Young angler dominates Classic
22‑year‑old Nutt crushed the Bassmaster Classic on the Tennessee River with 66 lb, 13 oz across 15 bass — nearly a 10‑pound margin over runner‑up Trey McKinney and credited in part to mastery of LiveScope sonar. (lufkindailynews.com)
Nutt walked away with the event’s $300,000 first-place cash and, with contest bonuses, a total payout listed at $307,000 on the official Bassmaster results page. (bassmaster.com) He punched his ticket to the Classic by finishing third at the 2025 Mercury B.A.S.S. event, earning a berth through the B.A.S.S. Nation qualifying route. (bassmaster.com) His victory marks only the second time a B.A.S.S. Nation qualifier has won the Classic and ends a 32‑year gap since Nation qualifier Bryan Kerchal’s 1994 title. (bassmastermedia.com) Manufacturers and partners noted his equipment on the Tennessee River; Yamaha’s newsroom reported he ran a 250‑horsepower V MAX SHO outboard, and Pure Fishing/Berkley coverage highlighted the tackle he used. (yamahaoutboards.com) Tournament logistics shifted the field from 58 to 25 at the Day‑2 cut, and organizers reported Nutt entered Championship Sunday with a multi‑pound lead before delivering a day‑three limit that clinched the title. (sports.yahoo.com) A Tennessee native and former Sale Creek High School angler, Nutt accepted the Classic trophy amid a home‑state celebration at Food City Arena with family in attendance. (newschannel9.com)
