This year's Bassmaster Classic delivered thrilling catches, intense competition, and a significant celebration of the sport's finest talent – including plenty of anglers on the Abu Garcia Pro Staff.
The 2025 Bassmaster Classic gave anglers, fans, and outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to converge for one of the most coveted tournaments in competitive bass fishing. On March 20-23, your favorite anglers battled it out in Fort Worth, Texas for all the glory.
Event Overview
The Bassmaster Classic isn’t just a competition, it’s essentially the Super Bowl of bass fishing. This three-day tournament is a testament to the dedication, skill, and passion that defines the angling community. Like every year, a blend of seasoned pros and rising stars put their skills to the test for a hefty $300,000 prize purse.
Aggressive bites and heavy catches were very present throughout their time on Lake Ray Roberts in Fort Worth, with thrilling live weigh-ins each competition day.
Bassmaster Classic Pro Staff Setups
Through the reliability of their Abu Garcia rod and reel setups, our Pro Staff placed 3 individuals in the top 15 of 56 competitors, reeling in over 170 lbs of bass. Check out what all our Pro Staff members where wielding below:
Jordan Lee
Shane Lehew
Hunter Shryock
Logan Parks
Tyler Campbell
Justin Atkins
7’1 Medium Fenwick World Class Spinning
Key Bait - PowerBait® Maxscent Hit Worm Magnum
John Cox
7’1 Medium Fenwick World Class Spinning
Key Bait - Berkley Powerbait® Maxscent The General
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