{"id":1374110,"date":"2025-12-10T16:00:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T22:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bassmaster.com\/?post_type=photo-gallery&p=1374110"},"modified":"2026-01-20T12:07:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T18:07:49","slug":"meet-the-2026-elites","status":"publish","type":"photo-gallery","link":"https:\/\/www.bassmaster.com\/elite\/slideshow\/meet-the-2026-elites\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the 2026 Elites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Fisher Anaya <\/strong>
Eva, Alabama
Qualified via 2025 Bassmaster EQs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Matt Arey<\/em>
<\/strong>Shelby, N.C.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Justin Atkins<\/em>
<\/strong>Florence, Ala.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Drew Benton<\/em>
<\/strong>Panama City, Fla.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Stetson Blaylock
<\/strong>Benton, Ark.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Beau Browning
<\/strong>Hot Springs, Ark.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster<\/em> Elite Series<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Scott Canterbury<\/em>
<\/strong>Odenville, Ala.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Blake Capps\u00a0
<\/strong>Muskogee, Okla.<\/em>
Qualified via the 202<\/em>5 Elite Series <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Brandon Card<\/em>
<\/strong>Salisbury, N.C.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Hank Cherry<\/em>
<\/strong>Lincolnton, N.C.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Jason Christie<\/em>
<\/strong>Park Hill, Okla.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Joey Cifuentes III<\/em>
<\/strong>Clinton, Ark.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Brandon Cobb<\/em>
<\/strong>Greenwood, S.C.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Keith Combs<\/em>
<\/strong>Huntington, Texas<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Drew Cook<\/em>
<\/strong>Cairo, Ga.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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John Cox<\/em>
<\/strong>DeBary, Fla.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Austin Cranford <\/strong>
Norman, Oklahoma
Qualified via 2025 Bassmaster EQs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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John Crews<\/em>
<\/strong>Salem, Va.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Will Davis Jr.<\/em>
<\/strong>Sylacauga, Ala.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Greg DiPalma<\/em>
<\/strong>Millville, N.J.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Bob Downey<\/em>
<\/strong>Detroit Lakes, Minn.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Dakota Ebare\u00a0
<\/strong>Brookeland, Texas<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster<\/em> Elite Series<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Seth Feider<\/em>
<\/strong>New Market, Minn.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Austin Felix<\/em>
<\/strong>Eden Prairie, Minn.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Easton Fothergill
<\/strong>Grand Rapids, Minn.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster<\/em> Elite Series<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Jacob Foutz<\/em>
<\/strong>Charleston, Tenn.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Kyoya Fujita<\/em>
<\/strong>Minamitsuru, Yamanashi, Japan<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cooper Gallant<\/em>
<\/strong>Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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John Garrett<\/em>
<\/strong>Union City, Tenn.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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David Gaston<\/em>
<\/strong>Sylacauga, Ala.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Robert Gee<\/em>
<\/strong>Knoxville, Tenn.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster\u00a0Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Wesley Gore<\/em>
<\/strong>Clanton, Ala.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Buddy Gross<\/em>
<\/strong>Chickamauga, Ga.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Jeff Gustafson<\/em>
<\/strong>Keewatin, Ontario, Canada<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Greg Hackney<\/em>
<\/strong>Gonzales, La.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Justin Hamner<\/em>
<\/strong>Northport, Ala.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Sam Hanggi<\/strong>
Knoxville, Tennessee
Qualified via 2025 EQs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Jamie Hartman
<\/strong>Newport, N.Y.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Randy Howell
<\/strong>Guntersville, Ala.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Caleb Hudson<\/strong>
Lincolnton, Georgia
Qualified via 2025 Bassmaster EQs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cody Huff
<\/strong>Ava, Mo.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mike Iaconelli<\/em>
<\/strong>Pittsgrove, N.J.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Taku Ito<\/em>
<\/strong>Chiba, Japan<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Aaron Jagdfeld
<\/strong>Rochester Hills, Michigan
Qualified via 2025 Bassmaster Opens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Carl Jocumsen<\/em>
<\/strong>Toowoomba, Australia<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Chris Johnston<\/em>
<\/strong>Otonabee, Ontario, Canada<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cory Johnston
<\/strong>Otonabee, Ontario, Canada<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Steve Kennedy<\/em>
<\/strong>Auburn, Ala.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Kenta Kimura<\/em>
<\/strong>Hirakata, Osaka, Japan<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Evan Kung\u00a0
<\/strong>Pickering, Ontario, Canada<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster<\/em> Elite Series<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Caleb Kuphall<\/em>
<\/strong>Mukwonago, Wis.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Russ Lane<\/strong>
Prattville, Alabama
Qualified via 2025 Bassmaster EQs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Jordan Lee<\/em>
<\/strong>Cullman, Ala.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shane LeHew<\/em>
<\/strong>Catawba, N.C.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Brandon Lester<\/em>
<\/strong>Fayetteville, Tenn.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lee Livesay<\/em>
<\/strong>Longview, Texas<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Andrew Loberg<\/em>
<\/strong>Guntersville, Ala.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster <\/em>Elite Series<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Wes Logan<\/em>
<\/strong>Springville, Ala.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Bill Lowen<\/em>
<\/strong>Brookville, Ind.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Paul Marks\u00a0
<\/strong>Cumming, Ga.\u00a0<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster <\/em><\/em>Elite Series<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Tristan McCormick<\/strong>
Bon Aqua, Tennessee
Qualified via 2025 bassmaster EQs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Trey McKinney<\/em>
<\/strong>Carbondale, Ill.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mark Menendez<\/em>
<\/strong>Paducah, Ky.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Matt Messer<\/strong>
Warfield, Kentucky
Qualified via 2025 Bassmaster EQs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cody Meyer
<\/strong>Eagle, Idaho<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster\u00a0<\/em>Elite Series<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Brock Mosley<\/em>
<\/strong>Collinsville, Miss.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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David Mullins<\/em>
<\/strong>Mt. Carmel, Tenn.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Bryan New<\/em>
<\/strong>Leesville, S.C.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Kyle Norsetter<\/em>
<\/strong>Cottage Grove, Wis.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cliff Pace
<\/strong>Cottage Grove, Wis.<\/em>
Qualified via\u00a0<\/em>2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Brandon Palaniuk<\/em>
<\/strong>Rathdrum, Idaho<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Luke Palmer<\/em>
<\/strong>Coalgate, Okla.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Logan Parks<\/em>
<\/strong>Auburn, Ala.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Kyle Patrick<\/em>
<\/strong>Cooperstown, N.Y.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Clifford Pirch<\/em>
<\/strong>Payson, Ariz.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Jacob Powroznik<\/em>
<\/strong>North Prince George, Va.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Jay Przekurat<\/em>
<\/strong>Stevens Point, Wis.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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KJ Queen<\/em>
<\/strong>Catawba, N.C.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Alex Redwine<\/em>
<\/strong>Blue Ash, Ohio<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Brock Reinkemeyer <\/strong>
Warsaw, Missouri
Qualified via 2025 Bassmaster EQs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Tyler Rivet<\/em>
<\/strong>Raceland, La.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Matt Robertson<\/em>
<\/strong>Kuttawa, Ky.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cole Sands
<\/strong>Calhoun, Tenn.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Pat Schlapper<\/em>
<\/strong>Eleva, Wis.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Bryan Schmitt<\/em>
<\/strong>Deale, Md.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Hunter Shryock<\/em>
<\/strong>Ooltewah, Tenn.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Bryant Smith<\/em>
<\/strong>Roseville, Calif.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Tucker Smith<\/em>
Birmingham, Ala.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster<\/em> Elite Series<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Pake South <\/strong>
Winnsboro, Texas
Qualified via 2025 Bassmaster EQs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Caleb Sumrall<\/em>
<\/strong>New Iberia, La.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Gerald Swindle<\/em>
<\/strong>Guntersville, Ala.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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JT Thompkins<\/em>
<\/strong>Myrtle Beach, S.C.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Nick Trim <\/strong>
Galesville, Wisconsin
Qualified via 2025 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Emil Wagner<\/em>
<\/strong>Marietta,\u00a0Ga.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster<\/em> Elite Series<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Patrick Walters<\/em>
<\/strong>Summerville, S.C.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Kyle Welcher<\/em>
<\/strong>Opelika, Ala.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Brad Whatley<\/em>
<\/strong>Bivins, Texas<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Jake Whitaker<\/em>
<\/strong>Hendersonville, N.C.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Tyler Williams<\/em>
<\/strong>Belgrade, Maine<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Jason Williamson<\/em>
<\/strong>Aiken, S.C.<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Chris Zaldain<\/em>
<\/strong>Fort Worth, Texas<\/em>
Qualified via the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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