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Bassmaster

Fothergill, Classic Champion

A Classic Dose Of Faith

Easton Fothergill • Grand Rapids, Minn.

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Bass City, USA - Paris, Tenn.

State Of The Nation

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What’s It Worth

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Bass Boating

Ultra Finesse Fanatics

River Rumble: Round 3 On The Tennessee • A new twist at a favorite destination sets up an exciting challenge for the Bassmaster Classic’s return to Knoxville

9 Classic Question Marks • A tournament full of promise and unpredictability could hinge on how these nine questions get answered

Pundit Picks: For The 2026 Classic • Our experts debate who’ll hoist the Ray Scott Bassmaster Classic Trophy back in Knoxville

Knoxville Is A Special Place • A former champ reflects on the experience of winning the Classic and the city where he made history

Wayfarer’s Guide: Knoxville • A hidden speakeasy, an outdoor oasis and award-winning restaurants await urban explorers on the streets of Knoxville

The Ultimate Guide To The Classic • 15 can’t-miss experiences at bass fishing’s biggest event

Ride Of A Lifetime • As an expert boat driver and Mercury hydro technician, Mark Hanson has spent nearly 35 years living his American dream behind the wheel — and behind the scenes — to help shape modern bass boat performance

Prespawn Hog Hunting • From the West Coast to the Tennessee Valley, Texas to the Carolinas, now is a banner time to chase a giant bite

An Artist’s Sketchbook • A Bassmaster illustrator became an AmBASSador for the final Elite Series event of 2025. Here, he recounts the incredible experience through fond memories and brushstrokes

Post-Frontal Productivity • Pro-proven strategies for staying on the bite under high skies in early spring

Finding The First Big Fish Of The Early Spawn • When the going gets tough on late-winter highland reservoirs, Hank Cherry gets going to shallow waters where early spawning bass can lurk

Big-Game Hunting

Cheers To New Beginnings

Classic-Sized Inspiration