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Published: 22 February 2014

Randall Tharp Rolls On Bassmaster Classic Field With 27-Plus PoundsBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Losing what he called “a really good fish” right off the bat, Randall Tharp’s Friday didn’t begin well.

But a few keepers later, Tharp began to roll straight toward the first-day lead of the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by Diet Mountain Dew and GoPro on Lake Guntersville.

“At about my fifth stop, I finally got into a little school and caught an 8 1/2 and a 5. From then on, it got pretty easy,” said the Floridian, who ended round one with 27 pounds, 8 ounces. “I caught fish at about every stop I made.”

Tharp’s huge haul of Lake Guntersville largemouth bass gave him the lead, but he didn’t stomp the field. He had 11 ounces on Edwin Evers of Talala, Okla., who posted 26-13 for second place.

Third place was taken by David Walker of Sevierville, Tenn., with 24-13.

Fourth place was a tie at 23-2 between Casey Ashley of Donalds, S.C., and Fred Roumbanis of Bixby, Okla. Roumbanis’ bag held the largest bass of the day, a 9-3. That Guntersville lunker positioned Roumbanis as the event’s frontrunner for the Carhartt Big Bass Award of up to $2,500 for the largest single catch.

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Published: 17 February 2014

Beef 'O'Brady in Granger will host its 6th Annual Bassmaster Classic party night Feb. 23.
The restaurant will stream live coverage of the final round of the Bassmaster classic on its 50-inch flat screen television beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Anglers are encouraged to bring their fishing tackle for trade or sale and tournament groups should have 2014 fliers to pass out.

The restaurant will have specials and offer free serving of chips and salsa for anglers. Door prizes will be given away.

For more information, call (574) 271-1415.

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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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