News Archive For February 2012
Lane claims Bassmaster Classic
February 27, 2012
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, La. — “Go, Chris Lane!” As he stepped off the 2012 Bassmaster Classic stage on Sunday, Bobby Lane bellowed his brother’s name. Bobby had just been knocked out of contention. He knew Chris still had a good chance. More than good. Chris Lane of Guntersville, Ala., won the Bassmaster Classic Sunday by more than 3 pounds, fending off …Read more »It’s clicking for Chris
February 26, 2012
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, La. — Tick-tock. Chris Lane says he’s got a sort of inner clock that starts to tick when everything is in sync and working for him. If ever he’s heard that wonderful sound, it was Saturday at the Bassmaster Classic on the Red River. The Guntersville, Ala., pro took the lead by bringing 19 pounds, 4 ounces, to …Read more »Is the Classic spawn on?
February 26, 2012
For nearly an hour, Federation Nation contender John Diaco worked at getting a 3-pounder on a Red River bed to bite on Day Two of the Bassmaster Classic. Steve Kennedy spent time looking at a 6-pounder, and Ott DeFoe worked on a 4-pounder. None were successful, but all were somewhat surprised at seeing bedding bass. Bobby Lane did manage to snag a …Read more »How to watch day 3 of the Classic
February 26, 2012
The Bassmaster Classic is a three-day tournament — not a one-day tournament like the Weekend Series events or a two-day derby like a lot of Federation Nation contests or even a four-day challenge like the Elite Series tournaments. And because it's three days, successful competitors must properly "manage" their fish. In a nutshell, that means they need to catch enough …Read more »Louisiana native comes home to lead Classic by an ounce
February 25, 2012
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, La. — After Keith Poche stepped off the Bassmaster Classic stage, he did not fully realize he had just taken the lead from Greg Vinson by 1 ounce. Someone backstage helped drive it home to him. “This is a blur right now. My first Bassmaster Classic, at home in Louisiana, and I’m the leader. I don’t know what …Read more »Wind makes for long day
February 25, 2012
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, La. — With a north wind blowing strong prior to Friday’s Day One takeoff of the Bassmaster Classic, the fish-catching prospects weren’t great. “We talked about it this morning before we left,” Terry Scroggins said. “If I could have 14 pounds, I’d stay at the dock. I got 14-and-a-half, so I’m happy.” A 25-mile-per-hour north wind, which prevailed …Read more »Hammer time in McDade
February 25, 2012
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, La. -- McDade, a small backwater at the south end of Pool 5, got hammered on Day One. It was undoubtedly one of the most popular spots on the Red River. According to BASSTrakk, Randy Howell jumped out to a quick lead as he pounded a small culvert in an earthen dam at the south end of McDade. …Read more »How to watch day 2 of the Classic
February 25, 2012
Yesterday we covered some of the things to watch for on the first day of the Bassmaster Classic. For Day Two, the rules have changed. There are some new things in the mix and a few things we can throw out the window. Remember, the Classic is different. It's not like other tournaments. Here are the keys to getting the …Read more »‘This is the pinnacle’
February 24, 2012
SHREVEPORT, La. – The Bassmaster Classic has been called the “Super Bowl of bass fishing.” But the sport’s most dominant angler says it’s even more than that. “It’s the Super Bowl. It’s Game 7 of the World Series and NHL Finals. It’s the Daytona 500,” said four-time Classic champion Kevin VanDam. “If you’re a competitive bass fisherman, this is …Read more »How to watch Day One of the Classic
February 24, 2012
The Bassmaster Classic is different. It's not like other tournaments. It's not even like other championships. There is more preparation, more energy expended and there are more distractions at the Classic than any other fishing tournament. It's frequently called the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing, but it's much more important than that. The Super Bowl is a team event. …Read more »
