[PAR] [TLE] Lake Mead [SEP] Lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the United States in terms of water capacity.  Formed by the Hoover Dam, the reservoir serves water to the states of Arizona, California, and Nevada, providing sustenance to nearly 20 million people and large areas of farmland.  Lake Mead is on the Colorado River, about 24 mi from the Las Vegas Strip, southeast of the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, in the states of Nevada and Arizona. [PAR] [TLE] Bassmaster Classic [SEP] The Bassmaster Classic is a competition in professional bass fishing.  It was first held in 1971 on Lake Mead, Nevada.  Originally it was a fall event (1971-1983), but it switched to the summer in 1984 and then to the late winter in 2006.  The winner of the tournament is widely considered to be the world champion of bass fishing, as is stated on the winner's trophy.
[PAR] [TLE] Lake Mead [ SEP ] Lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the United States in terms of water capacity . Formed by the Hoover Dam , the reservoir serves water to the states of Arizona , California , and Nevada , providing sustenance to nearly 20 million people and large areas of farmland . Lake Mead is on the Colorado River , about 24 mi from the Las Vegas Strip , southeast of the city of Las Vegas , Nevada , in the states of Nevada and Arizona . [PAR] [TLE] Bassmaster Classic [ SEP ] The Bassmaster Classic is a competition in professional bass fishing . It was first held in 1971 on Lake Mead , Nevada . Originally it was a fall event ( 1971 - 1983 ) , but it switched to the summer in 1984 and then to the late winter in 2006 . The winner of the tournament is widely considered to be the world champion of bass fishing , as is stated on the winner 's trophy .
The largest resevoir in the United States played host to the first Bassmaster Classic during what year?
The largest resevoir in the United States played host to the first Bassmaster Classic during what year ?
1971
1971