2011 Elite Series Alabama Charge – Alton Jones’ AOY Bid

Follow Alton Jones as he gets closer to earning the tile "Angler of the Year," during the 2011 Alabama Charge. The Elite Series tournament was held on Pickwick Lake, Alabama.

 Alton Jones went out on Day Four looking for another strong day to maintain his Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year lead.
Alton Jones went out on Day Four looking for another strong day to maintain his Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year lead.
Jones flips to shoreline reeds while searching for a big bass on a bed to help him cull.
Jones flips to shoreline reeds while searching for a big bass on a bed to help him cull.
Pulling up the trolling motor, Jones moves quickly from spot to spot, knowing he needs only big bites.
Pulling up the trolling motor, Jones moves quickly from spot to spot, knowing he needs only big bites.
Jones pitches back into shallow water behind this break in the reeds.
Jones pitches back into shallow water behind this break in the reeds.
A small keeper was home, but wouldn't help Jones climb much in the Alabama Charge.
A small keeper was home, but wouldn’t help Jones climb much in the Alabama Charge.
Kneeling on the deck of his boat allows Alton Jones to maintain a low profile while sight fishing.
Kneeling on the deck of his boat allows Alton Jones to maintain a low profile while sight fishing.
Jones pitches to the corner of a dock later in the afternoon Saturday.
Jones pitches to the corner of a dock later in the afternoon Saturday.
Alton Jones finished fifth in the Alabama Charge and lead the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings with <a href=
Alton Jones finished fifth in the Alabama Charge and lead the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings with 853 points.
Jones, walking to the stage for the Day Four weigh-in, now leads Terry Scroggins in the AOY race by 30 points.
Jones, walking to the stage for the Day Four weigh-in, now leads Terry Scroggins in the AOY race by 30 points.
Jones, grabbing the light pole before Day Four of the Alabama Charge, says the AOY title has weighed on his mind for years.
Jones, grabbing the light pole before Day Four of the Alabama Charge, says the AOY title has weighed on his mind for years.
Jones made a big move Friday to keep a grip on the lead.
Jones made a big move Friday to keep a grip on the lead.
Alton Jones realized on Day Three that the bite changed from prespawn and he took advantage, sight fishing to bring in 22-3 and make a huge climb into the top 12.
Alton Jones realized on Day Three that the bite changed from prespawn and he took advantage, sight fishing to bring in 22-3 and make a huge climb into the top 12.
The following photos show a fish catch from Alton Jones on Day Four.
The following photos show a fish catch from Alton Jones on Day Four.