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- ↑ "Classic XXXIII - Aug. 1-3, 2003", Bassmaster
- "Bassmaster 2013 Program & Media Guide" (PDF). p. 19. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 11, 2013. Retrieved February 27, 2013.
