Bassmaster Classic
The Bassmaster Classic is a competition in professional bass fishing. It was first held in 1971 on Lake Mead, Nevada. Originally it was a fall event (1971-1983), but it switched to the summer in 1984 and then to the late winter in 2006. The winner of the tournament is widely considered to be the world champion of bass fishing, as is stated on the winner's trophy.
The event has turned into a three-day spectacle, complete with a theatrical presentation of the weigh-ins and hours of television coverage. ESPN purchased Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (BASS), which organizes the event, and increased coverage of the event and the Classic's profile.
In 2013, Tulsa, Okla. hosted the Bassmaster Classic. This is the farthest west the Classic has ever been held. More than 100,000 people were expected to attend, bringing $26 million in economic impact to the Tulsa region according to host organization Tulsa Sports Commission.
Rick Clunn and Kevin VanDam have each won the event four times. Bobby Murray, Hank Parker and George Cochran have won twice each.
First-place money has grown from $10,000 in 1971 to $500,000 in 2006.
Read more about Bassmaster Classic: Rules and Procedures, Past Winners, Record Book, Jr. Bassmasters
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