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1. Stat of the Day
PRESENTED BY: Sunline
2020 Bassmaster Classic Appearances

53-competitors
90-total appearances by this field
28-anglers fishing their 1st Classic
19-anglers with 2 or more Classics
11-most Classic appearances,
John Crews
2 to 1 Best odds to win the Classic,
Scott Canterbury

Want to see the full odds to win the Classic, see full field below in #9.
2. Money Matters
PRESENTED BY: Big Bite Baits
Cost To Outfit A New Boat With Electronics
There has never been more electronic options for boats than there is now. So what is the cost comparison between Garmin , Humminbird and Lowrance to outfit a boat with 3 new 9"-10" graphs with imaging and new corresponding brand trolling motor.
$1999.99 x 3 = $5999.97
Force =$3099.96

Total = $8998.97



Add on Livescope
=$1499.99
= $10,599.95
Helix 10 MSI GPS G3N $1999.99 x 3 = $5999.97
Ultrex =$2499.99

Total = $8.499.96
With 3 Solix instead
= $9,099.96
Add on Hbird 360
=$1199.99
Total = $9699.95
$1999.99 x 3 = $5999.97
Ghost = $2999.00

Total = $8998.97


Add on Livesight
=$999.99
Total = $9997.07
3. Behind the Scenes
PRESENTED BY: SPRO
Photo courtesy of B.A.S.S
Classic Winners Still Fishing At The Tour Level
In most cases, a winner of the Classic is set up for a long career to follow. Here is a brief look at which Classic champions are still competing at the highest level.
Rick Clunn is the oldest Classic champion that is still fishing. He first won in 1976 and is still competing on the Elite Series in 2020.
Paul Elias won in 1982 and is now competing on the Bass Pro Tour, Larry Nixon won in 1983 and is still planning to fish this season after he finishes injury rehab.
David Fritts won the 1993 Classic and is still competing on the Elite Series.
Woo Daves is the most recent Classic winner that is no longer regularly competing, he won the 2000 Classic.
The last 19 winners are all still fishing at a national tour level, Jordan Lee and Kevin VanDam had 6 of those wins. There are 6 anglers that have won multiple Classics Rick Clunn(4), Kevin VanDam(4), Bobby Murray(2), Hank Parker(2), George Cochran(2), Hank Parker(2), Jordan Lee(2).
4. Anglers Tribune
Unique Classic Collectible
In 2018 Jordan Lee joined legendary anglers Rick Clunn and Kevin VanDam as one of three competitors to have won back-to-back Classics. While Lee was waiting behind the scenes in the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC to weigh in, Bass Talk Live co-host Matt Pangrac collected water from the eventual champion's Ranger Boats livewell to create a one of a kind Classic keepsake. The vile of water was authenticated, and is displayed in a custom shadow box along with an autographed photo of Lee's winning moment.
5. Baits Not Being Talked About
The spinnerbait that Hank Parker used to win the 1989 Bassmaster Classic can still be purchased, and is a favorite of many anglers who don't talk much about it.
A few anglers had this to say about the Hank Parker Classic Spinnerbait.
"Best spinnerbait ever made. The big 3/4oz has won me a lot of money and continues to out perform any other spinnerbait. Virtually indestructible and absolutely deadly on any lake in any part of the country."
"Don't roll your eyes when I say this is one of the best stained/muddy water blades out there. The wire is very thin, but strong. It may be old school but the fish don't know that, silly."
6. What We're Watching & Listening To
PRESENTED BY: Gamakatsu
Clunn Wins 1976 Guntersville Classic
In 1976 Rick Clunn won his first Bassmaster Classic title on Lake Guntersville. Clunn took home $25,000 for his efforts, weighing in a total of 59-15. Guntersville will play host to the 50th annual Bassmaster Classic March 6th-8th.
7. Jersey Watch
PRESENTED BY: Denali
New BPT Angler David Dudley
Photo courtesy of Major League Fishing
2020 is David Dudley's first year on the Bass Pro Tour, but he is certainly no rookie. He brought his stable of sponsors along with him to the BPT. His boat of choice continues to be Ranger, rigged with Mercury and Lowrance. Polaris headlines his jersey along with retailer Fishermans Central , Perfection Lures and Profishency that feature his signature products.
8. Regional Recommendations
Founded in January of 1980, Mark’s Outdoor Sports has been providing superior products and service to the greater Birmingham area for over 37 years. Serving as your Complete Hunting and Fishing Store, Mark's offers the absolute best products, prices and customer service they can provide. They strive everyday to make sure that each and EVERY customer feels right at home at Mark’s Outdoor Sports. If you are in the Birmingham area for the Classic, make sure to stop by and check them out.
9. Best for Last
PRESENTED BY: AFTCO
Bass Zone's Mark Jeffreys recently released his 14th annual Bassmaster Classic odds. Taking a Vegas sportbook approach, the odds attempt to reflect how a legitimate casino might assess competitors in the field. Scott Canterbury was the odds on favorite at 2-1, with John Cox close behind at 3-1. Check out all the odds in the latest edition of Bass Talk Live.
Tackle Warehouse Classic sale starts Friday 3/06 at 8am PT. Link below will be active then.
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