Anglers eligible for the Pick the Bassmaster Classic Winner 2020

[Mike Cork]

I'm working out the details but here is the list of anglers that will be in the 2020 Classic. Start your research. It's getting close and with the warm winter, it's going to be hard to figure it out....

Matt Arey
Todd Auten
Drew Benton
Stetson Blaylock
Grae Buck
Josh Busby
Scott Canterbury
Brandon Card
Hank Cherry
Brandon Cobb
Keith Combs
Drew Cook
John Cox
John Crews
Clent Davis
Greg DiPalma
Bob Downey
Seth Feider
Micah Frazier
Darald Gleason
Jeff Gustafson
Skylar Hamilton
Ray Hanselman
Jamie Hartman
Matt Herren
Coby Hollen
Cody Huff
Mike Huff
Chris Johnston
Cory Johnston
Caleb Kuphall
Shane LeHew
Bandon Lester
Lee Livesay
Bill Lowen
Mark Menendez
Brock Mosley
Paul Mueller
David Mullins
Luke Palmer
Chad Pipkens
Clifford Pirch
Cliff Prince
Hunter Shryock
Taylor Smith
Brian Snowden
Whitney Stephens
Cameron Sterritt
Caleb Sumrall
Patrick Walters
Jake Whitaker
Jason Williamson
Chris Zaldain

I'll post rules here shortly....

[coldfront]

don't forget high water now.  continued rain.  might/might not settle down before the classic.
March 6-8.  22 days away.  lots can still happen.

water temps might be somewhere between 50°F and 55°F.  STrong pre-spawn. 

how close will these conditions match to that George Cochran tournament?  remember the jerkbait?

https://www.westernbass.com/article/two-time-classic-champion-wins-on-lake-guntersville

man, does 2004 seem like a lifetime ago!

guys of interest to me?  Gustafson, the Johnston boys, Zaldain, Hank Cherry, Stetson.

[Smallie_Stalker]

So many new names and I haven't been able to follow as closely so this is gonna be a hard one for sure.


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[CRosh324]

Is Major League Fishing the cause of the big names not fishing in the Classic this year?  Have all the studs left BASS?

[coldfront]

Is Major League Fishing the cause of the big names not fishing in the Classic this year?  Have all the studs left BASS?

there are some studs in the the Classic.  just new names.

Gustafson.  the Johnson brothers.  Zaldain has been on a role.
bunch of others.

know it's hard to not confuse historical sticks with talent.

[Mike Cork]

Is Major League Fishing the cause of the big names not fishing in the Classic this year?  Have all the studs left BASS?

I agree with Coldfront that there are a lot of new studs, great bass catching talent, but yes other organizations promised bigger money and a lot of the names were were used to IKE KVD and the likes did move.

But just because they aren't fishing B.A.S.S. anymore, doesn't mean the competition isn't brutal. These anglers know what they are doing and have the tools to do it.

[CRosh324]

sorry guys....didn't mean it like that.  I just was wondering where all the recognizable names have moved to.  Thought they would still fish both and not move exclusively.  Yes, I do recognize a few names on the list and know these guys are real good to be fishing in the Classic.  Didn't mean anything to take away from these fellows!

[coldfront]

sorry guys....didn't mean it like that.  I just was wondering where all the recognizable names have moved to.  Thought they would still fish both and not move exclusively.  Yes, I do recognize a few names on the list and know these guys are real good to be fishing in the Classic.  Didn't mean anything to take away from these fellows!

you're fine.  i was reviewing my response and wondering if it came of a bit 'sharp' myself.

ran across this youtube video.  interesting timing given the tournament.


and the guy I always overlook?  Paul Meuller.  watch that guy!

[CRosh324]

Gotta love some Gerald Swindle!  I bet that would be a fun day of fishing listening to that guy cut up all day!