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| FishTails: July
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The BassMaster's Classic of 2000 will forever be remembered for several things
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| Russ Smarr signs an autograph at the 2000 Classic autograph session for a young fishing fan. |
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| The Herbert Jackson delayed Russ' efforts to get up river for several minutes. |
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| Russ started the tournament attempting to locate smallmouth bass in Calumet Harbor. |
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| Russ Smarr shows off some of his catch to the Soldier Field Crowd. |
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| The Jumbotron at Soldier Field gives weigh-in fans a better look at the activity on the field below. |
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| Russ Smarr shows off some of his catch to the Soldier Field Crowd. |
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| Another 11 15/16ths inch short fish for Russ. |
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| Russ Smarr discusses his day on the water with weigh-in host and fishing legend Hank Parker. |
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| Russ Smarr shares a laugh on the weigh-in stage with Fish Fishburne. |
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| WVBF Conservation Director Jim Summers baits hooks for inner city youth participating in the Kid's Classic. |
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| Federation presidents and conservation directors rig a thousand Zebco rods and reels for youngsters participating
in the Kid's Classic. Our own Jim Sumers and John Burdette get in on the action here. |
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| Woo Daves celebrates a long-awaited Classic victory with his wife Patty. |
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| Another Classic moment with Russ Smarr. |
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| Reporter Chris Slemp (Lawerence) conducts his dream interview with Bill Dance. Chris is a member of Mountain State
Bassmasters and publishes our federation newsletter. |
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| WVBF President John Burdette, Conservation Director Jim Summers, Tournament Director Bob Burgess and his wife Vickey
enjoy the final evening's events at Soldier Field. |
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| John Burdette and Jim Summers with B. A. S. S. CEO Helen Sevier. |
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| John Burdette works with a youngster at the Kid's Classic. |
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| Jim Summers assists a youngster at the Kid's Classic. |
More Stories:
Russ at the Classic
Russ's Diary - Day One
Local angler shoots for bass fishing's top prize
Classic Photos |
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