A local fisherman is heading to the annual Bassmaster Classic next year thanks to a commanding performance last week in Florida.
Matthew Robertson, a 32-year-old resident of Kuttawa, took top honors in the Bassmaster Team Championship and Classic Fish-Off to earn the last spot in the 2019 Bassmaster Classic during the tournaments held on the Harris Chain of Lakes in Central Florida. His two-day total weighed a whopping 57 pounds, 9 ounces, which gave him almost a 24-pound cushion over the nearest competitor in the field of six anglers.
In all, 197 tandems (394 anglers) from 35 states and three foreign countries competed in the Bassmaster Team Championship. A total of $120,000 in cash and prizes were distributed to the top 39 teams.
Robertson said he’s extremely confident in his abilities but is humbled by his chance to represent everyday anglers in the Bassmaster Classic.
