Bassmaster Classic 2017 Schedule: Dates, TV Coverage, Live Stream and Event Info

The Bassmaster Classic is one of the biggest events in fishing, and this year, the competition will take place on Lake Conroe in Houston, Texas, from March 24-26.

This year's Classic will feature nine former champions, including 2016's champion Edwin Evers. The 52 anglers who qualified will compete in what is considered the “Super Bowl of Bass Fishing."

Here's everything you need to know about the Classic:

Date	Time	Event	Stream
Fri, March 24	8 a.m.	2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic (LIVE)	WatchESPN
Fri, March 24	12:30 p.m.	2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic (LIVE)	WatchESPN
Sat, March 25	8 a.m.	2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic (LIVE)	WatchESPN
Sat, March 25	12:30 p.m.	2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic (LIVE)	WatchESPN
Sun, March 26	8 a.m.	2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic (LIVE)	WatchESPN
Sun, March 26	12:30 p.m.	2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic (LIVE)	WatchESPN

Last year, 55 anglers competed for bragging rights and a prize of $300,000, but this year, 52 anglers are competing for in the storied competition. 

No.	Name	Number of times qualified for Classic
1	Casey Ashley, Donalds, S.C.	8
2	Drew Benton, Panama City, Fla.	1
3	Hank Cherry, Maiden, N.C.	3
4	Jason Christie, Park Hill, Okla.	5
5	Keith Combs, Huntington, Texas	6
6	Cliff Crochet, Pierre Part, La.	3
7	Ott DeFoe, Knoxville, Tenn.	6
8	Boyd Duckett, Guntersville, Ala.	8
9	Brent Ehrler, Newport Beach, Calif.	2
10	James Elam, Tulsa, Okla.	2
11	Edwin Evers, Talala, Okla.	16
12	Todd Faircloth, Jasper, Texas	15
13	John Garrett, Union City, Tenn.	1
14	Shaw Grigsby, Gainesville, Fla.	16
15	Greg Hackney, Gonzales, La.	14
16	Skylar Hamilton, Dandridge, Tenn.	1
17	Wil Hardy, Harlem, Ga.	1
18	Charlie Hartley, Grove City, Ohio	2
19	Matt Herren, Ashville, Ala.	7
20	Brett Hite, Phoenix, Ariz.	5
21	Randy Howell, Guntersville, Ala.	15
22	Michael Iaconelli, Pittsgrove, N.J.	18
23	Alton Jones Sr., Lorena, Texas	18
24	Alton Jones Jr., Lorena, Texas	1
25	Steve Kennedy, Auburn, Ala.	8
26	Timothy Klinger, Boulder City, Nev.	1
27	Bobby Lane, Lakeland, Fla.	10
28	Ryan Lavigne, Gonzales, La.	1
29	Jordan Lee, Vinemont, Ala.	3
30	Dave Lefebre, Erie, Pa.	2
31	Jared Lintner, Arroyo Grande, Calif.	6
32	Bill Lowen, Brookville, Ind.	9
33	Justin Lucas, Guntersville, Ala.	3
34	Aaron Martens, Leeds, Ala.	18
35	Ish Monroe, Hughson, Calif.	10
36	Andy Montgomery, Blacksburg, S.C.	3
37	Darrell Ocamica, Fruitland, Idaho	1
38	Takahiro Omori, Emory, Texas	12
39	Brandon Palaniuk, Hayden, Idaho	7
40	Cliff Pirch, Payson, Ariz.	4
41	Jacob Powroznik, Port Haywood, Va.	3
42	Skeet Reese, Auburn, Calif.	17
43	Dean Rojas, Lake Havasu City, Ariz.	15
44	Bradley Roy, Lancaster, Ky.	1
45	Wesley Strader, Spring City, Tenn.	2
46	Gerald Swindle, Guntersville, Ala.	16
47	Randall Tharp, Port St. Joe, Fla.	4
48	Kevin VanDam, Kalamazoo, Mich.	26
49	Jesse Wiggins, Cullman, Ala.	1
50	Jason Williamson, Wagener, S.C.	2
51	Chris Zaldain, San Jose, Calif.	3
52	Scott Clift, Dadeville, Mo.	1

All eyes will be on the legend Kevin VanDam, the four-time winner of the Classic. Although his name is already cemented among some of the best anglers ever, VanDam hasn't tasted victory in five years. A fifth victory will immortalize VanDam, but there is steep competition in this year's field of anglers.

Last year's winner, the aforementioned Eyers, will have the momentum coming into the classic with the confidence to begin a legacy of his own. For others, such as Scott Clift, they will be enjoying their first time in the competition but will also have their sights set on making a name for themselves in the sport.

All it takes is one fish to make history. The Classic is the truest meaning on quality over quantity, as it is the weight of the fish caught that matters most.

Who will be the 2017 champion? Only time will tell.