Gustafson struggles on the final day but holds on for historic Bassmaster Classic victory on the Tennessee River

Canadian pro Jeff “Gussy” Gustafson’s bass refused to play fair on the final day of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota on the Tennessee River.

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Gustafson revisits history, takes Day 1 lead at Bassmaster Classic with five smallmouth

Jeff Gustafson’s motto during the opening round of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota seemed to be, “Why make it complicated?”

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Snyders takes home Bassmaster Kayak Series title at Chickamauga; honored on Classic stage

Rus Snyders has spent 10 years in the state of Tennessee, and in that time he has become one of the most dominant anglers in the state.

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Bassmaster Kayak Series championship to be decided on Chickamauga

A prespawn bonanza is on tap for the 2023 Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship at Chickamauga Lake powered by TourneyX, and while the lake can be tough, Tennessee native Jordan Marshall believes big bass will be caught.

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Bassmaster Classic venues will be carbon-neutral thanks to partnership with TVA

The Tennessee Valley Authority and B.A.S.S., in conjunction with local authorities and the Knoxville Utilities Board, are partnering to make venues for the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota carbon-neutral.  Read more...

DiPalma dazzles in Bassmaster Kayak Series win at Lake Guntersville

Greg DiPalma has spent four days total fishing out of his Old Town Sportsman Autopilot 136 kayak.

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Barnes hangs on to win first Bassmaster Open of the season on Alabama’s Lake Eufaula

With only a couple hours remaining in the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Eufaula, Justin Barnes felt the tournament slipping away. Read more...

Barnes’ knowledge of Lake Eufaula helps him take lead at first Bassmaster Open of the season

Justin Barnes works as a lineman for Georgia Power, so he’s used to being in high-pressure situations. But he was surprisingly calm following his electrifying start to the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Eufaula on Thursday.

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Dakota Lithium inks multiyear deal to sponsor Bassmaster Kayak Angler of the Year

Dakota Lithium, a U.S. battery manufacturer founded in 2008 and the Official Lithium Battery of Bassmaster, has expanded its partnership with B.A.S.S. and signed a three-year sponsorship deal for the Bassmaster Kayak Series Angler of the Year award.

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Tulsa and Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees set to host third Bassmaster Classic in 2024

When it comes to the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota, Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees has more than lived up to its name.

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Rookie Joey Cifuentes III notches first Bassmaster Elite Series win on Lake Seminole

Despite enduring several painful losses, Arkansas rookie Joey Cifuentes III held on to sack up a final-round limit of 18 pounds, 7 ounces and win the Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Lake Seminole with a four-day total of 85-2.

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Joey Cifuentes III maintains lead at Bassmaster Elite on Lake Seminole

On Semifinal Saturday, Joey Cifuentes III stuck with his game plan, tallied a three-day total of 66 pounds, 11 ounces, and retained his lead in the Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Lake Seminole.

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