The First Bassmaster Classic Boat

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Published: 12 February 2014

If you don’t think bass boats have come a long way, check out this interesting video about a man who purchased and restored one of the first Bassmaster Classic boats ever used in a BASS championship.

Years ago, B.A.S.S. provided identically matched rigs for Classic contenders to use during the tournament and those boats were sold afterwards. (Today, Bassmaster Classic contenders use their own boats.)

The $4,000 “Rebel Fastback” boat rigged with a 90-HP Mercruiser inboard/outboard was the first Classic Boat offered. Avid, North Carolina bass angler Doyle Hodgin stumbled onto one by accident one day, bought it and restored it. This fascinating video tells the story behind the boat, old classic photos and illustrates the restoration process.

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Michiana Boat and Sport Show Opens Friday with More Exhibits

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Published: 28 January 2014

By LOUIE STOUT

Michiana Boat and Sport Show opens Friday with more exhibitsNine area boat dealers, Canadian lodges, charter captains, fishing seminars and local club exhibits highlight the Michiana Boat and Sports Show that opens next weekend at the South Bend Century Center.

It runs Friday (3-9 p.m.), Saturday (9-9) and Sunday (10-3). Admission is $3 for adults and free to kids under 12. Parking fees (45) at the Century Center will be waived on Sunday.

The event is sponsored by the Michiana Walleye Club with all proceeds (after expenses) going to the club’s fish stocking fund and other club projects.

This is the second year for MWA’s outdoors show at the Century Center and it promises to be considerably bigger.

“We’ve added the lower floor (another 16,000 square feet) in addition to the upper level we had last year, and we’ve filled it with exhibitors,” said show promoter Dale Brindley. “We’re just about sold out.”

Area fishing experts will share tips in seminars for bass and walleye fishing and modern day electronics use.

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