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A Classic to Remember:
Fothergill, a 22-year-old native of Grand Rapids, Minn., finished the three-day event on Lake Ray Roberts with a total of 15 bass for 76 pounds, 15 ounces. It was the biggest winning weight in the 55-year history of the most prestigious fishing tournament in the world and was exactly 8 1/2 pounds more than the nearest competitor in the field of 56 anglers. Fothergill is also the second-youngest champion in Bassmaster Classic history (only Stanley Mitchell who won the 1981 Classic at 21, was younger).
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The Greatest Show in Bass Fishing: Living the Dream by Bruce Callis The biggest show in bass fishing just concluded, and we have a new Bassmaster Classic Champion, Easton Fothergill. A 22-year-old edged out a 20-year-old, Trey McKinney, with a record-breaking 76 pounds 15 ounces. Kevin VanDam was the record holder with 69 pounds 11 ounces. And he becomes the second youngest behind Stanley Mitchel,l who was 21 when he won the 1981 Classic. What a show! But, some say that this Classic wasn’t as exciting as previous years. And the crowds looked down at the viewers. Maybe it was the economy, perhaps it was the distance that you had to travel to attend, or maybe something else. Only time will tell. And yet, a select few are saying the Classic is dying. I DON’T buy into that at all. |  |
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2025 Bassmaster Classic in review by Carson Maddux
For most fishing fans, the Bassmaster Classic is the most iconic and legendary event in the sport. Lives have been changed by hoisting the “Ray Scott” trophy and many more have been inspired by watching the champion do so. Huge congrats to Easton Fothergill on winning the 2025 Bassmaster Classic in dominating fashion. He set the all-time heaviest weight caught in Classic Competition and is the second youngest angler to ever win the event. The Classic is often called the “Super Bowl of Bass Fishing”, but what makes this event so special?
Classic is Coming. See you soon Knoxville.
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— Bassmaster (@bassmaster)
10:32 PM • Mar 27, 2025
Bass Cast Radio
A lifetime of Dedication with Chad Green & Johnny Martin
On the latest episode of Bass Cast Radio, we sit down with two local Smith Mountain Lake sticks, Chad Green & Johnny Martin. We discuss the introduction of the Tiger Bass into SML & then we dive into what its like having & finding a great fishing partner. We finish it all up by discussing the first ever dirty 30 on SML. These two keep dropping so many records & achievements on SML & creating a season we will never forget.
My Thoughts on the 2025 Bassmaster Classic
By Calvin Herndon
As we all know, the Super Bowl of bass fishing was held last week in Texas at Lake Ray Roberts. If you have been listening or viewing anything around bass fishing this week you would have seen everyone have their thoughts on the Classic. Those thoughts could have been Good, Bad, and ugly. Here are my thoughts on the Classic.
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A Final Note
Only at the Bassmaster Classic
Until next time,
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