Bassmaster Classic Contest

[zman5]

G Swindle 52.3 lb

[djkimmel]

Swindle is picking up more support... I'm still rooting for Chad Pipkens!

[TCook]

Some of these guys mentioned have zero chance. This is Casey Ashley's time to shine, he will win the classic with 46-8.

[Jmcfarland]

Brandon Palanuik- 51lbs-8oz

[Waterfoul]

I'm gonna go with Palanuik as well.  Young gun on the rise.

52 lbs 8 oz.

[Manxfishing]

Bassmasters had the odds for every angler

Casey Ashley's had the best odds at 8:1
Jason Christie - 9:1
Cliff Pace 10:1
Aaron Martens - 13:1
Brett Hite 14:1
Michael Iaconelli - 15:1
Brandon Palanuik - 19-1
Gerald Swindle - 30:1
And Chad Pipkens - 110:1

Good luck everyone

[robhj]

I picked Ashley and 53.7. Just saw Palaniuk on BASS home page guessing the winning weight at 53.7. I should have picked him! Looks like it will be a great classic to watch how they all deal with the weather. Already getting delayed for the start tomorrow for safety reasons.

[Mojo]

Well since they delayed it I'll pick Todd faircloth and 57.1

[Manxfishing]

Odds for Todd Faircloth - 18:1

[djkimmel]

Well since they delayed it I'll pick Todd faircloth and 57.1

You're late... where have you been?

[bigjc]

I am kinda likin' Randy Howell about now!

[Mojo]

Well since they delayed it I'll pick Todd faircloth and 57.1

You're late... where have you been?

but not too late ? didn't start til this morning

[Jmcfarland]

It was a toss up for me between Palanuik and Mueller! Just like fishing- zigged when i should have zagged- oh well. Glad to see Mueller having another good classic. Always cool to see the federation guys up there. Go Pipkens-MAKE THE CUT!!!

[Waterfoul]

Well Paliniuk is having a terrible weekend.  Looks like I'm out.

[Manxfishing]

After day 2 here's the top 10

Takahiro Omori 31-11
2  Dean Rojas   31- 9
3  Michael Iaconelli 31- 0
4  Randy Howell 30-11
5  Casey Ashley 29-14
6  Brett Hite 29- 7
7  Coby Carden 29- 0
8  Paul Mueller 27-15
9  Bobby Lane 27-14
10  Skeet Reese 27- 1

[Got Fish??]

I guess  I should  have picked Icanelli. He was my second  choice .

[Manxfishing]

Brett Hite is hanging in there
Seeing how he also fishes the FLW, there's not allot of coverage with him

And there calling for rain and warning temps
What's interesting is all the different patterns they have
Rojas is throwing a shaky head
Iaconelli is fishing deep with a jig
Howell is throwing a crank around a bridge
Skeet is shallow
I think Omori is finesse fishing

[djkimmel]

The lake is full of bass but it appears they move around a lot. Maybe that's why so many things are working (besides the freezing cold arrival of winter)?

[djkimmel]

Well since they delayed it I'll pick Todd faircloth and 57.1

You're late... where have you been?

but not too late ? didn't start til this morning

Day late and a bass pro too short. Sorry. Got to read the fine print...

[Manxfishing]

Team Houston nailed it with Casey Ashley and 50 pounds

The winner of the Classic is Casey Ashley with 50-1