Kenta Kimura
Oklahoma
Elite Series
Sponsored
Biography
Hometown: Hirakata, Osaka, Japan
Birthdate: 2/7/1982
B.A.S.S. events: 119
B.A.S.S. wins: 1
Most recent tournament win: 2022 St. Croix Bassmaster Northern Open at James River presented by Mossy Oak FishingÂ
Bassmaster Classic qualifications: 2
Bassmaster Classic best finish: 40 (2024)
B.A.S.S. career earnings: $552,013
Years as a full-time pro angler: 15
Signature technique/strength: Topwater
Home waters: Lake Biwa (Japan)
Favorite place to fish: Lake St. Clair
Career highlights: Kenta earned his way onto the Elite circuit via the 2020 Bassmaster Central Opens. Since joining the Elite Series, Kenta has posted nine Top 20 Elite finishes.
Did you know: In his native Japan, Kenta helped found an organization dedicated to working with anglers, locals and government officials to keep shorelines clean and encourage proper use of life jackets.
Birthdate: 2/7/1982
B.A.S.S. events: 119
B.A.S.S. wins: 1
Most recent tournament win: 2022 St. Croix Bassmaster Northern Open at James River presented by Mossy Oak FishingÂ
Bassmaster Classic qualifications: 2
Bassmaster Classic best finish: 40 (2024)
B.A.S.S. career earnings: $552,013
Years as a full-time pro angler: 15
Signature technique/strength: Topwater
Home waters: Lake Biwa (Japan)
Favorite place to fish: Lake St. Clair
Career highlights: Kenta earned his way onto the Elite circuit via the 2020 Bassmaster Central Opens. Since joining the Elite Series, Kenta has posted nine Top 20 Elite finishes.
Did you know: In his native Japan, Kenta helped found an organization dedicated to working with anglers, locals and government officials to keep shorelines clean and encourage proper use of life jackets.
Sponsors
Abu Garcia
Bass Braid
Biwako Daughters
Floating Life
Glitch Oil
Gold Works
Jigen
NANGA
Plano
ProGuide Batteries
Prospect Angler Club
Ryugi Japan
Strut
Tex-tech
WAKAZONO
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