KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Dylan Nutt from Nashville has won the 2026 Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville.
Nutt, 22, caught five fish weighing 20 pounds and 13 ounces. It was his first Bassmaster Classic.
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The final weigh-in for the Bassmaster Classic was held Sunday night. The event, known as “The Super Bowl of Bass Fishing” kicked off with a celebrity pro-am competition on Thursday.
On Saturday, 6 News spoke to fans who were enjoying the outdoors expo.
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The Bassmaster Classic was previously held in Knoxville in 2023 and 2019. It generates millions in economic impact for Knoxville and East Tennessee…