Ladies and gentlemen, LIVE from a hotel room at 2am in Knoxville, Tennessee (with nothing but my laptop's microphone), we are going to bring you a brief recap and everything you need to know about the 2026 Bassmaster Classic.

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Ladies and gentlemen, it's classic week! In a mere 3 days, the 2026 Bassmaster Classic will kick off at the Tennessee River in Knoxville, and someone's life will change forever. So, it only seems right that we give you a proper preview of the biggest weekend in bass fishing. And to do that, we have enlisted the help of Bassmaster's own Ronnie Moore. So today, we will dive into some classic memories, a Tennessee River overview, predictions, and more!

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On today's episode we talk PRESPAWN! We talk about what's actually going on in the prespawn, where to target, what baits to throw, and what baits NOT to throw. We also discuss a look at what size fluorocarbon to use for squarebill crankbaits, Bass Pro Shops announces their annual Spring Fishing Classic deals, and we answer your questions about two-piece rods, pond structure, affordable sunglasses, and budget rod recommendations, and more!

Tackle Talk is presented by:

The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKMARCH

Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com

Humminbird | www.humminbird.com

Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com