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As the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods evolved over the years, the exposure the event received increased fan excitement and made famous the men who won the crown. It was once estimated that a Classic win was worth $1 million over the course of an angler’s career based on the amount of exposure garnered through the event, as well as the claim to the title and the angler’s name forever etched on the championship trophy. There is little doubt that number has increased. The champions are no longer just mentioned in features inside Bassmaster Magazine, but also are cover models for the Classic issue. Since Bassmaster touches more than 4 million bass fans, an angler becomes immediately recognizable and his star quickly rises within the ranks of…

5 Cinco de Mayo. Cinco falls on a Saturday this year. Hit the water in the morning, then watch the Berkley Bassmaster Elite at Kentucky Lake presented by Abu Garcia on Bassmaster LIVE. 13 Mother’s Day. Don’t say we never did anything for you. Don’t forget to get your mom a trophy-size gift. 16 National Sea Monkey Day. Finally, a day to celebrate all of those dinks in your livewell. 23 Lucky Penny Day. A day that even last-place tournament anglers can appreciate. 28 Memorial Day. Remember the heroes who died fighting for your freedom to fish on a Monday.…

Perched on the shores of Lake Tenkiller, Tahlequah plays host to the 2018 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops in July. Tahlequah is the capital city of the Cherokee Nation and was featured in Wilson Rawls’ book Where the Red Fern Grows. It’s also a short distance from Elite Series pros Jason Christie, Edwin Evers and Tommy Biffle. 16,741 Tahlequah’s official population during the 2010 census 20.16 The total area in square miles of Lake Tenkiller 145 Miles the Illinois River travels while traversing Lake Tenkiller…

Since the used-boat market is picking up, I am looking to upgrade to a fiberglass boat. What are some things to look for before purchasing a used boat?@Wildodson8, Instagram Rick Emmitt of Bass Pro Shops Marine Group says the motor is the most important thing to check. “Have a mechanic run diagnostics to find out how many hours are on the motor, and have a compression check performed; a 10-pound or more difference in cylinder compression may be a sign of a serious problem,” he explains. “Also check the lower unit, steering system and propeller condition.” Inspect the hull and deck for stress cracks. Cosmetic cracks are common on used boats, but cracks through the gelcoat and into the laminate could be signs of structural issues. Inspect the transom to…

JORDAN LEE may have unlocked the simplest secret for fishing success in the world’s biggest bass tournament. “I just went fishing and tried to have fun,” says the 26-year-old Alabama pro who — once again — surprised even himself by coming from back in the pack to win the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods on Lake Hartwell in mid-March. Lee’s philosophy may seem a bit cliché, but it worked its magic, just as it did in 2017 when he came from 16th place to win that Classic on Lake Conroe, Texas. He now joins legendary anglers Rick Clunn and Kevin VanDam as the only back-to-back winners in the Classic’s 48-year storied history. The fourth-year pro, who climbed into Bassmaster stardom from the collegiate ranks, saw his B.A.S.S.…

‘The drive to make bass fishing ‘the next NASCAR’ was exciting but ill-fated.” LATE IN 1999, two topics came up in frequent conversation: the “Y2K” problem, and what to call the decade of 2000-2009. Some feared the global economy would crash because computer programs represented years with just the last two digits, which made 2000 indistinguishable from 1900. The scare wasn’t alleviated until after midnight on Jan. 1, 2000. The other concern, trivial by comparison, was what to call the decade of 2000-2009. We were used to saying “eighties” and “nineties,” but “zeroes” didn’t have the same ring to it. Most settled on “the aughts,” if they referred to it at all. The aughts marked not only the beginning of the new millennium, but they also ushered in massive changes…

YOU MIGHT WANT to go ahead and save these dates: March 15-17, 2019. Actually, you might want to go ahead and book a hotel. Search the best places to stay in Knoxville, Tenn. Downtown. In case you have not yet heard, this is going to be the host city of the next Bassmaster Classic. Based on the attendance from the 2018 world championship, you can’t plan the trip too early. As you know by now, Jordan Lee made up a huge deficit on the final day to win the 2018 Classic held on Lake Hartwell. It was a nail-biter. Even those in the know didn’t have an idea who was going to win until the fish hit the scales. A record number of bass fishing fans were on hand to…

More than 70,000 people have signed a petition to support Now or Neverglades, a Florida-based program to push lawmakers to act on Everglades restoration plans that were approved but never properly set in motion in the Sunshine State. Captains for Clean Water, the IGFA, Mustad and Yeti are just a few of the organizations supporting the Now or Neverglades movement, which contends that increased storage, treatment and conveyance of Lake Okeechobee’s discharge is critical to stopping ecological damage in Everglades National Park and along the Florida coast. Grab more info at GladesDeclaration.org, and find out why Everglades restoration plans that legislators approved in 1988 and again in 2000 were never fully realized.…

The images below were submitted by Bassmaster readers, and our antique tackle expert, Karl White, appraises the value of each unique find. To submit yours, email editorial@bassmaster.com. Bear Creek Lure Billy LaRocque $75 This is a Bear Creek ice fishing decoy that was made in Michigan in the 1940s. Sell them individually; do not put them all on the market at one time. The prettier the decoy, the higher the value. I would value this particular decoy at about $75. Weed-O Tom Broyles $75 This is a Johnson Weed-O made around 1947 in Wisconsin. This novelty lure was designed to catch the fisherman and not the fish. I would value it at $50 to $75 because of its uniqueness. Fly Popper Clyde Padgitt $20 This is a 1950s Fly Rod…

Sufix 832 Advanced Superline $16.69-$339.99 | rapala.com Features: Featuring eight fibers and 32 weaves per inch, this line is highly durable. Thanks to the R8 Precision Braiding technology, Sufix 832 has a very small diameter and boasts superior strength and roundness for extreme consistency. The company’s TPG Technology maintains line color even when exposed to all the elements for long periods of time. Sufix 832 is available in six colors, 10 break strengths and five spool sizes, from 150 yards to 3,500 yards. Lure Lock $15.99-$19.99 | lurelock.com Features: All boxes are manufactured and assembled in the USA. Snap-apart dividers are easy to separate, eliminating the need for a knife or scissors to trim or cut the compartment spacers. Nontoxic gel in bottom of tray holds lures in place, so…

DOTL Challenge: Put a Bassmaster Elite Series pro on a small lake he’s never seen before. Give him seven hours to locate and catch bass while we log his every move. Date: May 3, 2017 Venue: Lake P, a small, flatland reservoir Water: 69 degrees and moderately clear Weather: clear, high 80 degrees, east wind Pro: Koby Kreiger, 49, Bokeelia, Fla. An Indiana native, Kreiger qualified for the 2003 Bassmaster Classic via the Northern Opens, spent the next 13 years competing successfully on the FLW circuit, then joined the Elite Series in 2014. Boat: Ranger 520C with a 250-horsepower Evinrude outboard, Minn Kota trolling motor, Humminbird electronics and twin Talon shallow-water anchors IN THEIR CLASSIC 1965 folk-rock hit “Turn! Turn! Turn!”, The Byrds reminded us that: “To everything, there is…

You started off your first Elite Series season red hot, with a second-place finish at Lake Martin. What did that feel like? It was so fun. That’s the No. 1 thing I’ll remember. I had friends and family watching — my wife was there, and all of the great guys I travel with. I got to go somewhere I had never fished before, and the pattern I got into — cranking a Duo Realis 5A shallow — was just something I feel really comfortable doing. I love throwing crankbaits, and I’m sure everyone at home was just thinking, “Oh, there’s Roy doing his thing.” Speaking of home, you’ve lived in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., for a few years, but actually grew up in Salt Lake, is that right? Yes. I…

May 4-7 Berkley Bassmaster Elite at Kentucky Lake presented by Abu Garcia, Kentucky Lake, Tenn. 10-12 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Eastern Open, Lake Norman, N.C. 10-12 Carhartt College Eastern Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops, Lake Cherokee, Tenn. 17-20 Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest benefiting Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Lake Travis, Texas 23-25 Carhartt College Western Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops, Clear Lake, Calif. 23-25 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Western Regional presented by Magellan Outdoors, Clear Lake, Calif. 26 Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Western Open presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, Clear Lake, Calif.…

Congratulations to the newest members of the Bassmaster Lunker Club™. Membership in the club is free and open to any B.A.S.S. member who catches a largemouth bass weighing 10 pounds or more, a spotted bass weighing 5 pounds or more, or a smallmouth bass weighing 6 pounds or more, from Jan. 1, 2017, to the present. New Lunker Club members will receive an official certificate with holder and a Minn Kota hat. To request an application, write to editorial@bassmaster.com or B.A.S.S., The Lunker Club, 3500 Blue Lake Drive, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35243. A photo documenting the catch must be provided, along with the length and girth of the bass. Only suitable photos will be published in Bassmaster Magazine. We will only accept entries for bass that are released alive.…