2021 Elite Series rookies and newcomers

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Each year the Bassmaster Elite Series brings new faces to the mix as well as faces that may be quite familiar. In 2021, nine rookies as well as four newcomers will be added to the roster. If an angler’s career earnings are greater than $500,000 when they join the Elite Series then they are no longer considered a rookie. Take a look at the newest members of the Bassmaster Elite Series.
Each year the Bassmaster Elite Series brings new faces to the mix as well as faces that may be quite familiar. In 2021, nine rookies as well as four newcomers will be added to the roster. If an angler’s career earnings are greater than $500,000 when they join the Elite Series then they are no longer considered a rookie. Take a look at the newest members of the Bassmaster Elite Series.
<h4>Justin Atkins</h4> <h4>Florence, Ala.</h4> Newcomer<br> Career Earnings: $668,712<br> B.A.S.S.: $68,315<br> FLW: $554,197<br> MLF: $46,200<br> Qualified via overall Opens AOY<br>
Justin Atkins
Florence, Ala.
Newcomer
Career Earnings: $668,712
B.A.S.S.: $68,315
FLW: $554,197
MLF: $46,200
Qualified via overall Opens AOY
<h4>Jason Christie</h4> <h4>Park Hill, Okla.</h4> Newcomer<br> Career Earnings: $2,263,541<br> B.A.S.S.: $1,152,011<br> FLW: $1,054,530<br> MLF: $57,000<br> Qualified via Central Opens<br>
Jason Christie
Park Hill, Okla.
Newcomer
Career Earnings: $2,263,541
B.A.S.S.: $1,152,011
FLW: $1,054,530
MLF: $57,000
Qualified via Central Opens
<h4>Marc Frazier</h4> <h4>Newnan, Ga.</h4> Rookie<br> Career Earnings: $35,437<br> B.A.S.S.: $33,187<br> FLW: $2,250<br> Qualified via overall Opens AOY<br>
Marc Frazier
Newnan, Ga.
Rookie
Career Earnings: $35,437
B.A.S.S.: $33,187
FLW: $2,250
Qualified via overall Opens AOY
<h4>Darold Gleason</h4> <h4>Many, La.</h4> Rookie<br> Career Earnings: $192,094<br> B.A.S.S.: $96,554<br> FLW: $95,540<br> Qualified via Central Opens<br>
Darold Gleason
Many, La.
Rookie
Career Earnings: $192,094
B.A.S.S.: $96,554
FLW: $95,540
Qualified via Central Opens
<h4>Greg Hackney</h4> <h4>Gonzales, La.</h4> Newcomer<br> Career Earnings: $3,740,873<br> B.A.S.S.: $2,445,090<br> FLW: $1,174,783<br> MLF: $121,000<br> Qualified via Central Opens<br>
Greg Hackney
Gonzales, La.
Newcomer
Career Earnings: $3,740,873
B.A.S.S.: $2,445,090
FLW: $1,174,783
MLF: $121,000
Qualified via Central Opens
<h4>Justin Hamner</h4> <h4>Northpoint, Ala.</h4> Rookie<br> Career Earnings: $55,742<br> B.A.S.S.: $21,802<br> FLW: $33,940<br> Qualified via Eastern Opens<br>
Justin Hamner
Northpoint, Ala.
Rookie
Career Earnings: $55,742
B.A.S.S.: $21,802
FLW: $33,940
Qualified via Eastern Opens
<h4>Kenta Kimura</h4> <h4>Livingston, Tex.</h4> Rookie<br> Career Earnings: $116,345<br> B.A.S.S.: $85,206<br> FLW: $31,139<br> Qualified via Central Opens<br>
Kenta Kimura
Livingston, Tex.
Rookie
Career Earnings: $116,345
B.A.S.S.: $85,206
FLW: $31,139
Qualified via Central Opens
<h4>Scott Martin</h4> <h4>Clewiston, Fla.</h4> Newcomer<br> Career Earnings: $2,983,724<br> B.A.S.S.: $62,604<br> FLW: $2,921,120<br> Qualified via Eastern Opens<br>
Scott Martin
Clewiston, Fla.
Newcomer
Career Earnings: $2,983,724
B.A.S.S.: $62,604
FLW: $2,921,120
Qualified via Eastern Opens
<h4>Bryan New</h4> <h4>Belmont, N.C.</h4> Rookie<br> Career Earnings: $479,497<br> B.A.S.S.: $81,981<br> FLW: $397,516<br> Qualified via overall Opens AOY<br>
Bryan New
Belmont, N.C.
Rookie
Career Earnings: $479,497
B.A.S.S.: $81,981
FLW: $397,516
Qualified via overall Opens AOY
<h4>KJ Queen</h4> <h4>Catawba, N.C.</h4> Rookie<br> Career Earnings: $19,265<br> B.A.S.S.: $19,265<br> Qualified via Eastern Opens<br>
KJ Queen
Catawba, N.C.
Rookie
Career Earnings: $19,265
B.A.S.S.: $19,265
Qualified via Eastern Opens
<h4>Matthew Robertson</h4> <h4>Central City, Ky.</h4> Rookie<br> Career Earnings: $109,717<br> B.A.S.S.: $78,119<br> FLW: $31,598<br> Qualified via overall Opens AOY<br>
Matthew Robertson
Central City, Ky.
Rookie
Career Earnings: $109,717
B.A.S.S.: $78,119
FLW: $31,598
Qualified via overall Opens AOY
<h4>Pat Schlapper</h4> <h4>Eleva, Wis.</h4> Rookie<br> Career Earnings: $13,582<br> B.A.S.S.: $12,682<br> FLW: $900<br> Qualified via B.A.S.S. Nation Championship<br>
Pat Schlapper
Eleva, Wis.
Rookie
Career Earnings: $13,582
B.A.S.S.: $12,682
FLW: $900
Qualified via B.A.S.S. Nation Championship
<h4>Josh Stracner</h4> <h4>Vandiver, Ala.</h4> Rookie<br> Career Earnings: $132,022<br> B.A.S.S.: $58,068<br> FLW: $73,954<br> Qualified via Eastern Opens<br>
Josh Stracner
Vandiver, Ala.
Rookie
Career Earnings: $132,022
B.A.S.S.: $58,068
FLW: $73,954
Qualified via Eastern Opens