2011 Elite Series Alabama Charge: Davy Hite

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of Davy Hite as he puts together the winning weight at the 2011 Elite Series Alabama Charge on Pickwick Lake, near Florence, Alabama.

Davy Hite says that his win on Pickwick Lake is the
Davy Hite says that his win on Pickwick Lake is the “best one ever,” with one exception — his 1999 Classic win. “It really means a lot to me for reasons that are both professional and personal.”
The 2002 Angler of the Year had always prided himself on being a closer; if he led during a tournament, he won it.
The 2002 Angler of the Year had always prided himself on being a closer; if he led during a tournament, he won it.
Davy Hite channels his
Davy Hite channels his “closing” skills prior to the Day Four launch at the Pride of Georgia Presented by Evan Williams Bourbon in 2008.
The Synergy Southern Challenge on Lake Guntersville in 2010 haunted Davy Hite, until he won the Alabama Charge on Saturday.
The Synergy Southern Challenge on Lake Guntersville in 2010 haunted Davy Hite, until he won the Alabama Charge on Saturday.
Hite had considered himself a
Hite had considered himself a “closer,” but his disappointing loss to Skeet Reese by 7 pounds, 10 ounces in Guntersville ruined that for him.
Hite registers for the 2011 Alabama Charge alongside Kevin VanDam.
Hite registers for the 2011 Alabama Charge alongside Kevin VanDam.
At the end of the first day, Hite had grabbed 2nd place with 23-8.
At the end of the first day, Hite had grabbed 2nd place with 23-8.
Hite fishes by the dam on Day Two. It would be the day that Davy Hite turned back into a closer.
Hite fishes by the dam on Day Two. It would be the day that Davy Hite turned back into a closer.
Hite shows off backstage on Day Two...and takes the lead.
Hite shows off backstage on Day Two…and takes the lead.
Hite was in good company on Day Three, fishing near the dam and elbow-to-elbow with competitors Paul Elias, Matt Reed, and Timmy Horton.
Hite was in good company on Day Three, fishing near the dam and elbow-to-elbow with competitors Paul Elias, Matt Reed, and Timmy Horton.
Despite sharing water with the others, Hite grins as he bags up another leading sack at the conclusion of Day Three.
Despite sharing water with the others, Hite grins as he bags up another leading sack at the conclusion of Day Three.
Keith Poche started Day Four in 2nd place, and Hite was sure to remind him when the opportunity presented itself, giving a triumphant yell with each catch.
Keith Poche started Day Four in 2nd place, and Hite was sure to remind him when the opportunity presented itself, giving a triumphant yell with each catch.
Hite spent quality time around the rocks below Wilson Dam.
Hite spent quality time around the rocks below Wilson Dam.
Davy Hite hooks up late on Day Four.
Davy Hite hooks up late on Day Four.
Hite fights to keep his boat out of the boulders as he fights a fish.
Hite fights to keep his boat out of the boulders as he fights a fish.
Hite manages the rocks and the fish.
Hite manages the rocks and the fish.
Hite hangs another bass.
Hite hangs another bass.
Hite struggles in the heavy current to get another bass into the boat.
Hite struggles in the heavy current to get another bass into the boat.
Hite leans into something big.
Hite leans into something big.
After four days of fishing this striper was a load to heave into the boat.
After four days of fishing this striper was a load to heave into the boat.
Hite swings a nice largemouth into the boat.
Hite swings a nice largemouth into the boat.
Then he nabs a keeper smallie.
Then he nabs a keeper smallie.
This brown helps Hite bring in the green.
This brown helps Hite bring in the green.
Hite knows this time he's closing the deal.
Hite knows this time he’s closing the deal.
With the Alabama Charge comes the return of the closer.
With the Alabama Charge comes the return of the closer.
“I’ll go for broke in every event from now on, and I’ll bet you I make a good run on a win somewhere along the line.” – Davy Hite