Greg Hackney

Greg

Hackney

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Biography

Greg Hackney is a three-time Elite Series champion and the 2014 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year.

Personal Info

Hometown

Gonzales,

Louisiana

Birthdate

September 1, 1973

Family

Julie (wife), Andrew, Luke, Hannah, Sarah (children)

Hobbies

Hunting, saltwater fishing

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The Sabine, which for miles shares a border with Louisiana, flows through pine forests then bayou before emptying into Sabine Lake, which connects to the Gulf of Mexico. The river is affected by tides that rise and fall about 2 feet in areas.

A look at Sabine River

This week's tournament is the Elites' fourth visit to the bass-crazed town of Orange in the southeastern corner of the Texas.

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Fantasy Fishing: Bet on swamp crawlers and river rats

By Coy Greathouse

Don’t be surprised if fans see the biggest fish the Elites have had at this venue come across the stage.

Fantasy Fishing: Prepare for a slugfest

By Kyle Jessie

The last two Bassmaster Elite Series trips to Lake Fork resulted in three anglers joining the Century Club.

Hackney's utilitarian swim strategy

By David A. Brown

Greg Hackney appreciates options, but he’s also a fan of simplicity, especially when it comes to his swim jig tactics.

Fantasy Fishing: Just 12 pounds a day

By Richard Lindgren

April to August and back to April again, no matter what, the winner at the Bassmaster Elite Series at Sabine River will almost certainly average about 12 pounds a day.

Fantasy Fishing: The tale of two species

By Coy Greathouse

This fishery also has a stout population of both largemouth and smallmouth, and more than likely, both species will be equally targeted.

Fantasy Fishing: Pickwick should be wide open

By Richard Lindgren

The Elites are hitting Pickwick Lake in March, the field should be very spread out from dam to dam.

Fantasy Fishing: Walking the wire

By Pete Robbins

Before things get further out of hand, Pete Robbins needs to hit some sort of reset button on his 2021 season.

Fantasy Fishing: Pick power at Pickwick

By Kyle Jessie

There have been plenty of rumblings about the Pickwick Lake tournament weights potentially reaching the century mark.

Big bass of St. Johns

See the big bass eye candy and find out what the fish meant for the Elites who caught them.

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Daily Limit: Back in Elites, Hackney, Christie feel like rookies

By Mike Suchan

Returning Elites Jason Christie and Greg Hackney feel they are restarting their careers, and there is similar anticipation and excitement to when they first qualified.

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