I was rooting for KVD to win the Classic this year but there are other anglers that I was rooting for as well.  Todd Faircloth is a great competitor and I almost chose him as my choice in the Bass Resource Classic contest.  I also noticed that Kansas City's local boy, Brent Chapman from Overland Park, Kansas, quietly worked his way up the standings and placed 5th ahead of Iaconelli.  Congratulations to Chapman!  And how about Pam Martin-Wells in 22nd.  One more good fish would have placed her in the top 15.  These were just some of the people I was watching who don't get as much attention as the big names. 

What about the balls it took for Russ Lane to blow outta dodge and hit a different creek at a crucial time on the last day of the biggest tourney in the world? Dudes got stones. I like it. He's not an unsung hero really, but he got my vote for badest *** angler of the tourney.

Yeah, I thought that was pretty cool too. Lane went fishing! Very cool.

I also liked seeing Pam Martin-Wells get her limit each day. I wonder if she'll stay with it and what she'll develop down the road.

yeah i was pullin for cliff pace, dudes got talent and wasn't that far behind. gotta look out for those dirty south boys

I have to post here cheering for my boy Jody Adkins. From nearby North Canton, OH

Jody got skunked the first day, and only boated two fish the second. but had to earn his birth in the big show!     SO thank you for atleast putting North Canton on the map in the Classic. But it wish you woulda had a better showing......   Keep ur head high buddy!

Woooo Jody.