Director's Classic

Championship Events

Date Lake Launch Ramp Time Results
11/10/2024Kentucky LakeKentucky Lake Dam Ramp7:00 am to 3:00 pmView

Top Ten Results

Place Team Weight
View All Standings

Bold indicates a division champion
Teams in Red are Next Generation Teams
Teams in Blue are Coed Teams

* indicates a big bass option.

1Todd Hensley / Marty Sisk19.82
2Tyler Befus / Emma Befus14.67
3Jeremy Shake / Hunter Shake13.49
4Tomi Estes / James 2 Wilson13.25
5Tim Riggen Jr / Jackson Ryley12.99
6Ryan Mathias / Nicholas Schuetz12.49
7Chester Craycraft / Charlie Craycraft12.42
8Luke Estel / Josh Jackson11.78
9Mason Fleetwood / Tim Robinson11.63
10Rod Bullock / Brian Decker11.49

Top Ten Big Bass Results

Place Team Weight

Bold indicates a division champion
Teams in Red are Next Generation Teams
Teams in Blue are Coed Teams

* indicates a big bass option.

11/10 to 11/10
1Todd Hensley / Marty Sisk5.96
2Tyler Befus / Emma Befus5.00
3Chester Craycraft / Charlie Craycraft3.77
4Jeremy Shake / Hunter Shake3.44
5Joe Johnson / Vernon Edwards3.44
6Tim Riggen Jr / Jackson Ryley3.43
7Tomi Estes / James 2 Wilson3.31
8Rod Bullock / Brian Decker3.28
9Mason Fleetwood / Tim Robinson3.23
10Luke Estel / Josh Jackson3.16

Contact Championship Staff

Director

Kevin Yeary
P.O. Box 1126
Bedford, IN 47421
812-276-8043
Kyeary@ymail.com

 

News

Directors Classic

Director’s Classic Tournament

Points to Remember!!!

  • Qualification:
    • All USA BASSIN Directors are welcome to participate in Director’s Classic.
    • Licensed Guides currently guiding Kentucky Lake are not eligible to participate in the Director’s Classic.
    • Any angler that wins this event 3 times will not be eligible to participate in any future Director’s Classic.
  • Dates:
    • The Lake will be open to pre-fishing (The Lake will not be closed!!)
    • Official Practice will open starting October 15th, 2024.
      • During the Official Practice days teams may not use a Guide or communicate with anyone that is not fishing the Director’s Classic to gain an advantage over the rest of the field.
    • Registration & Pretournament Meeting: November 9th, 2024
    • Tournament Day: November 10th, 2024
  • Registration & Pretournament Meeting:
    • Registration for this event will be located at the Kentucky Dam Ramp starting at 3:00pm (Central Time) Saturday, November 9th, 2024, with the pretournament meeting to follow at approximately 4:00pm (Central Time). One member of the team must be present at the pre-tournament meeting, or the team will be disqualified. You may use a proxy if you and your teammate are unable to attend. There will not be a Proxy Fee for this event.
  • Entering the Event:
    • The entry fee for this event is $150.00.
    • All mailed-in entries must be post marked by October 15th, 2024.
    • USA BASSIN will accept a VISA or Master Card payment until October 30th, 2024 (There will be a 7% Service Fee for paying with a credit card)
    • We will accept entries into the event at registration for this event.
    • This event is limited to 250 teams.
    • Boat numbers will be given out based on when we receive your entry.
  • Refunds: 
  • Weather Delays and Cancelations:
    • Small Watercraft Wind Advisory: If the wind is projected to be 18mph (based on The Weather Channel App) at any time during the Tournament Hours the director may cancel that day of the tournament.
    • In the event of extreme weather conditions such as Tornados, Tornado Warnings, Lightning, or the tournament director will put the tournament on hold until all warnings expire, or the storms have passed, then and only then will we proceed with the tournament.
    • Should the tournament be delayed due to the weather, and we decide to launch, the check-in times will stand as posted.
    • If the storms or warnings have not passed or expired prior to 10:00am, the director and staff will make the decision to cancel that day of fishing.
    • If the Director’s Classic is cancelled, then USA BASSIN will Refund $120.00 of the entry fee.

 

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Records

Championship Winners

  • 2025 Todd Hensley / Marty Sisk
  • 2023 James Shipley / Charles Cross
  • 2022 Randy Brumfield / Paul Ward
  • 2021 Freddie Frisse / Thomas Buckler
  • 2020 James Shipley / None None
  • 2019 Jeremy Knepp / Bj Worland
  • 2018 Tom Koos / Gary Slaughter
  • 2018 Chester Craycraft / Charlie Craycraft
  • 2017 Joe Johnson / None None
  • 2016 Tony Eckler / Chuck Manning

Big Bass

  • 2025 5.96 lbs. Todd Hensley / Marty Sisk
  • 2023 4.20 lbs. Ryan Mathias / Nicholas Schuetz
  • 2022 6.01 lbs. Erik Robbins / Brian Crase
  • 2021 5.72 lbs. Trent Darlage / Clint Sterling
  • 2020 5.42 lbs. James Shipley / None None
  • 2019 4.75 lbs. Jeremy Knepp / Bj Worland
  • 2018 4.80 lbs. Brian Mahon / Tommy Boles
  • 2018 5.67 lbs. Chester Craycraft / Charlie Craycraft
  • 2017 6.38 lbs. Darren Napier / Cody Napier
  • 2016 5.50 lbs. Charlie Craycraft / Chester Craycraft

Championship Final Standings

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Entries Recd

Last Updated: Nov. 16, 2024

Below is a list of all entries received.
If you have paid for an entry into the Director's Classic and you don't see your name posted on this list please e-mail me at:customerservice@usabassin.com

Boat No. Anglers Team ID
1 Tony 1 Bratcher / Dennis Hall 0028524
2 Jason Shake / Robert Likens 0397024
3 Bill 2 Taylor / Logan Taylor 0112024
4 Jason Vandenburgh / Dave Cermak 0236024
5 Toby Cox / Jerry Flatt 0424424
6 Austin Roberts / Jeffrey Roberts 0052024
7 Tomi Estes / James 2 Wilson 0103924
8 Jeremy Shake / Kevin Meunier 0584424
9 Chester Craycraft / Charlie Craycraft 0171424
10 Doug Martin / Greg Martin 0129324
11 Luke Estel / Josh Jackson 0287024
12 Mike Slaven / Donn Gambrel 0175024
13 Wayne Deckard / Colsyn Head 0046724
14 Chad Dunn / Robert Thomas 0336424
15 Mason Fleetwood / Tim Robinson 0025524
16 Mike Nelson / Shaun Donnell 0059224
17 Brian Sharp / Jenny Sharp 0307024
18 John Stefancik / John Crooks 0004024
19 Frank Burke / Justin Jenkins 0326224
20 John Grveles / Jeff Benko 0237424
21 Matt Haynie / Wayne O'Dell 0240024
22 Joe Johnson/ Timothy Mills 0204124
23 John LaMaster / Billy Dean 0418724
24 David Helming Jr. / Mark 1 Miller 0147824
25 Steve Riley / Glenn Masters 0358424
26 Tim Riggen Jr / Jackson Ryley 0474624
27 Clinton Treadway / Shelby Vannardall 0130224
28 Rod Bullock / Brian Decker 0118024
29 Mike 2 Johnson/ Kazuma Kawahara 0312124
30 Mason Sisk / Marty Sisk 0163824
31 Chanler Fleetwood / Isaac Johnson 0025724
32 Ryan Mathias / Nicholas Schuetz 0415024
33 Tyler Befus / Emma Befus 0103324
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