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Rookie Matt Becker Clinches First MLF Bass Pro Tour Win and Angler of the Year at Minn Kota Stage Seven at Saginaw Bay Presented by Suzuki

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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“About half-way through the second period, I realized we could win this tournament and AOY, and I still can’t believe it actually happened,” said Becker.

Key Points: 
  • “About half-way through the second period, I realized we could win this tournament and AOY, and I still can’t believe it actually happened,” said Becker.
  • The Minn Kota Stage Seven at Saginaw Bay Presented by Suzuki featured anglers competing using the MLF catch, weigh, immediate-release format, with each angler’s five (5) heaviest bass per day tallied as their day’s weight.
  • Television coverage of the Minn Kota Stage Seven at Saginaw Bay Presented by Suzuki will air with a two-hour episode starting at 7 a.m.
  • For complete details and updated information on Major League Fishing and the Bass Pro Tour, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com .

Cifuentes notches second Bassmaster Elite Series win of season at Lake St. Clair

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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That bass helped "the Cowboy" claim his second victory of his rookie season on the Elite Series with a four-day total of 91 pounds, 8 ounces, outlasting Oklahoma's Luke Palmer by 1-2 ounces.

Key Points: 
  • That bass helped "the Cowboy" claim his second victory of his rookie season on the Elite Series with a four-day total of 91 pounds, 8 ounces, outlasting Oklahoma's Luke Palmer by 1-2 ounces.
  • "It seemed like there were the perfect amount of fish there for me to win this tournament.
  • Cifuentes' first victory of the season came back in February at Lake Seminole, an event he led for the final three days.
  • All week, Cifuentes cruised around a large area on the Canadian side of St. Clair, targeting smallies that had transitioned into their summertime patterns.

Alabama’s Jordan Lee Earns Third Career MLF Bass Pro Tour Win at General Tire Stage Six at Lake St. Clair Presented by John Deere Utility Vehicles

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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“Before I came up here, I knew I wanted to fish on the Canadian side of Lake St. Clair, primarily around the Bell River Hump area,” said Lee.

Key Points: 
  • “Before I came up here, I knew I wanted to fish on the Canadian side of Lake St. Clair, primarily around the Bell River Hump area,” said Lee.
  • “I bounced around a bit during the first part of the event, but not so much the last two days,” Lee continued.
  • Television coverage of the General Tire Stage Six at Lake St. Clair Presented by John Deere Utility Vehicles Championship Round will air as a two-hour episode starting at 7 a.m.
  • For complete details and updated information on Major League Fishing and the Bass Pro Tour, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com .

Mosley breaks bridesmaid streak with Bassmaster Elite Series win at Sabine River

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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After enduring five second-place finishes, including the 2021 Elite event at the Sabine River, the angler from Collinsville, Miss., in his eighth year on the Elite Series, tallied a four-day total of 44 pounds, 3 ounces to claim his first pro-level win at the Folds of Honor Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River .

Key Points: 
  • After enduring five second-place finishes, including the 2021 Elite event at the Sabine River, the angler from Collinsville, Miss., in his eighth year on the Elite Series, tallied a four-day total of 44 pounds, 3 ounces to claim his first pro-level win at the Folds of Honor Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River .
  • Along with the coveted Elite Series trophy, Mosley won the $100,000 top prize, pushing his career earnings with B.A.S.S.
  • "After the first day, I kinda got into a rhythm and every day I got a little more dialed in."
  • Alabama pro Kyle Welcher finished seventh with 36-6 and leads the Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings with 511 points.

Davis Jr. wins first Bassmaster Elite Series trophy less than an hour from home on Lay Lake

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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SHELBY COUNTY, Ala., May 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the years, Will Davis Jr. estimates he and his father Will have won over $300,000 fishing tournaments on Lay Lake.

Key Points: 
  • SHELBY COUNTY, Ala., May 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the years, Will Davis Jr. estimates he and his father Will have won over $300,000 fishing tournaments on Lay Lake.
  • Today, Davis Jr. added another $100,000 to that total by winning the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Lay Lake with a four-day total of 62 pounds, 12 ounces.
  • "It means the world to do it in front of my home crowd," Davis said.
  • Boats had been in the creek where he had seen this 4-pounder in practice, but when he asked Mark Menendez

Alabama’s Keith Poche Earns First Bass Pro Tour Victory at MLF U.S. Air Force Stage Two Presented by Power-Pole

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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“Losing those fish was unfortunate, but I just kept reminding myself that there was a lot of fish there,” said Poche.

Key Points: 
  • “Losing those fish was unfortunate, but I just kept reminding myself that there was a lot of fish there,” said Poche.
  • “I focused all my practice time on Douglas Lake, because I knew if I got to Cherokee Lake, I had a chance,” continued Poche.
  • Television coverage of the U.S. Air Force Stage Two on Cherokee and Douglas Lakes Presented by Power-Pole will air as two, two-hour episodes starting at 7 a.m.
  • For complete details and updated information on Major League Fishing and the Bass Pro Tour, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com .

Three Anglers Write Names In B.A.S.S. Record Books With 2023 Bassmaster Top Honors

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Sunday, November 20, 2022
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Drew Gregory , Brandon Palaniuk and Keith Poche find themselves in prestigious company as the 2023 Bassmaster Angler of the Year on each of their respective tournament trails.

Key Points: 
  • Drew Gregory , Brandon Palaniuk and Keith Poche find themselves in prestigious company as the 2023 Bassmaster Angler of the Year on each of their respective tournament trails.
  • I want to give back the best I can through this AOY and be the best representative for Bassmaster I can."
  • While Gregory is charting new territory on the Bassmaster Kayak Series, the 2023 Elite Series season saw the legendary status of "The Prodigy" continue to grow.
  • The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, St. Croix Bassmaster Opens Series presented by Mossy Oak Fishing, TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S.