VanDam Wins it!
Day Three, August 4:
Three-time B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year Kevin VanDam finally won the crown that's been eluding him for so many years.
Here is what the top contenders did to battle their way to the head of the class.
Notable notes and quotes from the last day of competition.
Here is the complete, final run-down of statistics for the Bass Masters Classic.
Day Two, August 3:
Kevin VanDam from Kalamazoo, Michigan has moved up from third place in round two of the "Superbowl of Fishing" ...the Bassmasters Classic, to take the lead.
Here is the complete run-down of statistics for the second full day of competition.
2002 Classic Location Announced
Professional fishing's most prestigious event, the CITGO BASS Masters Classic will be returning to...
For its tireless efforts to promote youth participation and resource conservation through fishing, the B.A.S.S. State Federation of the Year is...
Here are a few quick clips from the Classic.
Day One, August 2nd:
"When you come to a tournament like this, you have to have a Plan A, B and C. Today I think I made it to F." -- Kevin Van Dam
Kentucky pro David Walker has taken the early lead with a five - bass limit weighing 12 pounds, 4 ounce. The race is close and a front is approaching. How will he stay on top?
Day One Standings Here is the complete run-down of statistics for the first full day of competition.
More Coverage:
B.A.S.S. Masters Classic World Championship Begins
46 Classic contenders will be fishing for a $100,000 top prize and the most important title in the sport of bass fishing as they invade the Louisiana Delta.
The reigning BASS Masters Classic champion - Woo Daves - tells you what it's like to be on top of the world.
BASS Masters Classic Broadcast Team Announced
Long-time ESPN college football and basketball play-by-play commentator and fishing show host Ron Franklin will host ESPN2's three days of same-day coverage of the BASS Masters Classic.
Louisiana Delta Awaits Classic Invasion
America's Best Pros Hope to Decipher Massive Marshland Fishery. Here are their predictions.
Bass fishing's world championship returns to New Orleans August 2-4. Here's a sneak peak at the event.
For the first time, all three days of the Bass Masters Classic will be aired on ESPN2. Find out more inside.
It's Been A Memorable Year For Bass Fishing
The past year just might rank as the most remarkable in the history of B.A.S.S.
The 2000-01 BASSMASTER Tournament Trail season provided plenty of excitement on the Invitational level as competitors battled their way to the BASS Masters Classic.
One of the festivities preceding the Classic competition is the Kids Klassic, where many kids are introduced to the sport of fishing. Read about this fun event inside.
While bass fishing's top 45 anglers are casting for the sport's world championship title on the Louisiana Delta, another 10 equally as ambitious anglers will be casting for a title of their own in New Orleans.