Two Texans set to compete in upcoming 2026 Bassmaster Classic

OUTDOOR BRIEFS
  • Fishing guide Jack York of Emory capped an extraordinary day on Lake Tyler with his 13.45-pounder. York also boated a 12-pounder, two in the nine-pound class and one eight-pounder. His heaviest five bass weighed 54.34 pounds — a 10.8 pound average. TPWD Photo
    Fishing guide Jack York of Emory capped an extraordinary day on Lake Tyler with his 13.45-pounder. York also boated a 12-pounder, two in the nine-pound class and one eight-pounder. His heaviest five bass weighed 54.34 pounds — a 10.8 pound average. TPWD Photo
  • Dale Washington of Godly boated a 13.38 pounder at Lake Fork on Feb. 28. It is the lake’s first Legacy entry since Tanner Spurgin’s 15.27-pounder in March 2021. TPWD Photo
    Dale Washington of Godly boated a 13.38 pounder at Lake Fork on Feb. 28. It is the lake’s first Legacy entry since Tanner Spurgin’s 15.27-pounder in March 2021. TPWD Photo
  • Lee Livesay
    Lee Livesay
  • Dakota Ebare
    Dakota Ebare
    Two Texans are set to compete among the full field of 58 anglers in the upcoming 2026 Bassmaster Classic set for March 12-15 on the Tennessee River in Knoxville.Lee Livesay of Longview qualified for his sixth Classic appearance via the Bassmaster Elite Series. Livesay finished 33rd in the 2025 Angler of the Year race.Dakota Ebare of Brookeland qualified for his first Bassmaster Cl...

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