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Young Guns Sport?

Posted by Terry Battisti | Sep 30, 2026 | Short Strikes |

To my surprise, the average age for the 1975 Classic field was 3.7 years younger than the average age of the combined BASS/MLF AOY anglers.

Classic Prayers – Some Answered

Posted by Brian Waldman | Aug 27, 2026 | Throwback Thursday |

This old newspaper photo, Classic Prayers – Some Answered, looks back at the 1989 Classic where some prayers were answered and others not.

Bill Norman Lures Number 1 in 1976

Posted by Terry Battisti | Dec 3, 2025 | Retro Ads, Tackle History |

Front and center, of course, is a young Jimmy Houston (wearing a hat!) with a stout limit of fish. One of the interesting things about the ad is Jimmy’s boat.

Season at a Glance: 1977 Bassmaster Trail – Part Two

Posted by Terry Battisti | May 20, 2025 | B.A.S.S., Eastern |

1977 Bassmaster Trail – Part Two takes a look at the second half pf the 1977 season and who made the Classic and who didn’t.

Season at a Glance: 1976 Bassmaster Tour – Part Two

Posted by Terry Battisti | Apr 15, 2025 | B.A.S.S. |

The Bassmaster AOY race was headed by two-year pro Jimmy Houston with Bill Dance in a close second. Tommy Martin, Don Mann and Roger Moore rounded out the top 5.

Season at a Glance: The 1976 Bassmaster Trail – Part One

Posted by Terry Battisti | Apr 8, 2025 | B.A.S.S. |

Also notice the major names missing from the top-50 as of this time. Roland Martin hadn’t even finished in the points by the halfway mark and Tom Mann was sitting in 42nd place with two paltry finishes that awarded him points.

Season at a Glance: 1975 Bassmaster Trail – Classic Five

Posted by Terry Battisti | Mar 18, 2025 | B.A.S.S. |

Then the rumors started to run rampant as Chamblee started up the docks – he’d blanked. No one in the crowd could believe it, including Hains. Then, when Chamblee came up with an empty bag, it was for certain. Jack Hains was the 1975 Bassmaster Classic Champion and first rookie to with the Bass Masters Classic.