The biggest bass fishing tournament in the world starts today. The 42nd-annual Bassmaster classic starts in Shreveport-Bossier city. Mike Wood, with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, says that the best bass fisherman in the world are coming to compete.

This is the 3rd time in 4 years that the tourney has been held in the Sportsman's Paradise state. The tournament goes on til Sunday.

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