Crawford's favorite photos of 2018

Take a look back at 2018 as B.A.S.S. photographer Andy Crawford shares his favorite photos from the past year.

First up: Jake Whitaker, Angler of the Year Championship on Lake Chatuge

Jake Whitaker, Angler of the Year Championship on Lake Chatuge

Brent Chapman, Angler of the Year Championship on Lake Chatuge

“This young angler couldnât help wetting a line while his dad watched the Angler of the Year Championship action on Lake Chatuge.”

“The sunrise over the Smoky Mountains surrounding Lake Chatuge can be spectacular.”

“You just never know what youâll see on the water during a Bassmaster event.”

Jake Whitaker, Angler of the Year Championship on Lake Chatuge

Gerald Spohrer, Angler of the Year Championship on Lake Chatuge.

Dave Lefebre, Bassmaster Elite at Mississippi River

“This is one of my favorite series from the entire season. Chris Zaldain set the hook on a huge bass on light tackle during the Angler of the Year event, and then had to really work the fish to keep it from breaking off.”

“Even after Zaldain worked the bass to the side of the boat, the fight was far from over.”

“Zaldain had to really allow the bass to tire before grabbing it.”

“The celebration could begin when Zaldain finally had the fish solidly lipped.”

Gerald Spohrer, Bassmaster Elite at Mississippi River

“I was waiting for blast-off when I looked over and saw Keith Combs off by himself, with the light of his electronics lighting his face. I switched to a wide-angle lens to capture this cool sunrise shot.”

Matt Lee at the Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River

David Walker, Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River

Randall Tharp, Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River

Skeet Reese, Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River

“Yes, thatâs a bagpipe player. I found him on the banks of the St. Lawrence River during the Bassmaster Elite event this year.”

Justin Lucas, Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River

Greg Hackney seals the win over Gerald Swindle, Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River

Jordan Lee received his second Bassmaster Classic ring during the Sabine River Elite Series event.

Skylar Hamilton, Bassmaster Elite at Kentucky Lake

“Not all of my favorite photos came during Elite Series events. The 2018 Bassmaster Team Championship on Floridaâs Harris Chain of Lakes also produced some great images. This photo shows Charles Tyler Purcell and William Samples landing a bass that pretty much sealed their team victory.”