The Classic Thread

[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

[SuperSprint007]

i not saying it but seems the leader(duckett) is throwing a little thing called LaserLure... hmmmm without them buying ad time on ESPN I bet they dont show them much.

[Stevens]

i saw that ad too. at yesterdays weigh in ike made it sound like a secret weapon, buuut i didnt see him throwin it on espn's coverage this morning?