Posted by Tournament Waters – March 23, 2025
What a weekend. The 2025 Bassmaster Classic is officially in the books, and let’s just say—history was made.
Taking place on the legendary Lake Ray Roberts near Fort Worth, Texas, this year’s Classic brought the drama, the records, and a serious reminder that the next generation of anglers is here. 🏆
🥇 Easton Fothergill: Your New Bassmaster Champion
Minnesota native Easton Fothergill didn’t just win the Classic—he smashed the previous all-time weight record. With a mind-blowing 76 pounds, 15 ounces across three days, Fothergill passed Kevin VanDam’s 2011 record (69-11) like it was just another cast.
His winning moment? A clutch 8-pound, 1-ounce kicker bass in the final hour of Day 3. “To the kids out there—I’m living proof. Anything is possible,” he said with tears in his eyes. If you’re not fired up after that… check your pulse.
📊 Top 5 Final Standings
- Easton Fothergill – 76-15
- Trey McKinney (IL) – 68-7
- Lee Livesay (TX) – 66-10
- Hunter Shryock (TN) – 64-14
- Cory Johnston (CAN) – 58-7
🔥 Big Moments & Backstories
- Ben Milliken’s Return: Despite legal drama from a previous event, Texas angler Ben Milliken stayed focused and gave a strong showing. His Classic comeback kept fans buzzing all weekend.
- College Classic Champ: Props to Anderson Jones of Lander University, who hauled in 35-9 and an 8-pound stud to take home the Strike King College Classic title. Future’s bright.
- Expo Highlights: The Classic Expo delivered again, with new gear from the top brands and local legends. We’ll be posting a “Top 10 Must-Haves from the Expo” later this week.
📍 What’s Next?
Mark your maps—Knoxville, Tennessee is the host for the 2026 Bassmaster Classic, where Fort Loudoun and Tellico Lakes will be the battleground. See y’all at weigh-in at Thompson-Boling Arena.
🎥 Watch the Winning Moment
Missed the live stream? Watch Easton’s final-day heroics here:
▶️ Easton Fothergill Wins the 2025 Bassmaster Classic
Got thoughts on the Classic? Drop them in the comments or head over to the Tournament Talk forum to join the post-tourney chatter.
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