Jake Whitaker
Kentucky
Elite Series
Sponsored
Biography
Hometown: Hendersonville, N.C.
Birthdate: 3/31/1992
Years as a full-time pro angler: 8
Signature technique/strength: Shallow-water power fishing
Home waters: Lake Hartwell
Favorite place to fish: Lake St. Clair
Career highlights: Jake is a two-time Bassmaster College Classic Bracket competitor who won the 2014 Bassmaster College Series National Championship while fishing for UNC-Charlotte. After qualifying for the Elites through the 2017 Northern Opens, Jake earned Rookie of the Year honors in 2018. Since joining the Elites, Jake has earned 15 Top 20 finishes.
Did you know: What could be cooler than being a Bassmaster Elite Series pro? Being like Jake, who is a Bassmaster Elite Series pro who can also ride a unicycle.
Birthdate: 3/31/1992
Years as a full-time pro angler: 8
Signature technique/strength: Shallow-water power fishing
Home waters: Lake Hartwell
Favorite place to fish: Lake St. Clair
Career highlights: Jake is a two-time Bassmaster College Classic Bracket competitor who won the 2014 Bassmaster College Series National Championship while fishing for UNC-Charlotte. After qualifying for the Elites through the 2017 Northern Opens, Jake earned Rookie of the Year honors in 2018. Since joining the Elites, Jake has earned 15 Top 20 finishes.
Did you know: What could be cooler than being a Bassmaster Elite Series pro? Being like Jake, who is a Bassmaster Elite Series pro who can also ride a unicycle.
Sponsors
Adena Corporation
ALX Rods
Big Bite Baits
Bill Lewis Lures
Lowrance
Mercury
Phoenix Boats