BASS announced Thursday the field for the 2010 Bassmaster Elite Series, the most visible and prestigious tournament trail in fishing. The field of 95 of the world’s top anglers will visit 8 fisheries during the Elite Series regular season and will compete to advance to the Bassmaster Elite Series postseason.
The decorated field accounts for 15 Bassmaster Classic titles, 19 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year trophies and more than 200 BASS victories. The Elite circuit will kick off in more than two months with the March 11-14 Duel in the Delta on the California Delta out of Stockton, Calif.
“Once again, the Elite Series, through its difficult set of qualifying standards, has produced a collection of the most talented anglers in the sport,” said Jamie Wilkinson, BASS senior director of events and business development.
Please see the complete alphabetically ordered list of qualifying anglers and their hometowns below.
For more information, contact BASS Communications at (407) 566-2208 or visit Bassmaster.com.
About BASS
For more than 40 years, BASS has served as the authority on bass fishing. The organization advances the sport through advocacy, outreach and its expansive tournament structure while championing efforts to connect directly with the passionate community of bass anglers through its Bassmaster media vehicles.
As the flagship offering of ESPN Outdoors, the Bassmaster brand and its considerable multimedia platforms are guided by a mission to serve all fishing fans. Through its industry-leading publications Bassmaster Magazine, BASS Times and Fishing Tackle Retailer; comprehensive Web properties in Bassmaster.com, BASSInsider.com, ESPNOutdoors.com and ESPN360.com, and ESPN2 television programming, Bassmaster provides rich, leading-edge content true to the lifestyle.
BASS oversees the prestigious Bassmaster Tournament Trail, which includes the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bassmaster Opens, BASS Federation Nation and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Bassmaster Classic.
BASS offers an array of services to its more than 500,000 members while spearheading progressive, positive change on issues related to conservation and water access. The organization is headquartered in Celebration, Fla.
2010 Bassmaster Elite Series Anglers
Casey Ashley Donalds, S.C.
Scott Ashmore Broken Arrow, Okla.
Tommy Biffle Wagoner, Okla.
Denny Brauer Camdenton, Mo.
Brent Broderick Oregonia, Ohio
Stephen Browning Hot Springs, Ark.
Mark Burgess Norton, Mass.
Terry Butcher Talala, Okla. .
Brent Chapman Lake Quivira, Kan.
Rick Clunn Ava, Mo.
Jeff Connella Bentley, La.
John Crews Salem, Va.
Cliff Crochet Pierre Part, La.
Mark Davis Mount Ida, Ark.
Boyd Duckett Demopolis, Ala.
Guy Eaker Cherryville, N.C.
Paul Elias Laurel, Miss.
Edwin Evers Talala, Okla.
Todd Faircloth Jasper, Texas
Jami Fralick Martin, S.D.
Vince Fulks Purcell, Okla.
Grant Goldbeck Boerne, Texas
Pat Golden High Point, N.C.
Matt Greenblatt Tequesta, Fla.
Chad Griffin Cresson, Texas
Shaw Grigsby Gainesville, Fla.
Wade Grooms Bonneau Beach, S.C.
Greg Hackney Gonzales, La.
Bradley Hallman Norman, Okla.
Charlie Hartley Grove City, Ohio
Byron “B.J.” Haseotes Centerville, Mass.
Matt Herren Trussville, Ala.
Kenyon Hill Norman, Okla.
Davy Hite Ninety Six, S.C.
Timmy Horton Muscle Shoals, Ala.
Randy Howell Springville, Ala.
Michael Iaconelli Pittsgrove, N.J.
Alton Jones Woodway, Texas
Kelly Jordon Mineola, Texas
Steve Kennedy Auburn, Ala.
Kotaro Kiriyama Moody, Ala.
Gary Klein Weatherford, Texas
Jeff Kriet Ardmore, Okla.
Bobby Lane Lakeland, Fla.
Chris Lane Guntersville, Ala.
Russ Lane Prattville, Ala.
Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, Calif.
Bill Lowen North Bend, Ohio
Aaron Martens Leeds, Ala.
Billy McCaghren Mayflower, Ark.
Mike McClelland Bella Vista, Ark.
Mark Menendez Paducah, Ky.
Yusuke Miyazaki Forney, Texas
Ish Monroe Hughson, Calif.
Rick Morris Lake Gaston, Va..
John Murray Phoenix, Ariz.
Britt Myers Lake Wylie, N.C.
James Niggemeyer Van, Texas
Takahiro Omori Emory, Texas
Cliff Pace Petal, Miss.
Keith Poche Troy, Ala.
Pete Ponds Madison, Miss.
Jason Quinn York, S.C.
Matt Reed Madisonville, Texas
Clark Reehm Russellville, Ark.
Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif.
Derek Remitz Grant, Ala.
Marty Robinson Lyman, S.C.
Dean Rojas Lake Havasu City, Ariz.
Scott Rook Little Rock, Ark.
Fred Roumbanis Bixby, Okla.
Zell Rowland Austin, Texas
Bradley Roy Lancaster, Ky.
Bernie Schultz Gainesville, Fla.
Terry Scroggins San Mateo, Fla.
Morizo Shimizu Suita, Japan
Kevin Short Mayflower, Ark.
David Smith Edmond, Okla.
Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, Mo.
Matthew Sphar Attica, N.Y.
Jeremy Starks Charleston, W.Va.
Marty Stone Fayetteville, N.C.
Gerald Swindle Warrior, Ala.
Peter Thliveros St. Augustine, Fla.
Dennis Tietje Roanoke, La.
J. Todd Tucker Moultrie, Ga.
Mark Tucker Saint Louis, Mo.
Mark Tyler Vian, Okla.
Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, Mich.
Byron Velvick Del Rio, Texas
Greg Vinson Wetumpka, Ala.
Dustin Wilks Rocky Mount, N.C.
Jason Williamson Wagener, S.C.
Kevin Wirth Crestwood, Ky.
Dave Wolak Wake Forest, N.C.
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