Bassmaster Classic

{{Short description|Professional bass fishing tournament}} {{redirects|Bassmasters|the cartoon episode|Bass Masters (The Ren & Stimpy Show)}}

'''The Bassmaster Classic''' (known as the '''Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic''' for sponsorship reasons) is a tournament in the sport of professional bass fishing, organized by the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society. It was first held in 1971 on Lake Mead, Nevada. Originally it was a fall event, (1971-1983) but it switched to a summer event in 1984 and then a late winter event in 2006.

Rick Clunn and Kevin VanDam have each won the event four times. Jordan Lee, Bobby Murray, Hank Parker, George Cochran and Hank Cherry have each won twice. First-place money has grown from $10,000 in 1971 to $500,000 in 2006; it was reduced to $300,000 in 2014.<ref name="2014-results">[http://www.bassmaster.com/tournaments/2014-bassmaster-classic/results/1 2014 Bassmaster Classic results]</ref>

==History== [[File:George H. W. Bush, Barbara Bush, Bill Clinton, and Ray Scott at the Bass Anglers Tournament in Pine Bluff.jpg|thumb|300px|Bassmaster Classic-founder Ray Scott (left), Vice President George H. W. Bush (second from left), Second Lady Barbara Bush (third from left), and Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton (far right) at the 1984 Bassmaster Classic]]

In 1968, Ray Scott officially formed and incorporated the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.). Don Butler from Oklahoma was the first B.A.S.S. member after paying Ray Scott $100 for a lifetime membership. The first ever Bassmaster Magazine would also be published in the same year.

== Rules and procedures == The field has ranged from 24 to 61 anglers. The 2009 competition included women for the first time. 2010 was the last year for women to be given a specific Classic spot. As in previous years, they now have to earn a spot via the Opens or, qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series and have enough success to gain a spot to the Classic. The Bassmaster College Series, B.A.S.S. Nation and the Team Championship also offer paths to the Classic.

The Bassmaster Classic takes place over three days. All fish are caught under catch-and-release rules, must measure at least 12 inches (or as that state law requires), and must be alive at the time they are presented for weigh-in or a penalty will be assessed. There is a cut after the second day, in which only the 25 top anglers, based on total weight, advance to the third day. The highest total weight after three days wins the competition.

Contestants can only fish in specified areas at the competition venue. Usually, this a lake but the 1980 Classic was held on the Saint Lawrence River in Alexandria Bay, New York. The 2005 competition was held at Three Rivers (Allegheny River and Monongahela River which forms the Ohio River) in Pittsburgh, with some competitors using tributaries including the Beaver River and Youghiogheny River miles from the confluence. In 2009 and 2012 the Classic used a 100-mile stretch of the Red River in Shreveport, Louisiana. In 2011, the Classic was held on the Louisiana Delta. The Classic venue continues to change from year to year, but tends to revisit prior Classic sites as well.

From its inception to 1976, the Classic was held at a "mystery lake," unknown to competitors until they were aboard an aircraft bound for the site. Founder Ray Scott changed the practice for the 1977 Classic, announcing the site in advance so that fans of the sport could plan ahead to attend.

== Forward Facing Sonar == The debate of forward facing sonar has been a controversial topic since its introduction. Up until 2015, anglers would have to use traditional sonar, local charts, and traditional fishing methods such as 'flippin' and pitching to locate and catch fish.

In 2021, forward facing sonar was used in the Bassmaster Classic for the first time.

Before the 2025 season, B.A.S.S was pressured into making a decision on the application of forward facing sonar. On September 4th, B.A.S.S released a statement explaining that it would not be banned. Instead, all anglers participating in the Bassmaster Elite Series and contenders for the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic, would be forced to follow equipment standardization rules. These rules would implement significant guidelines on what and how much technology can be used in the event.

== Past editions == {| class="wikitable" !Year || Edition ||Champion||Weight lbs oz||Boat || Main body of water || Host town/city || Weigh-in venue || Takeoff (launch) location || Outdoors Expo venue || Date || |- |1971 || I || {{flagicon|USA}} Bobby Murray||43-11 ||Rebel ||Lake Mead, NV ||{{efn|competitors were hosted at the Union Plaza Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas}} || {{N/A}} || {{N/A}} || {{N/A}} || Oct 20-22 || <ref>Multiple sources: *{{cite web |title=Classic Moments: The First Classic |url=https://www.bassmaster.com/video/classic-moments-the-first-classic |website=Bassmaster |access-date=September 29, 2025 |date=May 2, 2020}} *{{cite web |title=Flashback: 1971 Bassmaster Classic |url=https://www.bassmaster.com/ray-scott/slideshow/flashback-1971-bassmaster-classic |website=Bassmaster |access-date=September 29, 2025 |date=November 27, 2019}}</ref> |- |1972 || II || {{flagicon|USA}} Don Butler|| 38-11 ||Ranger ||Percy Priest Reservoir, TN ||{{efn|the event was held at a "mystery lake", with competitors not knowing its location until being brought there}} || {{N/A}} || {{N/A}} || {{N/A}} || Oct 25-27 || <ref>Multiple sources: *{{cite web |title=Classic Moments: Don Butler wins the 1972 Classic |url=https://www.bassmaster.com/video/classic-moments-don-butler-wins-the-1972-classic |website=Bassmaster |access-date=September 29, 2025 |date=May 7, 2020}} *{{cite web |title=Classic II |url=https://www.bassmaster.com/news/classic-ii-2 |website=Bassmaster |access-date=September 29, 2025 |date=February 8, 2007}}</ref> |- |1973 || III || {{flagicon|USA}} Rayo Breckenridge|| 52-8 ||BassCat ||Clarks Hill Lake, SC ||{{efn|lake was located in McCormick, South Carolina}} || {{N/A}} || {{N/A}} || {{N/A}} || Oct 24-26 || <ref>Multiple sources: *{{cite web |title=Classic III |url=https://www.bassmaster.com/news/classic-iii-2 |website=Bassmaster |access-date=September 29, 2025 |date=February 8, 2007}} *{{cite web |title=1973 Bassmaster Classic - Results |url=https://www.bassmaster.com/tournament/1973-bassmaster-classic/results/ |website=Bassmaster |access-date=September 29, 2025}}</ref> |- |1974 || IV || {{flagicon|USA}} Tommy Martin|| 33-7 ||BassCat ||Wheeler Lake, AL || || || || {{N/A}} || Oct 30 - Nov 1 || |- |1975 || V || {{flagicon|USA}} Jack Hains|| 45-4 ||Ranger ||Currituck Sound, NC || || || || {{N/A}} || Oct 29-31 || |- |1976 || VI || {{flagicon|USA}} Rick Clunn|| 59-15 ||Ranger ||Lake Guntersville, AL || || || || {{N/A}} || Nov 3-5 || |- |1977 || VII || {{flagicon|USA}} Rick Clunn || 27-7 ||Ranger ||Kissimmee Chain, FL || || || || {{N/A}} || Oct 26-28 || |- |1978 || VIII || {{flagicon|USA}} Bobby Murray || 37-9 ||Ranger ||Ross Barnett Reservoir, MS || || || || {{N/A}} || Oct 25-27 || |- |1979 || IX || {{flagicon|USA}} Hank Parker || 31-0 ||Ranger ||Lake Texoma, TX || || || || {{N/A}} || Sep 26-28 || |- |1980 || X || {{flagicon|USA}} Bo Dowden || 54-10 ||Ranger ||St. Lawrence River, NY || Alexandria Bay || || || {{N/A}} || Sep 24-26 || <ref>{{cite web |title=1980 Bassmaster Classic |url=https://www.bassmaster.com/tournament/1980-bassmaster-classic |website=Bassmaster |access-date=September 29, 2025}}</ref> |- |1981 || XI || {{flagicon|USA}} Stanley Mitchell || 35-2 ||Ranger ||Alabama River, AL || Montgomery || Montgomery Civic Center || || Montgomery Civic Center South Hall || Oct 15-17 || <ref name="historymaking venues"/> |- |1982 || XII || {{flagicon|USA}} Paul Elias || 32-8 ||Ranger ||Alabama River, AL || Montgomery || Montgomery Civic Center || || Montgomery Civic Center South Hall || Oct 14-16 || <ref name="historymaking venues"/> |- |1983 || XIII || {{flagicon|USA}} Larry Nixon || 18-1 ||Ranger ||Ohio River, OH || Cincinnati || || || || Aug 4-5 || <ref>{{cite web |title=1983 Bassmaster Classic - Results |url=https://www.bassmaster.com/tournament/1983-bassmaster-classic/results |website=Bassmaster |access-date=September 29, 2025}}</ref> |- |1984 || XIV || {{flagicon|USA}} Rick Clunn || 75-9 ||Ranger ||Arkansas River, AR || || || || || Aug 16-18 || |- |1985 || XV || {{flagicon|USA}} Jack Chancellor || 45-0 ||Ranger ||Arkansas River, AR || || || || || Aug 15-17 || |- |1986 || XVI || {{flagicon|USA}} Charlie Reed || 23-9 ||Ranger ||Tennessee River, TN || || || || || Aug 14-16 || |- |1987 || XVII || {{flagicon|USA}} George Cochran || 15-5 ||Ranger ||Ohio River, KY || Louisville || || || || Aug 13-15 || <ref>{{cite web |last1=Bean |first1=Covey |title=Bass Show Sinks Into Ohio River |url=https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1987/08/23/bass-show-sinks-into-ohio-river/62680008007 |website=The Oklahoman |access-date=September 29, 2025 |date=August 23, 1987}}</ref> |- |1988 || XVIII || {{flagicon|USA}} Guido Hibdon || 28-8 ||Ranger ||James River, VA || Richmond || Richmond Coliseum || || || Aug 25-27 || <ref name="historymaking venues"/> |- |1989 || XVIV || {{flagicon|USA}} Hank Parker || 31-6 ||Ranger ||James River, VA || Richmond || Richmond Coliseum || || || Aug 17-19 || <ref name="historymaking venues"/> |- |1990 || XV || {{flagicon|USA}} Rick Clunn || 34-5 ||Ranger ||James River, VA || Richmond || Richmond Coliseum || || || Aug 23-25 || <ref name="historymaking venues"/> |- |1991 || XVI || {{flagicon|USA}} Ken Cook || 33-2 ||Ranger ||Chesapeake Bay, MD || || || || || Aug 22-24 || |- |1992 || XVII || {{flagicon|USA}} Robert Hamilton, Jr || 59-6 ||Ranger ||Lake Logan Martin, AL || || || || || Jul 30 - Aug 1 || |- |1993 || XVIII || {{flagicon|USA}} David Fritts || 48-6 ||Ranger ||Lake Logan Martin, AL || || || || || Aug 12-14 || |- |1994 || XVIV || {{flagicon|USA}} Bryan Kerchal || 36-7 ||Ranger ||High Rock Lake, NC || || || || || Jul 28-30 || |- |1995 || XVV || {{flagicon|USA}} Mark Davis || 47-14||Ranger ||High Rock Lake, NC || || || || || Aug 3-5 || |- |1996 || XVI || {{flagicon|USA}} George Cochran || 31-14 ||Ranger ||Lay Lake, AL || || || || || Aug 8-10 || |- |1997 || XVII || {{flagicon|USA}} Dion Hibdon || 34-13 ||Ranger ||Lake Logan Martin, AL || || || || || Aug 7-9 || |- |1998 || XVIII || {{flagicon|USA}} Denny Brauer || 46-3 ||Ranger ||High Rock Lake, NC || || || || || Aug 6-8 || |- |1999 || XXIV || {{flagicon|USA}} Davy Hite || 55-10 ||Ranger ||Louisiana Delta, LA || New Orleans || Louisiana Superdome || || || Jul 29-31 || <ref name="historymaking venues">{{cite web |title=History Making Venues |url=https://www.bassmaster.com/news/history-making-venues |website=Bassmaster |access-date=September 28, 2025 |date=23 March 2017}}</ref> |- |2000 || XXX || {{flagicon|USA}} Woo Daves || 27-13 ||Ranger ||Lake Michigan, IL || Chicago || Soldier Field || || McCormick Place || Jul 20-22 || <ref name="historymaking venues"/><ref>{{cite web |last1=Perlstein |first1=Rick |title=Chicago’s Epic Fishing Competition Fail |url=https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/august-2021/chicagos-epic-fishing-competition-fail/ |website=Chicago Magazine |access-date=September 28, 2025 |date=July 26, 2021}}</ref> |- |2001 || XXXI || {{flagicon|USA}} Kevin VanDam || 32-5 ||Triton ||Louisiana Delta, LA || New Orleans || Louisiana Superdome || || || Aug 2-4 || <ref name="historymaking venues"/> |- |2002 || XXXII || {{flagicon|USA}} Jay Yelas || 45-13 ||Skeeter ||Lay Lake, AL || || || || || Jul 25-27 || |- |2003 || XXXIII || {{flagicon|USA}} Michael Iaconelli || 37-14 ||Triton || Louisiana Delta, LA || New Orleans || Louisiana Superdome || || || Aug 1-3 || <ref name="historymaking venues"/> |- |2004 || XXXXIV || {{flagicon|JPN}} Takahiro Omori || 39-2 ||Triton || Lake Wylie, NC || || || || || Jul 31 - Aug 1 || |- |2005 || XXXXV || {{flagicon|USA}} Kevin VanDam || 12-15 ||Nitro || Three Rivers, PA || || || || || Jul 29-31 || |- |2006 || XXXXVI || {{flagicon|USA}} Luke Clausen || 56-2 ||Triton ||Kissimmee Chain, FL || || || || || Feb 24-26 || |- |2007 || XXXXVII || {{flagicon|USA}} Boyd Duckett || 48-10 ||Triton ||Lay Lake, AL || || || || || Feb 23-25 || |- |2008 || XXXXVIII || {{flagicon|USA}} Alton Jones ||48-7 ||Skeeter ||Lake Hartwell, SC || || || || || Feb 22-24 || |- |2009 || XIL|| {{flagicon|USA}} Skeet Reese ||54-13 ||Champion ||Red River, LA || Shreveport-Bossier City || || || || Feb 20-22 || <ref name="three years">{{cite web |title=Three years of Bassmaster Classic locations |url=https://www.bassmaster.com/news/three-years-of-bassmaster-classic-locations/#:~:text=The%20Classic%20will%20return%20to,%2C%20Purolator%2C%20Skeeter%20and%20Yamaha. |website=Bassmaster |access-date=28 September 2025 |date=February 21, 2008}}</ref> |- |2010 || XL || {{flagicon|USA}} Kevin VanDam ||51-6 ||Nitro || Lay Lake, AL || Birmingham || || || || Feb 19-21 || <ref name="three years"/> |- |2011 || XLI || {{flagicon|USA}} Kevin VanDam ||69-11 ||Nitro ||Louisiana Delta, LA || New Orleans || Louisiana Superdome || || || Feb 18-20 || <ref name="historymaking venues"/><ref name="three years"/> |- |2012 || XLII || {{flagicon|USA}} Chris Lane ||51-6 ||Legend || Red River, LA || || || || || Feb 24-26 || |- |2013 || XLIII || {{flagicon|USA}} Cliff Pace ||54-12 ||Skeeter || Grand Lake, OK || || || || || Feb 22-24 || |- |2014 || XLIV || {{flagicon|USA}} Randy Howell ||67-8 ||Triton || Lake Guntersville, AL || || || || || Feb 21-23 || |- |2015 || XLV || {{flagicon|USA}} Casey Ashley ||50-1 ||Triton || Lake Hartwell, SC || || || || || Feb 20-22 || |- |2016 || XVLI || {{flagicon|USA}} Edwin Evers || 60-7 || Nitro || Grand Lake, OK || || || || || Mar 4-6 || <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bassmaster.com/anglers/edwin-evers|title=Edwin Evers|work=Bassmaster|access-date=2017-03-27|language=en}}</ref> |- |2017 || XLVII || {{flagicon|USA}} Jordan Lee ||56-10 ||Legend || Lake Conroe, TX || Houston || Minute Maid Park || || George R. Brown Convention Center || Mar 24-26 || <ref name="historymaking venues"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bassmaster.com/results/tournaments/2017-geico-bassmaster-classic/1|title=Tournaments |website=Bassmaster|language=en|access-date=2017-03-27|archive-date=2017-03-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327171313/https://www.bassmaster.com/results/tournaments/2017-geico-bassmaster-classic/1|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- |2018 || XLVIII || {{flagicon|USA}} Jordan Lee ||47-1 ||Ranger || Lake Hartwell, SC || Greenville || Bon Secours Wellness Arena || Green Pond Landing and Event Center (in Anderson, SC) || TD Convention Center || Mar 16-18 || <ref>Multiple sources: *{{Cite web|url=https://www.bassmaster.com/leaderboard/tournaments/2018-geico-bassmaster-classic-presented-dicks-sporting-goods|title=tournaments |website=Bassmaster |language=en|access-date=2018-03-18}} *{{cite web |title=2018 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods |url=https://www.bassmaster.com/tournament/2018-geico-bassmaster-classic-presented-by-dicks-sporting-goods/ |website=Bassmaster |access-date=September 28, 2025}} *{{cite web |last1=Communications |first1=BASS |title=2018 Bassmaster Classic Location Announced |url=https://www.wired2fish.com/fishing-tips/2018-bassmaster-classic-location-announced |website=Wired2Fish |access-date=September 28, 2025 |date=February 15, 2017}}</ref> |- |2019 || 49th || {{flagicon|USA}} Ott Defoe ||49-3 <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bassmaster.com/leaderboard/tournaments/2019-geico-bassmaster-classic-presented-dicks-sporting-goods|title=tournaments |website=Bassmaster |language=en|access-date=2019-03-17}}</ref> || Nitro || Tennessee River, TN || || || || || Mar 15-17 || |- |2020 || 50th || {{flagicon|USA}} Hank Cherry || 65-5 || BassCat || Lake Guntersville, AL || || || || || Mar 6-8 || |- |2021 || 51st || {{flagicon|USA}} Hank Cherry || 50-15 || BassCat || Lake Ray Roberts, TX || Fort Worth|| || || || Jun 11-13 || |- |2022 || 52nd || {{flagicon|USA}} Jason Christie || 54-0 ||Xpress ||Lake Hartwell, SC || Greenville || Bon Secours Wellness Arena || Green Pond Landing and Event Center (in Anderson, SC) || Greenville Convention Center || Mar 4-6 || <ref>{{cite web |title=2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk Expo |url=https://www.bassmaster.com/news/2022-academy-sports-outdoors-bassmaster-classic-presented-by-huk-expo/ |website=Bassmaster |access-date=September 28, 2025 |date=August 15, 2021}} *{{cite web |title=2022 Classic: Final weigh-in |url=https://www.bassmaster.com/slideshow/2022-classic-final-weigh-in/578014 |website=Bassmaster |access-date=September 28, 2025 |date=March 7, 2022}}</ref> |- |2023 || 53rd || {{flagicon|CAN}} Jeff Gustafson || 42-7 ||Lund || Tennessee River, TN || Knoxville || Thompson–Boling Arena || Volunteer Landing || Knoxville Convention Center || Mar 24-26 || <ref>Multiple sources: *{{cite web |title=Get There! 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota |url=https://www.bassmaster.com/tournament/2023-academy-sports-outdoors-bassmaster-classic/attend/ |website=Bassmaster |access-date=September 28, 2025}} *{{cite web |title=2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota - Results |url=https://www.bassmaster.com/tournament/2023-academy-sports-outdoors-bassmaster-classic/results/?day=0 |website=Bassmaster |access-date=28 September 2025 |date=2023}}</ref> |- |2024 || 54th || {{flagicon|USA}} Justin Hamner || 58-3 ||Falcon || Grand Lake, OK || Tulsa || BOK Center || Wolf Creek Park || Cox Business Convention Center || Mar 22-24 || <ref>{{cite web |title=Tulsa and Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees set to host third Bassmaster Classic in 2024 |url=https://www.bassmaster.com/latest-industry-news/news/tulsa-and-grand-lake-o-the-cherokees-set-to-host-third-bassmaster-classic-in-2024/ |website=Bassmaster |access-date=September 28, 2025 |date=February 28, 2023}}</ref> |- |2025 || 55th || {{flagicon|USA}} Easton Fothergill || 76-15 || Skeeter || Lake Ray Roberts, TX || Fort Worth || Dickies Arena || Ray Roberts Lake State Park Du Bois Unit (in Pilot Point, TX) || Fort Worth Convention Center || Mar 21-23 || <ref>{{cite web |title=Experience the Classic |url=https://www.bassmaster.com/tournament/2025-bassmaster-classic/experience/ |website=Bassmaster |access-date=September 28, 2025 |date=2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour |url=https://www.bassmaster.com/tournament/2025-bassmaster-classic/ |website=Bassmaster |access-date=September 28, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=A look at 2025 Lake Ray Roberts Classic |url=https://www.bassmaster.com/bassmaster-classic/slideshow/a-look-at-2025-lake-ray-roberts-classic/1282255 |website=Bassmaster |access-date=September 28, 2025 |date=March 17, 2025}}</ref> |- |2026 || 56th || {{flagicon|USA}} Dylan Nutt || 66-13 || Caymus || Tennessee River, TN || Knoxville || Thompson–Boling Arena || Volunteer Landing || Knoxville Convention Center || Mar 13-15 || <ref>{{cite web |title=Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo |url=https://www.bassmaster.com/expo/ |website=Bassmaster |access-date=September 28, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Bassmaster Classic Returns to Knoxville for 2026 |url=https://www.visitknoxville.com/articles/post/the-bassmaster-classic-returns-to-knoxville-for-2026/ |website=VisitKnoxville.com |access-date=September 28, 2025 |language=en-us |date=February 5, 2025}}</ref> |- |}

== Record Book == * Largest Bass Caught: 11-10, Preston Clark, Toho, Florida, 2006 * Heaviest Venue Total Weight: 76-15, Easton Fothergill, Lake Ray Roberts, Texas, 2025 * Heaviest Total Weight: 76-15, Easton Fothergill, Lake Ray Roberts, Fort Worth, Texas, 2025 *Lowest Total Winning Weight: 12-15. Kevin Van Dam, Three Rivers, Pennsylvania, 2005 * Heaviest Single Day Weight: 32-3, Paul Mueller, Guntersville, Alabama, 2014 * Most Bassmaster Classic Wins: 4, Rick Clunn, 1976, 1977, 1984, 1990 / 4, Kevin VanDam, 2001, 2005, 2010, 2011 * Most Top 5 Classic Finishes: 11, Rick Clunn * Most Consecutive Classic Appearances: 28, Rick Clunn, 1974-2001 * Most Second Place Finishes: 4, Aaron Martens, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2011 * Largest Final Day Comeback: 13-14 deficit, Jordan Lee, Conroe, Texas, 2017

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== References ==

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== External links == * [https://www.espn.com/outdoors/tournaments/classic/news/story?page=b_classic_11_Reid_Gamer] * [https://web.archive.org/web/20080329140159/http://bassmasterclassic.allthenewz.net/ Bassmaster Classic 2008 Update Venue] * [https://web.archive.org/web/20100224171938/http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/bassmaster/index BASS official site] * [http://fishing.about.com/od/bassfishing/a/bassclassic.htm About.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090608122641/http://fishing.about.com/od/bassfishing/a/bassclassic.htm |date=2009-06-08 }} * [https://web.archive.org/web/20070930031235/http://www.al.com/sports/birminghamnews/index.ssf?%2Fbase%2Fsports%2F117179460961760.xml&coll=2 2007 Classic qualifiers] * [https://web.archive.org/web/20070929100618/http://www.cumminghome.com/living/5_8/2008-bassmaster-classic-to-be-held-in-greenville.shtml 2008 Classic update] * [http://www.city-data.com/forum/greenville-spartanburg-area/91144-greenville-sc-host-2008-bassmaster-classic.html 2008 Classic update] * [http://www.fishingworld.com/News/Read.php?ArtID=000020372 2008 Classic update] * [https://www.bassmaster.com/news/b-a-s-s-historical-timeline-2/ Bassmaster Classic Timeline]

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