Geico Bassmaster Classic 2024
AQUA VELVA reply :
Article in the paper today about KVD . Says he casts about 300 times an hour when he is competing in a tournament. Unfortunately, our guy didn't qualify for the final day.
flyfisher reply :
I don't believe that is possible....that is one cast every 12 seconds on average.
I think he is done...he has fallen off the past few years and hasn't made the comeback everyone was talking about.
AnglingNvirginia reply :
On 3/7/2016 at 8:38 AM, flyfisher said:I don't believe that is possible....that is one cast every 12 seconds on average.
I think he is done...he has fallen off the past few years and hasn't made the comeback everyone was talking about.
I don't feel he is done, just not putting his time into how he use to fish
flyfisher reply :
I always viewed him as a one trick pony, albeit a very good one trick. Maybe that trick has gone sour....
bowhunter63 reply :
Double E tore it up today,What a finish
RyanFishing reply :
29-3 for one day is probably the best way to win the Classic. Well deserved for Evers!!
wisconsin heat reply :
The pecan man got his win! You knew it was only a matter of time for Evers. Dude has been fishing so well for a long time and exceptionally well it seems like that past 3-4 years. Congrats to him, well deserved!
Gundog reply :
Shocked me when I saw he pulled in 29 pounds. Nobody was near that. Did he say what he was using, where he was fishing?
RyanFishing reply :
Here's an article saying a little of what he did and where he went http://www.scout.com/outdoors/wired2fish/story/1649125-evers-wins-2016-bassmaster-classic
Mosster47 reply :
On 3/7/2016 at 8:38 AM, flyfisher said:I don't believe that is possible....that is one cast every 12 seconds on average.
I think he is done...he has fallen off the past few years and hasn't made the comeback everyone was talking about.
His style of fishing doesn't win consistently anymore outside of pre-spawn when a spinnerbait can rake in bass of all weights. If he is catching 50+ fish per day during that time of year he can cull up to some huge weights.
As the year rolls on reaction baits still catch a ton of fish but the size goes down. That's why guys like A-Mart that can fish multiple techniques extremely well are so good now. If guys are weighing 17lb bags in the middle of summer you aren't catching that very often with reaction stuff.
KVD is still the same fisherman but his dominance changed fishing around him, much like Tiger Woods with golf. He will have some good days like any pro but people expecting him to be the KVD of old are going to be waiting awhile.
hoosierbass07 reply :
The new BassMaster website is sucky.
Turkey sandwich reply :
On 3/7/2016 at 10:25 AM, hoosierbass07 said:The new BassMaster website is sucky.
Agreed.
On 3/7/2016 at 10:19 AM, Mosster47 said:His style of fishing doesn't win consistently anymore outside of pre-spawn when a spinnerbait can rake in bass of all weights. If he is catching 50+ fish per day during that time of year he can cull up to some huge weights.
As the year rolls on reaction baits still catch a ton of fish but the size goes down. That's why guys like A-Mart that can fish multiple techniques extremely well are so good now. If guys are weighing 17lb bags in the middle of summer you aren't catching that very often with reaction stuff.
KVD is still the same fisherman but his dominance changed fishing around him, much like Tiger Woods with golf. He will have some good days like any pro but people expecting him to be the KVD of old are going to be waiting awhile.
This is valid. I also think that his style is rough with chocolate milk water and very sluggish fish. Granted, mine is a statement more about this weekend than his general decline, but I also think that with the variety of lakes and conditions on the schedule now, it's a bit different than it was 15 years ago.
Mosster47 reply :
On 3/7/2016 at 10:33 AM, Turkey sandwich said:Agreed.
This is valid. I also think that his style is rough with chocolate milk water and very sluggish fish. Granted, mine is a statement more about this weekend than his general decline, but I also think that with the variety of lakes and conditions on the schedule now, it's a bit different than it was 15 years ago.
I fully believe KVD will win at least one more Classic. His style sets up far too well for a pre-spawn tournament.
I also fully believe he will never touch another win past May on the Elite Series and will never win another AOY.
IowaHusker28 reply :
On 3/7/2016 at 9:56 AM, Gundog said:Shocked me when I saw he pulled in 29 pounds. Nobody was near that. Did he say what he was using, where he was fishing?
Today he was using an Andy custom bass lures Green Pumpkin jig with zoom critter craw with orange dyed claws. Also he was way up north in the Elk River.
Jrob78 reply :
On 3/7/2016 at 10:42 AM, Mosster47 said:I also fully believe he will never touch another win past May on the Elite Series and will never win another AOY.
Lol, really? You might want to think about that.
bonzai22 reply :
What Edwin brought in was impressive no one was even close definitely well deserved.
tbone1993 reply :
2nd place at BassFest fishing ledges this past summer. I wouldn't say he'll never win another tournament past may
hoosierbass07 reply :
Edwin Evers from Oklahoma = won the BassMaster Classic in Oklahoma.
Casey Ashley from South Carolina = one the BassMaster Classic in South Carolina.
Randy Howell from Alabama = won the BassMaster Classic in Alabama.
What's the deal?
Also, why isn't this thing on TV live? Instead we have to wait a month or more to see it on ESPN. Surely one of the outdoor hunting/fishing networks would be willing to show it live over the weekend. BassMaster needs to ditch ESPN.
Jrob78 reply :
On 3/7/2016 at 11:09 AM, hoosierbass07 said:Edwin Evers from Oklahoma = won the BassMaster Classic in Oklahoma.
Casey Ashley from South Carolina = one the BassMaster Classic in South Carolina.
Randy Howell from Alabama = won the BassMaster Classic in Alabama.
What's the deal?
Also, why isn't this thing on TV live? Instead we have to wait a month or more to see it on ESPN. Surely one of the outdoor hunting/fishing networks would be willing to show it live over the weekend. BassMaster needs to ditch ESPN.
It was live online all weekend long and the coverage was spotty at best. They have to go through hours and hours of footage to make a decent tv show.
Turkey sandwich reply :
I think that KVD still has the potential to win. A lot. I just think that he needs to have conditions line up and/or learn to fish slowly as well as he fishes quickly. But as is, so long as conditions allow him to throw spinner baits and Crankbaits and reel like hell, he's going to have a shot at the big check.
gardnerjigman reply :
This tournament didn't set up for kvd. He fishes fast and there was nothing much for a crankbait or jerkbait bite. Obviously he can fish a spinner bait, but when you have the tm set at 80% and you are waking a spinner bait in the conditions we had on grand you are gonna crap out.
Turkey sandwich reply :
On 3/7/2016 at 10:43 AM, IowaHusker28 said:Today he was using an Andy custom bass lures Green Pumpkin jig with zoom critter craw with orange dyed claws. Also he was way up north in the Elk River.
The water was much more clear up there, no?
gulfcaptain reply :
I think A LOT of pros crapped out. It wasn't just KVD. There were some really good fisherman that struggled in this tournament. Evers struggled day one, but yes he killed it today with a hail mary go big or go home move. I give him credit for that. Maybe with everyone thinking KVD's done it will give him less of a crowd to fish around which my benefit his style. But I don't see him being done although I do see upcoming pro's and others that have resurfaced putting the pressure on the old guards of the Elite series.
blckshirt98 reply :
KVD will win another event, but it will be when the fish are biting on his manic turn-and-burn style. He fishes like that in EVERY tournament. When the Elites were at the CA Delta last year, KVD said something about he could never fish slow like throwing a senko. That right there told me a lot where he's locked into his one style and not willing to slow it down or try other techniques that may work. Aaron Martens is one of the most consistent guys on the tour and he does a lot of dropshotting which is the polar opposite of turn-and-burn. If KVD doesn't recognize that his style isn't the one-all be-all, he'll never sniff another AOY title again.
NorcalBassin reply :
A bit surprised with some of the KVD "hate" in this thread... the guy is a living legend and still remains competitive despite having more outside commitments (e.g., tv shows, appearances, representing his sponsors, lure development, etc) than pretty much any other tournament angler in history. His Elite and FLW peers on Major League Fishing sure have a ton of respect for him and never discount him as being a one trick pony, and I don't think you'll ever hear any of them say he can't win past May or compete for an AOY title.
hoosierbass07 reply :
I was hoping Mike Iaconelli would win. If Iaconelli did not win I was pulling for Aaron Martens, KVD, Greg Hackney and Ott DeFoe and Randy Howell. The only person I didn't want to see win was John Crews Jr.
I don't know much about Howell (except he won the Classic) but he seems like a really nice guy. Edwin Evers seems like a really nice guy too so good for him.
Why should KVD try anymore? His name is in every Walmart and sporting goods store and magazine in the U.S. What's left for him to do? He does seem to crush the competition more times than not on MLF.
BaitMonkey1984 reply :
On 3/7/2016 at 4:28 PM, hoosierbass07 said:I was hoping Mike Iaconelli would win. If Iaconelli did not win I was pulling for Aaron Martens, KVD, Greg Hackney and Ott DeFoe and Randy Howell. The only person I didn't want to see win was John Crews Jr.
I don't know much about Howell (except he won the Classic) but he seems like a really nice guy. Edwin Evers seems like a really nice guy too so good for him.
Why should KVD try anymore? His name is in every Walmart and sporting goods store and magazine in the U.S. What's left for him to do? He does seem to crush the competition more times than not on MLF.
Why the hate for Crews? Who is by the way very good friends with Ike.
Ersteman reply :
On 3/7/2016 at 11:09 AM, hoosierbass07 said:Edwin Evers from Oklahoma = won the BassMaster Classic in Oklahoma.
Casey Ashley from South Carolina = one the BassMaster Classic in South Carolina.
Randy Howell from Alabama = won the BassMaster Classic in Alabama.
What's the deal?
Also, why isn't this thing on TV live? Instead we have to wait a month or more to see it on ESPN. Surely one of the outdoor hunting/fishing networks would be willing to show it live over the weekend. BassMaster needs to ditch ESPN.
Well, I heard Ashley planted brush piles and fished them in the 2015 Classic. Also heard Evers planted brush piles in Grand. I understand it's legal. I don't think it should be legal. Whether he actually fished them or not is another question. If someone could verify or refute this statement, I would appreciate it. I read articles and watched a lot of the classic online, so my memory is failing me as to the source of the "planting brush piles" statement. If the winners are planting brush piles, pretty soon everyone is going to be doing it.
Meldawg reply :
On 3/7/2016 at 8:50 PM, Ersteman said:Well, I heard Ashley planted brush piles and fished them in the 2015 Classic. Also heard Evers planted brush piles in Grand. I understand it's legal. I don't think it should be legal. Whether he actually fished them or not is another question. If someone could verify or refute this statement, I would appreciate it. I read articles and watched a lot of the classic online, so my memory is failing me as to the source of the "planting brush piles" statement. If the winners are planting brush piles, pretty soon everyone is going to be doing it.
I heard that Evers did plant brush piles, but wasnt able to use them during this tourney. The water had fluctuated so much that he had to change plans. The area he fished the last two days he hadnt visited in the last two years.
I am not clear on the rule of planting the brush piles either, but it seems that it is open for anyone to do not just the locals.
WIGuide reply :
On 3/7/2016 at 4:28 PM, hoosierbass07 said:Why should KVD try anymore? His name is in every Walmart and sporting goods store and magazine in the U.S. What's left for him to do? He does seem to crush the competition more times than not on MLF.
Because being a competitor is in his blood. He is driven to win and if he doesn't it burns him up inside. He does have an impressive legacy and I'm sure he still has goals of his own.
I find all this KVD hate quite funny. He's not done. You need to remember that this is the Bassmaster Classic. You don't fish to get a check because everyone gets one, or fish to try to make the super 6, you fish TO WIN! They aren't basing their decisions on the safe choice and instead are going for broke. When they do that they either knock it out of the park (like Evers did the final day) or they fall flat on their face.
On 3/7/2016 at 8:50 PM, Ersteman said:Well, I heard Ashley planted brush piles and fished them in the 2015 Classic. Also heard Evers planted brush piles in Grand. I understand it's legal. I don't think it should be legal. Whether he actually fished them or not is another question. If someone could verify or refute this statement, I would appreciate it. I read articles and watched a lot of the classic online, so my memory is failing me as to the source of the "planting brush piles" statement. If the winners are planting brush piles, pretty soon everyone is going to be doing it.
Evers did plant brush but like Meldawg said, he couldn't use any of it because conditions changed. Anyone is free to do it before cutoff so I really don't see any harm in it. If everyone is free to do it, and it does nothing but help the fishery. Also, if you've planted any brush piles before, you know that the percentage of return on them isn't very high. You can drop 10 piles on spots that "should be great" and probably 1 of every 10 or so will end up holding fish if that.
stkbassn reply :
On 3/7/2016 at 8:38 AM, flyfisher said:I don't believe that is possible....that is one cast every 12 seconds on average.
I think he is done...he has fallen off the past few years and hasn't made the comeback everyone was talking about.
Done and KVD can't be put in the same sentence until he retires from the sport. Does he know this or did someone forget to tell him? ha! Even the best doesn't make the top ten every time or it would be a pretty boring sport ..in fact the same is true in all sports. Fishing is so incredibly tough at that level. Congrats to Edwin who is a tremendous fisherman and a guy that I really like. Is he the best of the best? Well, I think he is one of the best but there are so many you can mention in the "best" category. It's who's best on the day at that level. KVD didn't make it, okay. Is he done? 100% no.
BassWhole! reply :
KVD is a has been one trick pony....Ya'll InterWeb fishing experts is funny...
Gundog reply :
My opinion on KVD is he probably spends more time these days doing seminars, consulting with tackle manufactures, endorsing products, and other obligations that are more about his name and prior success at fishing than he spends time fishing and learning new techniques. If he never wins another tournament he will still make lots of money. His current performance on the tournament trail is a result of his fame. There are only so many hours in a day and his are probably taken up with things other than preparing for the next lake. I like the Tiger Woods analogy and believe that this is probably part of the problem as well. Fishing, like golf, is a solo sport where preparation is everything.
blckshirt98 reply :
I'm being critical of KVD but I don't hate the guy at all. He's actually one of my favorite pros, I try to watch as much video of him as I can find and in all of his interviews and video clips he is genuine and humble. Also by all accounts, anyone who has been fortunate enough to meet him in person, he's the same way in person and just a good guy all around.
Part of me being critical is I'd like to see him make the last day of tournaments more so I can see more coverage of him. The way he explains crankbait turn-and-burn fishing I'd like to see him have the same success and hear his thoughts when dropshotting, or throwing a weightless senko, or using a mag spoon, etc.
livemusic reply :
KVD has an amazing track record. And wow, is he visible. I bet he makes tons of money from endorsements. The Tiger Woods analogy is apropos. I always said Tiger Woods had the best celebrity name ever. Kevin Van Dam's name is not as good as Tiger Woods but it also has a very catchy ring to it.
MassBass reply :
So whats the lure this year? a green/orange jig?
Bassguytom reply :
Congratulations to Evers. KVD always does well in MLF. I love that show it seems and feels like I could compete Better in that then the Bass Masters. If my brother was in the MLF he would win he catches dinks by the 100's! He knows most of them by name also!
hoosierbass07 reply :
On 3/7/2016 at 8:47 PM, BaitMonkey1984 said:Why the hate for Crews? Who is by the way very good friends with Ike.
I've seen him on fishing shows the past few years pushing his giant crankbaits that I think are lame. If you like them, fine. But I don't like them.
blckshirt98 reply :
You can't really fault anglers for pushing their sponsors/companies since very few(none?) of them make enough off tournament winnings alone to make a living. Crews is always pushing his Spro cranks and Missile baits, just like Grigsby is always pushing Strike King, KVD with Quantum, etc, but I still find these guys helpful and informative and likable.
gardnerjigman reply :
On 3/7/2016 at 8:50 PM, Ersteman said:Well, I heard Ashley planted brush piles and fished them in the 2015 Classic. Also heard Evers planted brush piles in Grand. I understand it's legal. I don't think it should be legal. Whether he actually fished them or not is another question. If someone could verify or refute this statement, I would appreciate it. I read articles and watched a lot of the classic online, so my memory is failing me as to the source of the "planting brush piles" statement. If the winners are planting brush piles, pretty soon everyone is going to be doing it.
Lord... here we go...
Molay1292 reply :
On 3/7/2016 at 8:52 AM, flyfisher said:I always viewed him as a one trick pony, albeit a very good one trick. Maybe that trick has gone sour....
What was his trick in your opinion?
Jrob78 reply :
On 3/7/2016 at 12:42 PM, gulfcaptain said:But I don't see him being done although I do see upcoming pro's and others that have resurfaced putting the pressure on the old guards of the Elite series.
This 100%!
It's not that guys like KVD have lost their edge, it's just that the whole field is good now. Every guy in the Elite Series can fish and can win. Electronics have evened things out a lot too.
It really makes the accomplishments of guys like Edwin Evers, Aaron Martens, Chris Lane and Todd Faircloth even more amazing. Those guys have managed to win multiple events over the last few years, Evers and Martens twice in the same year.
gulfcaptain reply :
Beware of Brent Ehrler. He dominated a lot of the FLW and last year being his first year he will be a force in the Elite series (believe he won rookie of the year too). The man knows his electrionics and can fish just about any way he needs to put fish in the boat and I'm betting he will win a tournament this year and be in contention for AOY at the end. And if Jacob Wheeler....better yet WHEN Jacob Wheeler gets to the Elite series he will also be one that WILL be one to watch. So many upcoming sticks just waiting in the wings. It's like Jrob78 said the whole field is just that good now.
flyfisher reply :
On 3/8/2016 at 6:20 AM, Molay1292 said:What was his trick in your opinion?
Pretty much what has already been said. He is a speed/power fisherman and it hasn't worked for him as of late. I am sure he can fish other techniques as anyone with his level of skill can do but that doesn't mean he will or want to do it. He kind of is a victim of his own success too. I am sure he has more obligations than most and that has to take a toll on you mentally which makes it even harder to keep your edge, which we all know is super important in any type of competitive endeavor.
Molay1292 reply :
On 3/8/2016 at 8:25 AM, flyfisher said:Pretty much what has already been said. He is a speed/power fisherman and it hasn't worked for him as of late. I am sure he can fish other techniques as anyone with his level of skill can do but that doesn't mean he will or want to do it. He kind of is a victim of his own success too. I am sure he has more obligations than most and that has to take a toll on you mentally which makes it even harder to keep your edge, which we all know is super important in any type of competitive endeavor.
It is an interesting theory. I am left wondering why his style was good for multiple AOY and Classic wins, but he rarely finishes in the top 10 lately. Seems that being a victim of his own success may be a bigger part of the picture than some of us realize.
blckshirt98 reply :
On 3/8/2016 at 12:00 PM, Molay1292 said:It is an interesting theory. I am left wondering why his style was good for multiple AOY and Classic wins, but he rarely finishes in the top 10 lately. Seems that being a victim of his own success may be a bigger part of the picture than some of us realize.
I'm more curious about bag sizes of when KVD was winning vs his bag sizes now. Are his bag weights consistent with what he was catching back then, and it's just that the rest of field has gotten better at fishing for those 6-7 big bites?
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 3/7/2016 at 12:39 PM, Turkey sandwich said:The water was much more clear up there, no?
Yes it was. Our cabin was in Honey Creek and the water had 8-10 inches of visibility. Never saw the dam because I heard it was dirtier than that but we launched from Cowskin in the Elk on Saturday and there was at least 3' of visibility, clear enough to fish a jerkbait (which didn't matter because they wouldn't touch them). You could see the lake coming to life more and more every day. I had a feeling that someone was going to pop a good bag, but I wouldn't have ever guessed it would be almost 30 pounds on the last day.
BaitMonkey1984 reply :
On 3/8/2016 at 4:22 AM, hoosierbass07 said:
I've seen him on fishing shows the past few years pushing his giant crankbaits that I think are lame. If you like them, fine. But I don't like them.
If you don't like his products that is fine. But, to fault someone for pushing their product c'mon. Look at everyones jerseys they are all pushing some product, it is the name of the game. I like many of the anglers including Crews. He is very knowable about baits, hence the success of his Missle baits, and he is still an interesting dude, a somewhat toned down Ike. BTW love IKE too. Plus, last year he raised so much awareness and money for Autism, which is something I have never seen done in BASS prior. Im not saying you gotta like the guy, but don't hate him for peddling his wares, everyone does it.
RB 77 reply :
Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if KVD not only wins another tournament/s, but another classic and AOY as well. Like others have said when the conditions "set up" for his style of run and gun fishing it would be foolish to bet against him. I really think its a matter of him setting the bar so high while he was on a roll racking up Classics and AOY's that anything less than that stellar clip will pale in comparison to his previous accomplishments.
Logan S reply :
What a great Classic! Evers is my favorite pro so I was happy to see him pull out that amazing final day victory.
Can't help but laugh at those who think KVD is washed up, won't win anything but prespawn events, or is a 1-trick pony....KVD can put the beat down on the Elite field with any technique. As recently as last year he got 2nd at Bassfest on KY Lake where he caught half his fish on a texas-rigged worm in a post-spawn/summer event. The previous Bassfest on Chickamauga he also got 2nd, where he caught most of his fish on either a 3/4 oz jig or a texas rigged worm...Also post-spawn/summetime. He won on Smith Moutain Lake using primarily a shakey head and tube. He got 2nd (and probably would have won if not for boat trouble on one day) at Dardanelle by flipping the entire tournament. He won the 2001 Classic by primarily flipping a jig, but also used a creature bait. I'm sure there are tons of other examples but those are the ones I remember clearly.
The guy can do it all. It was a big deal that he missed the 2015 Classic, but don't forget that IF the first Bassfest event counted for points (like it did this year) he likely would have made it in with that 2nd place finish...I don't think we'd be talking about his slump nearly as much if that happened.
Bluebasser86 reply :
I'm guessing anyone who thinks KVD is washed up hasn't kept up with MLF at all. Different format I know, but he still knows a thing or two about catching them.
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