Bassmaster Classic 2017 Schedule: Dates, TV Coverage, Live Stream and Event Info

TheBassmasterClassic is one of the biggest events in fishing, and this year, the competition will take place onLake Conroe in Houston, Texas, from March 24-26.This year's Classic will feature nine former champions, including 2016's champion Edwin Evers.The 52 anglers who qualified will compete in what is considered the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing."Here's everything you need to know about the Classic:Last year, 55 anglers competed for bragging rights and a prize of $300,000, but this year, 52 anglers are competing for in the storied competition.All eyes will be on the legend KevinVanDam, the four-time winner of the Classic. Although his name is already cemented among some of the best anglers ever, VanDam hasn't tasted victory in five years. A fifth victory will immortalize VanDam, but there is steep competition in this year's field of anglers.Last year's winner, the aforementioned Eyers, will have the momentum coming into the classic with the confidence to begin a legacy of his own. For others, such as Scott Clift, they will be enjoying their first time in the competition but will also have their sights set on making a name for themselves in the sport.All it takes is one fish to make history. The Classic is the truest meaning on quality over quantity, as it is the weight of the fish caught that matters most.Who will be the 2017 champion' Only time will tell.
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