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2007 Bassmaster Classic champion and one of the great naturals in the sport of bass fishing, Boyd Duckett agrees with most of his fellow anglers when it comes to the tough practice conditions on the Red River.

In two short weeks 51 of the best bass anglers on the planet will launch from the Red River South Marina near Shreveport, La., in search of the most coveted title in sportfishing — Bassmaster Classic champion.

"I concentrated on suspended bass under big schools of baitfish," said the Moody, Ala., angler after winning Purolator Big Bass of the Tournament honors at the 2008 Empire Chase on Lake Erie.

Let's see what 2003 Bassmaster Classic Champion, Mike Iaconelli, has to say about line and what anglers should be using.

Alton Jones has a plan for everything. Winning the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year title is no exception.

"The most important thing about choosing a fishing rod is to get the one that works for you," says two-time Classic Champion, Kevin VanDam.

"I can't say I was looking for a giant," said Rick Clunn, 4-time Bassmaster Classic champion.

According to 2007 Bassmaster Classic champion Boyd Duckett, postspawn/early summer bassin' can be one of the most productive times of the year if it's approached correctly.

1998 Bassmaster Classic champion Denny Brauer isn't quite sure what to make of the Elite Series Southern Challenge on Alabama's Wheeler Lake that begins today.

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