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Chris Johnston dominates at Santee Cooper to capture second Elite Series win

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Top Tackle: How Chris Johnston won Santee Cooper Lakes

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Highlights: Day 4 action at Santee Cooper Lakes (2026)

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That’s a six for Chris Johnston

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Fivesy for Pat Schlapper

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Chris Johnston wins the Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes with 113 pounds, 12 ounces

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Schlapper with a super SEVENSY at Santee Cooper

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Palaniuk landing his best of Championship Sunday

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Elite Analysis – Day 4 at Santee Cooper

Did Chris Johnston just launch the Coike craze into overdrive? What does a dominant win at Santee Cooper mean for the AOY race and the Johnston brothers’ momentum?

Pete Robbins

May, 17 2026

Welcher, Schlapper and Palaniuk battling on Santee

Smith’s Sunday on Santee

Cory Johnston making moves on Santee Cooper

Johnston takes control heading into Championship Sunday

Chris Johnston’s wild Semifinal Saturday

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