The 2002 Bassmaster Classic

July 27, 2002
Classic Coverage

Jay Yelas Wins it!

More records were broken as Yelas Takes Takes Wire-To-Wire Win!

Find out who won the inaugural B.A.S.S. Outstanding Achievement Award.

News and tidbits from the Classic can be found in the Classic Notebook for July 27th.

Which state took federation of the year? Which chapter won club of the year? The answers to these and more are in the 2002 Federation Awards.

While the 52 B.A.S.S. pros competed on Lay Lake for the sport's world title, ten aspiring young anglers went casting for championship titles of their own at the Bassmasters CastingKids National Finals.

News and tidbits from the Classic can be found in the Classic Notebook for July 26th.

Kevin VanDam, Davy Hite and 50 other top pros invaded Birmingham today as they prepare for the big event. Here's what they said as they Hope To Hook Fishing's Big Crown.

News and tidbits from the Classic can be found in the Classic Notebook for July 24th.

The only fish caught today at the Classic were those hooked by youngsters at the Kids Classic.

The inaugural B.A.S.S. Outstanding Achievement Award will be presented at the Classic. For more information, read B.A.S.S. to Award Lifetime Achievement.

Notes, quotes and little-known facts from the World Championship of bass fishing can be found in the Classic Notebook.

ESPN, ESPN2 will air the Classic as well as have more coverage than ever before during "bass week". See the complete schedule in Classic TV Schedule

Classic contenders had an opportunity to get a sneak peek at what awaits them this week. Learn what they discovered in Anglers Test The Water

Children will get the chance to land a lunker and meet their heros at the Kids Classic.

All good things come to an end. And the sport's most impressive streak, Rick Clunn's 28 consecutive Classic appearances, came to an end this year. Find out what Rick had to say about it in Clunn's Run.

Kids will be big shots at the Classic with the various activities that are tailored toward young bass enthusiasts. Read all about it in Family Fun.

Five Federation club members rose through the ranks to compete against the pros. This year, they have the talent to rise to the top. Could The Federation Win It?

The BASSMASTERS Classic Outdoors Show has added activities, exhibits and more. See what awaits spectators at the Classic Outdoor Show.

The reigning BASS Masters Classic champion - Kevin VanDam - tells you how he will defend his title in VanDam To Defend Title.