - Jason Christie
ROAD WARRIOR: AARON MARTENS
From the U.S. Open on Lake Mead to the Elite Series All-Star event in Alabama – in less than 36 hours
ROBINSON LEARNED HOW TO SUCCEED IN 2011
“The more success that you have, the more confidence you gain in your decision making and fishing."
UPSHAW ACES THE MIDTERM - HEADED TO THE 2012 CLASSIC
Stephen F. Austin's Andrew Upshaw qualifies to represent College B.A.S.S. in the Shreveport Classic
THE FIRST LOOK ...... NEW PRADCO ITEMS AT ICAST
BOOYAH, Bomber and YUM offer new items for 2012
PACE STILL POSITIVE DESPITE UNCHARACTERISTIC YEAR
“I feel like I fished a good season but I left a lot of opportunities on the table.”
MONSOOR ENJOYING THE SUCCESS
After a two year hiatus from the FLW Tour, Wisconsin's Tom Monsoor has stormed back in 2011
MANY HAPPY RETURNS FOR PALANIUK
Rookie headed back to the Red River for anther shot at Classic Glory
COMBS STAYED CONSISTENT IN 2011
“This year I learned a lot about some lakes that I was totally unfamiliar with."
HEALTHIER HORTON HOPES FOR DIFFERENT RESULTS IN SHREVEPORT
“I feel like I’ve won my first tournament,” Horton said of making it back to the big dance.
EVERS, BATTING CLEANUP, WANTS TO MOVE UP
Already in the Classic, EE craves the heavy-duty hardware
McCAGHREN EYES THE ARKANSAS RIVER
"By the time we start on Monday, it should be down and it should be right." - Billy McCaghren
THE RISE OF ROUMBANIS
From Okeechobee to Murray, Oklahoma's Fred "Boom Boom" Roumbanis is having a 2011 season to remember....
STEADY WILKS RESISTS TAKING CHANCES
“I’m not going to blow a $10,000 check by going out the second day of the tournament and throwing a swimbait all day and possibly blank.” - Dustin Wilks
DEFOE STANDING STRONG AT MIDSEASON
Without much fanfare, Defoe leads the Rookie of the Year race and sits in 9th place overall on the strength of four Elite Series finishes between 20th and 32nd place.
DIVING DEEP INTO THE ELITES
"When you stop learning you might as well quit whatever it is you are doing because you stop advancing." - Lee Sisson
CAJUN BABY NEW YEAR
"This takes the pressure off having to play catch up.” - Cliff Crochet
FORMER AND WOUNDED MARINES PAIR WITH P DAVE WOLAK FOR 22ND ANNUAL BATAAN MEMORIAL DEATH MARCH IN NEW MEXICO
Winner of two Bassmaster tournaments, 2005 Bassmaster rookie of the year, Dave Wolak, traded in his rod and reel for a 40 lb. military ruck sack, March 27.
GOLDEN SAVORS SUNSHINE STATE SUCCESS
“After a while you better learn or go home.” - Pat Golden
CLASSIC SUCCESS MEANS CHAPMAN IS READY TO GAMBLE
“These close calls just fuel the fire even more.” - Brent Chapman
IT'S ALREADY CRUNCH TIME....
If History is Any Indication, the Florida Swing Will Reveal a Lot About the 2012 Classic Field.
TOP FIVE “UNDER THE RADAR” STORIES FROM THE 2011 BASSMASTER CLASSIC
What did we learn besides the obvious?
REMITZ TAKING THE CLASSIC IN STRIDE
“It takes the nerves off a little bit because now that it's my third Classic, I know what to expect." - Derek Remitz
McMILLAN’S CONSISTENCY LEADS TO VICTORY ON OKEECHOBEE
Three anglers break the century mark as McMillan outdistances Tharp and Prough
BUTCHER LOOKING TO KEEP THE MOMENTUM FROM 2010
“My goal the entire year last year was to make the Classic, so I was tickled pink to make the Postseason." - Terry Butcher
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