2008 Bassmaster Classic Contenders 1. Casey Ashley, Donalds, S.C.

2. Todd Auten, Lake Wylie, S.C.

3. Mike Baskett, Salem, Oreg.

4. Tommy Biffle, Wagoner, Okla.

5. Stephen Browning, Hot Springs, Ark.

6. Brent Chapman, Lake Quivira, Kansas

7. Jeff Coble, Beaufort, N.C.

8. John Crews, Salem, Va.

9. Boyd Duckett, Demopolis, Ala.

10. Edwin Evers, Talala, Okla.

11. Todd Faircloth, Jasper, Texas

12. Jeff Freeman, Max Meadows, Va.

13. Jay Fuller, Kingston, Okla.

14. Greg Hackney, Gonzales, La.

15. Brent Haimes, Mazeppa, Minn.

16. Charlie Hartley, Grove City, Ohio

17. Timmy Horton, Muscle Shoals, Ala.

18. Mike Iaconelli, Runnemede, N.J.

19. Alton Jones, Waco, Texas

20. Kelly Jordon, Mineola, Texas

21. Steve Kennedy, Auburn, Ala.

22. Kotaro Kiriyama, Moody, Ala.

23. Gary Klein, Weathford, Texas

24. Jeff Kriet, Ardmore, Okla.

25. Jamie Laiche, Gonzales, La.

26. Bobby Lane, Lakeland, Fla.

27. Chris Lane, Winter Haven, Fla.

28. Jared Lintner, Arroyo Grande, Calif.

29. Chris Loftus, Bloomfield, N.Y.

30. Aaron Martens, Leeds, Ala.

31. Mike McClelland, Bella Vista, Ark.

32. Ish Monroe, Hughson, Calif.

33. John Murray, Phoenix, Ariz.

34. Takahiro Omori, Emory, Texas

35. Cliff Pace, Petal, Miss.

36. Clark Reehm, Russellville, Ark.

37. Skeet Reese, Auburn, Calif.

38. Derek Remitz, Madison, Ala.

39. Scott Rook, Little Rock, Ark.

40. Fred Roumbanis, Auburn, Calif.

41. Terry Scroggins, Palatka, Fla.

42. Kevin Short, Mayflower, Ark.

43. Matthew Sphar, Pavilion, N.Y.

44. Gerald Swindle, Hayden, Ala.

45. Peter Thliveros, Jacksonville, Fla.

46. Richard Watson, Plattekloof, S. Africa

47. Kevin Wirth, Crestwood, Ky.

48. Dave Wolak, Wake Forrest, N.C.

49. Mike Wurm, Hot Springs, Ark.

50. Kevin VanDam, Kalamazoo, Mich.

I'm goin for Mike Iaconelli and/or Takahiro Omori (my two fav bass fishermen). Behind them I'll either be rootin' for Aaron Martens (who is due for a classic championship, although not as much as Gary Klein) or my home town boy John Crews out of Salem, Va. Don't know much about the lake, so I'm not sure of the fav's but I hear the practices are mighty interesting with some cold fronts coming through. Like to hear ya'lls predicitions.

I'm going for Gerald Swindle.  I fish a lot like him...stuff strung all over the boat. ;D

Who do I think will win?  Aaron Martins.  That last day is going to be a typical post front blue-bird day.  That's when he should shine.

kevin vandam. i fish like him and he is from MI, which is where i do alot of my fishing

Im going for kevin vandam he is from my home state and i love the way that guy fishes amazing at casting, presentation, and no matter what lake he goes to north or south catches bass somehow very versatile.

casey ashley

I think everyone will be really suprised when  Derek Remitz wins.

I like Ike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will be pullling for Ike.

But I don't expect him to win.

I really don't care who wins just as long as it is an entertaining event.

I guess the pros' nerves are starting to get restless.

My favorites for whatever reason are Aaron Martens, Kevin Van Dam, Mike Iaconelli.............and even though he's new and probably won't do it twice in a row.........I like his attitude, seems like a great guy.........Boyd Duckett.  But really I don't care who wins, this for me is a wakeup call to stand up and shake off the dust of winter and kick into spring time gear!!!!  This is my superbowl!!!!

Yea, that would be cool to see an underdog win twice in a row, but... yup, doubt it. I liked his article in Bassin' magazine last fall about how he fished the classic last year. Some interesting views on why the way he fished the grass and the certain areas he fished. He swung for the fences the entire tourney and took risks. I like that attitude, dare to be brave and such. Be nice to see him at least finish well. I'm with Sam though.  While I have my favorites, as long as it's a good tourney that's all that matters.

My dad is hopefully tivoing all three days for me so that way I can get it on dvd. Plan on watching it with him Saturday and Sunday at his place. Maybe even getting in some fishing Sunday afternoon as well.

id love to see IKE or TAKAHIRO win it again

Steve Kennedy. No particular tactical reason, I just like the guy.

I am pulling for Gerald Swindle, good ole Alabama boy. He found out this past fall that his brother has cancer. He also had a rough year last year. Hopefully, he won't disqualify himself this year. It would be cool to see another Alabama boy win, Duckett, but two years in a row would be difficult.

I think everyone will be really suprised when Derek Remitz wins.

I won't be.  He's my pick for the Classic win.  This kid should have a bright career and even if he doesn't win this one there is for sure one with his name on it coming soon.

Just to check, what channel and times is it on.  ESPN or ESPN2??  Isn't it usually on at about 8:00 a.m. EST??

my man Terry Scroggins.. or Peter T. and of course you can't count out KVD.

I think everyone will be really suprised when Derek Remitz wins.

I won't be. He's my pick for the Classic win. This kid should have a bright career and even if he doesn't win this one there is for sure one with his name on it coming soon.

GO WOLVERINE!

I'm for Jeff Coble b/c he's gotten in two times as the Weekend Series Champ, vs. a bunch of weekend warriors. The fact that he has won it two of the three years that it has existed is amazing (he was top five at the Nationals at G'ville in 07 too).

Only one spot for the Weekend series guy vs. 6 spots for the Federation nation boys.

If he can't win it, I'm for Timmy Horton. He is one of the nicest guys I've ever met. Very humble and he loves the sport and wants to make it better (he was a driving force behind the PAA). If you ever watch him on The Bass Pros or even on Bassmaster TV, he always goes into great detail to explain what he's doing and why.

Greenville SC

Friday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

I'm sticking with the Gman