The 2019 Bassmaster Classic Marks the End of an Era

The 2019 Bassmaster Classic was a weird one.

Sure, Ott DeFoe took home the victory, and was the 4th hometown angler in 6 years to do it. And of course, there was plenty of excitement and drama on the water and on the stage.

But one couldn’t ignore a strangeness as well.

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DeFoe Wins One for the Homecrowd

Knoxville, TN – It seems we have a new era in bass fishing.

For as long as I can remember, it was damn near impossible for a hometown boy to win a Classic on his home lake. With 4 of the past 6 winners doing just that, it’s becoming the norm.

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