Jay
Yelas
Sponsors
Skeeter
Yamaha
Garmin
Lew's Reels
Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits
Power-Pole
Zoneloc Hooks
Steelshad
CGM Custom Tackle
Personal Info
Hometown
Lincoln City,
Oregon
Birthdate
September 2, 1965
Family
Jill (wife), Hannah, Bethany (children)
Hobbies
Steelhead, salmon fishing
Content
Forever Yelas
Forever Yelas
Jay Yelas is one of the most decorated anglers in the history of the sport, and other anglers can learn a tremendous amount from his three decades of experience.
Memories of Ott as a kid
Memories of Ott as a kid
Here is a little story about Ott DeFoe that will shed some light on why he is now a Bassmaster Classic Champion. Every year from 1996 to 2006, Ott’s dad would bring Ott and his brother to the...
Dream big - Jay Yelas
Dream big - Jay Yelas
Jay Yelas has dreamed of fishing for a living his whole life. He won the 2002 Bassmaster Classic and reached the pinnacle of the sport. Now his goal is to give his time to young anglers as they...
Jay Yelas: 'We will visit'
Jay Yelas: 'We will visit'
Dateline: Lake Lanier, Georgia“Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark.”- Rabindranath Tagore I am in my comfy pants playing air guitar to Howlin’ Wolf and pacing...
Daily Limit: Thankful for …
Daily Limit: Thankful for …
The Bassmaster Elite Series anglers list off what they are most thankful for this holiday season.
AOY Championship: Every AOY winner
AOY Championship: Every AOY winner
See every winner of the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year title – from 1970 to today.
Daily Limit: ‘Love ’em … kick their teeth in’
Daily Limit: ‘Love ’em … kick their teeth in’
How Brandon Palaniuk's win stacks up in Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year history.
Video: 1993 Bassmaster Classic
Video: 1993 Bassmaster Classic
Even though the poundage was down from the previous Classic on the same lake, no one could say this Classic was a humdrum affair. Classic XXIII (23) was held Aug. 12-14, 1993, in Lake Logan Martin,...
Video: 2002 Bassmaster Classic
Video: 2002 Bassmaster Classic
Watch as Jay Yelas is crowned Classic champ at the 2002 Bassmaster Classic.
The first 39 years of AOY
The first 39 years of AOY
Narrated by Ken Duke, this slideshow takes a look at the history of the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year award. Originally published September 2009
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