Female fly fishing guides at Bear Trail Lodge in King Salmon Alaska with three-time TTBC Champion Keith Combs of Huntington, TX
 

The People Who Inspire our Adventures

Through fishing we have met some unforgettable characters, and we want you to know them, too.

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Hunting Big Baits with Steve Kennedy at the Classic Expo

When Steve Kennedy isn’t fishing the Classic, he nevertheless shows up, not just to represent his sponsors but also because he loves to shop for all the latest gear. We found him in the Expo before it opened, bucket in hand, ready to drop some serious cash on hard-to-find glide baits.

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Rick Pierce on Ribs, Recesses and the Redheaded Stranger

Those of us who run Bass Cats proudly refer to ourselves as part of the BCB Family and the patriarch is Rick Pierce. His following is obsessively loyal and the boats are an extension of Pierce’s personality. I cornered Rick at the 2025 Bassmaster Classic to get some answers about more than just the boats.

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Hanna’s Ten Goals for the 2025 Bassmaster Classic

I attended my first Classic in 2008, but only started really paying attention the last few years, and only viewed it as a business opportunity the last couple. I’ve set personal goals for this year’s event. Some are practical, some are just for fun, some are for my readers and all of them will make my experience even better.

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Bassmaster Classic Family

I love seeing and spending time with Steve and Barbara Bowman at Bassmaster events. They ALWAYS include me in their family plans. This year was no exception. We planned our days together and each night after the weigh in we were included for dinner plans with their family.

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My Bassmaster Classic Support Team

On Wednesday, I wrote about why YOU might consider attending a Bassmaster Classic in the future. I shared some pictures of this year’s experience in Knoxville, but I was negligent in not calling out my “Classic Team.”

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