Q: “Bassmaster Classic Week” is pressure packed and super busy, but what’s been the most fun part of your week so far.
JC: Figuring out how to get bites in practice. Seriously, beyond all the sponsor dinners and stuff, the simple reward of figuring out how to get bites never stops being a blast.
Q: How would you summarize Lake Ray Roberts for fans?
JC: Fans can expect to see a lot of 4 to 6-pound fish weighed-in and have fun with the fact this lake is very capable of showcasing bass over 10-pounds.
Q: Tell fans three baits you know you’ll have tied on to begin the 2025 Bassmaster Classic on Lake Ray Roberts.
JC: A 1/2 -ounce Berkley Power Blade spinnerbait. A thin-sided rattling bait called the Berkley Jack, and a Berkley Frittside 5.
Q: What will be the biggest challenge in this Bassmaster Classic?
JC: That’s easy, dealing with the insane gusting winds that have been crazy through practice and will continue to blow through the Classic.
Q: How has your Vexus AVX 2100 aluminum performed in 40-50 mph gusts this week?
JC: Amazingly well. Big winds bring big waves, and most aluminum boats don’t do well in absorbing the shock of those rides like this Vexus does. There’s no rattling or banging, and it’s got those awesome AirWave® pedestal seats, so I feel super comfortable being able to go where I want to fish.
