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Alton Jones Jr. Wins Major League Fishing’s 2023 General Tire Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops to Earn $100K, Thrift Catches $100K Big Bass

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Sunday, April 30, 2023
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“I was going to fish that one stretch for just a little bit, but then I caught one,” Jones continued.

Key Points: 
  • “I was going to fish that one stretch for just a little bit, but then I caught one,” Jones continued.
  • Thrift caught a 9-pound, 6-once giant in Period 2 flipping a jig to win the Heavy Hitters $100,000 Championship Round Berkley Big Bass.
  • Television coverage of the General Tire Heavy Hitters 2023 Presented by Bass Pro Shops will be showcased across six two-hour episodes, premiering at 7 a.m.
  • For complete details and updated information on Major League Fishing and the Bass Pro Tour, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com .

Rookie Joey Cifuentes III notches first Bassmaster Elite Series win on Lake Seminole

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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BAINBRIDGE, Ga., Feb. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite enduring several painful losses, Arkansas rookie Joey Cifuentes III held on to sack up a final-round limit of 18 pounds, 7 ounces and win the Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Lake Seminole with a four-day total of 85-2.

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  • BAINBRIDGE, Ga., Feb. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite enduring several painful losses, Arkansas rookie Joey Cifuentes III held on to sack up a final-round limit of 18 pounds, 7 ounces and win the Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Lake Seminole with a four-day total of 85-2.
  • "I knew I had a cushion, but I didn't think it was going to take that much weight to do it."
  • Cifuentes entered the final round with slightly more than a 4-pound advantage over the red-hot Rivet, who won last week's season opener at Lake Okeechobee.
  • As the tournament advanced, Cifuentes noticed that his most consistent action came in areas where two to three trees clustered.

Louisiana's Tyler Rivet claims first Bassmaster Elite Series victory at Lake Okeechobee

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Monday, February 20, 2023
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After placing third on Day 1 with 24-5, Rivet gained one spot with a second-round limit of 29-2 on Friday.

Key Points: 
  • After placing third on Day 1 with 24-5, Rivet gained one spot with a second-round limit of 29-2 on Friday.
  • Rivet spent this week in the Kissimmee River, about two miles upstream from the lake.
  • "Nobody else was doing what I was doing and that's the key to winning an Elite tournament — finding that one little thing off the wall," Rivet said.
  • Since this was the first event of the Elite Series season, Rivet claimed the lead in the Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings with 104 points.

Lester Saves His Best For Last, Slams Door On Bassmaster Elite Series Win At Pickwick Lake

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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A veteran pro at only 34 years old, the Tennessee angler slammed the door Sunday in the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Pickwick Lake , winning his first Elite Series tournament in nine seasons on tour.

Key Points: 
  • A veteran pro at only 34 years old, the Tennessee angler slammed the door Sunday in the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Pickwick Lake , winning his first Elite Series tournament in nine seasons on tour.
  • But an Elite Series win is next level.
  • I guess it's between an Opens win and a Classic win.
  • "I would never tell anybody 'Hey, I'm on the fish to win,'" Lester said.

Ott DeFoe Wins General Tire Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops on Lake Palestine to Earn $100K, Alton Jones Jr. Catches $100K Big Bass

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Friday, April 15, 2022
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In the final 35 minutes, DeFoe caught a 4-10 and a 3-10 to overtake Lucas and earn the top spot.

Key Points: 
  • In the final 35 minutes, DeFoe caught a 4-10 and a 3-10 to overtake Lucas and earn the top spot.
  • Although DeFoe will bring the Heavy Hitters Title and $100,000 top prize back to Tennessee, the big money will be staying in Texas.
  • Man, we have made some money on (Lake) Palestine this week catching big bass, Jones said.
  • Television coverage of the General Tire Heavy Hitters 2022 Event will be showcased across six two-hour episodes, premiering at 7 a.m.

Christie Rights His Ship, Wins Bassmaster Elite Series Event At Chickamauga Lake

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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He culled up a few ounces throughout the day until he reached a five-bass limit of 15 pounds, 12 ounces that helped him win the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Chickamauga Lake with a four-day total of 73-7.

Key Points: 
  • He culled up a few ounces throughout the day until he reached a five-bass limit of 15 pounds, 12 ounces that helped him win the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Chickamauga Lake with a four-day total of 73-7.
  • "The fog is why I won," said Christie, who is a little more than a month removed from winning the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk on Lake Hartwell.
  • But Christie once again took advantage of a short window of low visibility aided by the early morning fog.
  • It marked his fifth career second-place finish on the Elite Series and the third time he's finished one spot behind Christie.