Easton Fothergill (center) set a new Bassmaster Classic weight record at Texas’ Lake Ray Roberts with a three-day total of 76-11 on 15 bass. Fothergill’s weight was anchored by his 29-6 limit in the second round. (Bassmaster Photo)
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Outdoors Briefs–22-year-old angler claims Bassmaster Classic title; Texan Livesay takes third
Lee Livesay of Longview was the top-finishing Texan in the 55th Bassmaster Classic held March 21-23 on Lake Ray Roberts near Denton. Livesay, 40, weighed in 66 pounds, 10 ounces on 15 bass to grab third place behind Illinois’ Trey McKinney and 2025 ‘Classic champion Easton Fothergill of Grand Rapids, Minn.