2009 Angler of the Year

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2009 Elite series Tennessee Triumph on Kentucky Lake.

Kevin VanDam extended his TTBAOY lead from five points to 15 after finishing in second place at the SpongeTech Tennessee Triumph on Kentucky Lake.
Kevin VanDam extended his TTBAOY lead from five points to 15 after finishing in second place at the SpongeTech Tennessee Triumph on Kentucky Lake.
Skeet Reese finished fourth at Kentucky Lake, but still lost ground to KVD. The race is turning into a battle reminiscent of the 2007 chase when Skeet outdueled KVD at the end of the season. Watch and see what happens.
Skeet Reese finished fourth at Kentucky Lake, but still lost ground to KVD. The race is turning into a battle reminiscent of the 2007 chase when Skeet outdueled KVD at the end of the season. Watch and see what happens.
Alton Jones has had a very solid season, but still resides in the shadow of the giants ahead of him. The next tournament on the Mississippi River offers the biggest chance for the leaders to stumble, but Jones will need to capitalize.
Alton Jones has had a very solid season, but still resides in the shadow of the giants ahead of him. The next tournament on the Mississippi River offers the biggest chance for the leaders to stumble, but Jones will need to capitalize.
Aaron Martens win at Guntersville fueled his move to fourth in the TTBAOY race, but it has been his consistent top-20 performances at every event except the opener on Amistad that have backed him up.
Aaron Martens win at Guntersville fueled his move to fourth in the TTBAOY race, but it has been his consistent top-20 performances at every event except the opener on Amistad that have backed him up.
Todd Faircloth has quietly risen to within striking distance of redemption after letting last year's title slip away at the last tournament, but a 41st at Kentucky Lake didn't help close the distance.
Todd Faircloth has quietly risen to within striking distance of redemption after letting last year’s title slip away at the last tournament, but a 41st at Kentucky Lake didn’t help close the distance.
Gary Klein missed the top-50 cut at Kentucky and even though he remains in fifth place in the standings, he went from less than 100 points behind the lead, to over 200 points, a deficit he will need to chip into at Fort Madison.
Gary Klein missed the top-50 cut at Kentucky and even though he remains in fifth place in the standings, he went from less than 100 points behind the lead, to over 200 points, a deficit he will need to chip into at Fort Madison.
Mike Iaconelli's season has been full of ups and downs, but after a fourth place finish at Guntersville, he responded nicely at the SpongeTech Tennessee Triumph, just missing making another cut in 14th.
Mike Iaconelli’s season has been full of ups and downs, but after a fourth place finish at Guntersville, he responded nicely at the SpongeTech Tennessee Triumph, just missing making another cut in 14th.
Mark Menendez is having a career season on the Elite Series. With a win already under his belt, he looks to solidify his spot in the postseason on the Mississippi River after an average 44th-place showing on his home waters in Kentucky.
Mark Menendez is having a career season on the Elite Series. With a win already under his belt, he looks to solidify his spot in the postseason on the Mississippi River after an average 44th-place showing on his home waters in Kentucky.
Howell's remarkable consistency has seen him finish between 16th and 39th in every Elite Series event this season, putting him in ninth in the TTBAOY standings and on the verge of making the postseason.
Howell’s remarkable consistency has seen him finish between 16th and 39th in every Elite Series event this season, putting him in ninth in the TTBAOY standings and on the verge of making the postseason.
Aside from one stumble at Smith Mountain Lake, Chapman has been inside the top-50, including a fourth-place finish on a weather-shortened Wheeler. Chapman thrives under tough, shallow-water conditions and the Mississippi River should solidify his top-12.
Aside from one stumble at Smith Mountain Lake, Chapman has been inside the top-50, including a fourth-place finish on a weather-shortened Wheeler. Chapman thrives under tough, shallow-water conditions and the Mississippi River should solidify his top-12.
After winning at Kentucky Lake fishing deep, Bobby Lane rides momentum and a skinny-water bite when it comes to the Mississippi River. This Florida pro stands a good chance to keep rising into the postseason.
After winning at Kentucky Lake fishing deep, Bobby Lane rides momentum and a skinny-water bite when it comes to the Mississippi River. This Florida pro stands a good chance to keep rising into the postseason.
Cliff Pace enters the Genuity River Rumble as the bubbleboy in the TTBAOY standings after a 21st-place showing on Kentucky Lake moved him up five places.
Cliff Pace enters the Genuity River Rumble as the bubbleboy in the TTBAOY standings after a 21st-place showing on Kentucky Lake moved him up five places.
Kelly Jordon's strong finish on Kentucky Lake moved him from 25th before the event, to one spot away from the postseason. With two events left, including a wildcard on the Mississippi River, just one slip by the 12 in front of him has Jordon in the mix.
Kelly Jordon’s strong finish on Kentucky Lake moved him from 25th before the event, to one spot away from the postseason. With two events left, including a wildcard on the Mississippi River, just one slip by the 12 in front of him has Jordon in the mix.
The Hack Attack got eaten up by the ledges on Kentucky Lake and limped in with a 78th-place finish, dropping him out of the top-12 and into 14th in the TTBAOY standings. Fortunately, a river is on the horizon and that bodes well for the Louisiana pro.
The Hack Attack got eaten up by the ledges on Kentucky Lake and limped in with a 78th-place finish, dropping him out of the top-12 and into 14th in the TTBAOY standings. Fortunately, a river is on the horizon and that bodes well for the Louisiana pro.
Byron Velvick has charged back into the race thanks to three straight top-12 finishes. He needed every one of those after a terrible start to the season that saw him finish in the 60s twice.
Byron Velvick has charged back into the race thanks to three straight top-12 finishes. He needed every one of those after a terrible start to the season that saw him finish in the 60s twice.