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Is the Classic that big of deal anymore?
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03/06/20 12:32 PM
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Douglas J
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I used to anticipate the Classic every year. But now not so much with so many names I don’t know participating in it.
It’s weird ...
#MFGA
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Re: Is the Classic that big of deal anymore?
[Re: Douglas J]
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03/06/20 12:48 PM
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WAWI
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I havent watched any fishing since the split
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Re: Is the Classic that big of deal anymore?
[Re: Douglas J]
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03/06/20 12:55 PM
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CashFishingTeam
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Same it’s weird. Don’t really care for MLF, but all the competitors I’m used to seeing in the classic aren’t in it. And I used to pull for the under dog, and now it’s like if someone does pull off a Brian Kershaw, your like well who did they beat??
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Re: Is the Classic that big of deal anymore?
[Re: Douglas J]
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03/06/20 01:05 PM
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I think it depends on perspective. For a vendor they will tell you the classic is bigger than ICAST. Big international contingent both with media and vendors (Shimano pulled out this year) but I have wondered when it will hit its peak. It has grown every year.
Some of the players are not as well known but that doesn't mean they can't fish at a high level. The cream rose to the top and stayed there many years for the most part. With the split there is a bigger pool of cream. Throw in high school programs, collegiate programs etc and you have a recipe for more talented competition that nobody knows about unless you follow that talent through the ranks.
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Grateful for every sunrise and sunset I get to witness. - Jason
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Re: Is the Classic that big of deal anymore?
[Re: Douglas J]
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03/06/20 01:14 PM
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Jpurdue
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Cold and wind isn't going to help the buzz.
"Bragging may not bring happiness, but no man having caught a large fish goes home through an alley." -A.L. www.LunkerLore.com
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Re: Is the Classic that big of deal anymore?
[Re: Jpurdue]
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03/06/20 01:16 PM
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Cold and wind isn't going to help the buzz. Weather is temporary. May keep some of the die hards inside at take off but the expo and weigh ins will be at capacity.
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Grateful for every sunrise and sunset I get to witness. - Jason
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Re: Is the Classic that big of deal anymore?
[Re: Douglas J]
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03/06/20 01:16 PM
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Mark Perry
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I can tell you from being here at this one the energy and buzz is as strong as any I have been to the Expo has more vendors than ever before and its electric around here. I don't think it has fallen a bit. Stillthe Super Bowl of bass fishing.
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Re: Is the Classic that big of deal anymore?
[Re: Jpurdue]
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03/06/20 01:17 PM
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Mark Perry
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Cold and wind isn't going to help the buzz. Its not cold here. Gonna be sunny and windy. Water temp has cone up 7 degrees or so tge last couple of days.
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Re: Is the Classic that big of deal anymore?
[Re: Douglas J]
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03/06/20 01:19 PM
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SoCal Tom
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It doesn't have the same luster for me. Maybe in a few years when I have an idea who most of these guys are it might.
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Re: Is the Classic that big of deal anymore?
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03/06/20 01:40 PM
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bradnitro175
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I havent watched any fishing since the split
BIG FAT BASS LIVES MATTER
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Re: Is the Classic that big of deal anymore?
[Re: Douglas J]
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03/06/20 01:44 PM
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Polly Gosh Lizard
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I just went to Bassmaster website and there is 5 guys on the home page and for the life of me, I don't know any of them. I'm sure they are all up and coming fishermen. I checked basscheck or what ever they call it and saw that Cox was leading it.I know him from Rayburn Open but not many of the rest. After 40+ years of belonging to BASS, I didn't renew this year. Probably will miss the mag.
Never test the depth of the water with both feet.
Bobby
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Re: Is the Classic that big of deal anymore?
[Re: Douglas J]
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03/06/20 01:46 PM
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Used2fish
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Classic is and will always be the Superbowl of bass fishing for fans.
No place else can someone like Darold or a weekend guy go have a swing at his dream.
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Re: Is the Classic that big of deal anymore?
[Re: Douglas J]
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03/06/20 01:46 PM
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beartrap
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I used to anticipate the Classic every year. But now not so much with so many names I don’t know participating in it.
It’s weird ... me too....
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Re: Is the Classic that big of deal anymore?
[Re: Used2fish]
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03/06/20 01:49 PM
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fouzman
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Classic is and will always be the Superbowl of bass fishing for fans.
No place else can someone like Darold or a weekend guy go have a swing at his dream.
Just remember, most of those guys wouldn't be fishing the Elites if MLF hadn't expanded professional fishing, allowing a bunch of unknown hammers to take the next step up. It's good for the sport. Three tours now instead of two. Everyone wins, especially the fans.
"Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out" - Zachary Troy Schrah - a young man with vision far beyond his years.
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