Justin Lucas’ first Elite year

Elite rookie Justin Lucas had a successful first year on the tour. Here's a look at how it went.

Elite Series rookie Justin Lucas had a successful first year on the tour. Here's a look at how 2014 played out for him.
Elite Series rookie Justin Lucas had a successful first year on the tour. Here’s a look at how 2014 played out for him.
At his first Elite event on Lake Seminole, Justin finished in 10th place.
At his first Elite event on Lake Seminole, Justin finished in 10th place.
Up next was the St. Johns River. Justin had another top 10 finish, coming in 9th place.
Up next was the St. Johns River. Justin had another top 10 finish, coming in 9th place.
At Table Rock Lake, Justin didn't make the Saturday cut coming in 68th place.
At Table Rock Lake, Justin didn’t make the Saturday cut coming in 68th place.
Toledo Bend was another tough one. 79th place for him.
Toledo Bend was another tough one. 79th place for him.
Lake Dardanelle was better suited to Lucas. He finished 26th.
Lake Dardanelle was better suited to Lucas. He finished 26th.
As you can see, Justin had a good time on Chickamauga for BASSfest. These beauties helped him finish 28th.
As you can see, Justin had a good time on Chickamauga for BASSfest. These beauties helped him finish 28th.
Before finishing out the season, we found Justin at ICAST in Orlando showing off the new Abu Garcia Revo Beast.
Before finishing out the season, we found Justin at ICAST in Orlando showing off the new Abu Garcia Revo Beast.
But then it was back to work and the Delaware River. Justin had a finish inside the cut at 42.
But then it was back to work and the Delaware River. Justin had a finish inside the cut at 42.
Another solid finish  (29) at Cayuga Lake to end the regular season and earn him a trip to the AOY Championship.
Another solid finish (29) at Cayuga Lake to end the regular season and earn him a trip to the AOY Championship.
At Bays de Noc, Justin finished 7th, and for 2014 he ended up 11th in Toyota Angler of the Year points. Not bad for a rookie campaign.
At Bays de Noc, Justin finished 7th, and for 2014 he ended up 11th in Toyota Angler of the Year points. Not bad for a rookie campaign.
Starting with his first Bassmaster Classic  appearance at Lake Hartwell, we're sure he'll have a great 2015 as well.
Starting with his first Bassmaster Classic appearance at Lake Hartwell, we’re sure he’ll have a great 2015 as well.