The Classic Thread

[slowride]

mike and mike will be live at 6am on 1260am radio.

[Tim_T]

Here is the schedule for coverage:

BASS and ESPN2 bring you all the action of the 2009 Bassmaster Classic February 20-22.

TELEVISION
2009 Bassmaster Classic direct from Shreveport-Bossier City, La., over 11 hours of coverage Saturday and Sunday on ESPN2.
TV Schedule

Watch ESPN Radio's Mike and Mike in the Morning Show, live from the Classic launch on Friday, February 20 from 6 am to 10 am ET.

Bassmaster Classic mini-marathon, Sunday, February 22 on ESPN Classic starting at 1 pm ET.

BASSMASTER.COM
For behind the scenes footage, real time leaderboard and event coverage starting February 20. Visit Bassmaster.com.

Live Weigh-In Coverage - via ESPN360 starting at 4 pm ET daily.

[HawgHunter75]

Thank You for posting the schedule.

[kent]

Anybody got a prediction? I'm thinkin Hackney, but could be Ike. Or maybe Clunn if his tin boat strategy works he could get into some water nobody else could.

[Trophyhunter8]

mike and mike in the morning stinks, the only thing they did was talk to KVD for 5 minutes.

[Tim_T]

mike and mike in the morning stinks, the only thing they did was talk to KVD for 5 minutes.

Hey Trophy. what you have to realize is that Mike and Mike is a sports show, not a fishing show. Even though there were not a lot of interviews and such, the Classic got tons of publicity because Mike and mike is the highest rated of all of ESPN's radio shows.

[HiDefFisherman]

Also, before Mike and Mike went off the air, they gave a leader update. KY's own Kevin Wirth was in 5th place, and Kelly Jordan was in 1st, with four fish at around 7 lbs.

That much coverage is weigh (pun intended) more than normal!!!

[Trophyhunter8]

I guess your right

[RIBLUEFISH]

It's 1:45 PM and KVD doesn't have a fish. I guess trying to catch fish in 2 feet of water with 30-40 spectater boats in there with you is tougher than you think.

[bigrod]

My pick is Scott Rook

[Owskiwoski]

Watch Dave Wolak. He is catching spawning bass. Most others aren't. My pick to win.

[cra97]

Anyone tuned in this morning (silly question), I am not really digging this coverage thus far. I do not think KVD has much of a chance of making the final day with his 4 lb first day though. They do say "you can't win the Classic on the first day, but you can lose it". I believe he knows, as do quite a few others, that he lost it already.
The weights were right in line with the local guide they interviewed last week though. He said it would be VERY POSSIBLE to see it take 60-70 lbs to win this thing and he might be right on the money this weekend.
I have to mention the boat traffic, spectators, and how well they have seemed to respect the anglers and keep a decent distance. I have not heard any really bad stories about "obstuction" occuring, have any of you?? I would hate to see that decide such an event.
I know Kim has basically put herself out of it, but I hope she shows up and does better today....GO KIM!!!

Rob