Justin Hamner
Alabama
Elite Series
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Biography
Hometown: Northport, Ala.
Birthdate: 3/21/1991
Years as a full-time pro angler: 6
Signature technique/strength: Jerkbaiting and targeting suspended fish
Home waters: Lake Tuscaloosa
Favorite place to fish: Lake Champlain
Career highlights: Joining the Elites in 2021, Justin finished second in the Rookie of the Year standings. In five seasons he’s earned 14 Top 20 Elite finishes. In 2024 Justin won the Bassmaster Classic on Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees.
Did you know: In middle school, Justin was assigned a class project on what he wanted to be when he grew up. His choice for role model? Former Elite Series angler Jay Yelas. Justin still lists Yelas as one of the anglers he admires the most alongside Aaron Martens.
Birthdate: 3/21/1991
Years as a full-time pro angler: 6
Signature technique/strength: Jerkbaiting and targeting suspended fish
Home waters: Lake Tuscaloosa
Favorite place to fish: Lake Champlain
Career highlights: Joining the Elites in 2021, Justin finished second in the Rookie of the Year standings. In five seasons he’s earned 14 Top 20 Elite finishes. In 2024 Justin won the Bassmaster Classic on Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees.
Did you know: In middle school, Justin was assigned a class project on what he wanted to be when he grew up. His choice for role model? Former Elite Series angler Jay Yelas. Justin still lists Yelas as one of the anglers he admires the most alongside Aaron Martens.
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