Meet the 2016 Elites

The 2016 Bassmaster Elite Series field is complete. See the veterans and new faces who will begin their quest for Elite Series glory.

The 2016 Bassmaster Elite Series field is complete. See the anglers who will begin competition on St. Johns River in March for Elite Series glory and the coveted Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year trophy.
The 2016 Bassmaster Elite Series field is complete. See the anglers who will begin competition on St. Johns River in March for Elite Series glory and the coveted Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year trophy.
<p>Randy Allen (58)<br />Shreveport, La.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 75
Randy Allen (58)Shreveport, La.2015 AOY Rank: 75
<p>Casey Ashley (31)<br />Donalds, S.C.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 64
Casey Ashley (31)Donalds, S.C.2015 AOY Rank: 64
<p>Adrian Avena (25)<br />Vineland, N.J.<br />2015 AOY Rank: N/A
Adrian Avena (25)Vineland, N.J.2015 AOY Rank: N/A
<p>Drew Benton (27)<br />Panama City, Fla.<br />2015 AOY Rank: N/A
Drew Benton (27)Panama City, Fla.2015 AOY Rank: N/A
<p>Josh Bertrand (27)<br />Gilbert, Ariz.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 33
Josh Bertrand (27)Gilbert, Ariz.2015 AOY Rank: 33
<p>Tommy Biffle (58)<br />Wagoner, Okla. <br />2015 AOY Rank: 87
Tommy Biffle (58)Wagoner, Okla. 2015 AOY Rank: 87
<p>Jay Brainard (28)<br />Enid, Okla.<br />2015 AOY Rank: N/A
Jay Brainard (28)Enid, Okla.2015 AOY Rank: N/A
<p>Stephen Browning (48)<br />Hot Springs, Ark.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 53
Stephen Browning (48)Hot Springs, Ark.2015 AOY Rank: 53
<p>Brandon Card (29)<br />Caryville, Tenn.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 38
Brandon Card (29)Caryville, Tenn.2015 AOY Rank: 38
<p>Brent Chapman (43)<br />Lake Quivira, Kan.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 56
Brent Chapman (43)Lake Quivira, Kan.2015 AOY Rank: 56
<p>Hank Cherry (42)<br />Maiden, N.C.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 70
Hank Cherry (42)Maiden, N.C.2015 AOY Rank: 70
<p>Jason Christie (42)<br />Park Hill, Okla.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 13
Jason Christie (42)Park Hill, Okla.2015 AOY Rank: 13
<p>Luke Clausen (37)<br />Spokane, Wash.<br />2015 AOY Rank: N/A
Luke Clausen (37)Spokane, Wash.2015 AOY Rank: N/A
<p>Rick Clunn (69)<br />Ava, Mo.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 104
Rick Clunn (69)Ava, Mo.2015 AOY Rank: 104
<p>Keith Combs (40)<br />Huntington, Texas<br />2015 AOY Rank: 14
Keith Combs (40)Huntington, Texas2015 AOY Rank: 14
<p>Brandon Coulter (46)<br />Knoxville, Tenn.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 45
Brandon Coulter (46)Knoxville, Tenn.2015 AOY Rank: 45
<p>John Crews (37)<br />Salem, Va.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 22
John Crews (37)Salem, Va.2015 AOY Rank: 22
<p>Cliff Crochet (32)<br />Pierre Part, La.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 101
Cliff Crochet (32)Pierre Part, La.2015 AOY Rank: 101
<p>Clent Davis (30)<br />Montevallo, Ala.<br />2015 AOY Rank: N/A
Clent Davis (30)Montevallo, Ala.2015 AOY Rank: N/A
<p>Mark Davis (52)<br />Mount Ida, Ark.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 36
Mark Davis (52)Mount Ida, Ark.2015 AOY Rank: 36
<p>Ott DeFoe (30)<br />Knoxville, Tenn.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 30
Ott DeFoe (30)Knoxville, Tenn.2015 AOY Rank: 30
<p>Boyd Duckett (55)<br />Guntersville, Ala.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 34
Boyd Duckett (55)Guntersville, Ala.2015 AOY Rank: 34
<p>Brent Ehrler (39)<br />Redlands, Calif.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 7
Brent Ehrler (39)Redlands, Calif.2015 AOY Rank: 7
<p>James Elam (29)<br />Tulsa, Okla.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 26
James Elam (29)Tulsa, Okla.2015 AOY Rank: 26
<p>Paul Elias (64)<br />Laurel, Miss.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 99
Paul Elias (64)Laurel, Miss.2015 AOY Rank: 99
<p>Edwin Evers (41)<br />Talala, Okla.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 4
Edwin Evers (41)Talala, Okla.2015 AOY Rank: 4
<p>Todd Faircloth (40)<br />
	Jasper, Texas<br />
	2015 AOY Rank: 32</p>
Todd Faircloth (40)
Jasper, Texas
2015 AOY Rank: 32
<p>Seth Feider (30)<br />Bloomington, Minn.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 58
Seth Feider (30)Bloomington, Minn.2015 AOY Rank: 58
<p>Micah Frazier (27)<br />Newnan, Ga.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 28
Micah Frazier (27)Newnan, Ga.2015 AOY Rank: 28
<p>Chad Grigsby (43)<br />Maple Grove, Minn.<br />2015 AOY Rank: N/A
Chad Grigsby (43)Maple Grove, Minn.2015 AOY Rank: N/A
<p>Shaw Grigsby (59)<br />Gainesville, Fla.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 54
Shaw Grigsby (59)Gainesville, Fla.2015 AOY Rank: 54
<p>Greg Hackney (42)<br />Gonzales, La.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 8
Greg Hackney (42)Gonzales, La.2015 AOY Rank: 8
<p>Matt Herren (52)<br />Trussville, Ala.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 11
Matt Herren (52)Trussville, Ala.2015 AOY Rank: 11
<p>Brett Hite (37)<br />Phoenix, Ariz.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 31
Brett Hite (37)Phoenix, Ariz.2015 AOY Rank: 31
<p>Davy Hite (50)<br />Ninety Six, S.C.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 59
Davy Hite (50)Ninety Six, S.C.2015 AOY Rank: 59
<p>Tim Horton (43)<br />Muscle Shoals, Ala.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 62
Tim Horton (43)Muscle Shoals, Ala.2015 AOY Rank: 62
<p>Randy Howell (42)<br />Springville, Ala.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 25
Randy Howell (42)Springville, Ala.2015 AOY Rank: 25
<p>John Hunter (24)<br />Georgetown, Ky.<br />2015 AOY Rank: N/A
John Hunter (24)Georgetown, Ky.2015 AOY Rank: N/A
<p>Mike Iaconelli (43)<br />Pittsgrove, N.J.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 39
Mike Iaconelli (43)Pittsgrove, N.J.2015 AOY Rank: 39
<p>Ken Iyobe (37)<br />Tokoname, Japan<br />2015 AOY Rank: 80
Ken Iyobe (37)Tokoname, Japan2015 AOY Rank: 80
<p>Kelley Jaye (43)<br />Dadeville, Ala.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 74
Kelley Jaye (43)Dadeville, Ala.2015 AOY Rank: 74
<p>Carl Jocumsen (32)<br />Queensland, Australia<br />2015 AOY Rank: 94
Carl Jocumsen (32)Queensland, Australia2015 AOY Rank: 94
<p>Alton Jones (52)<br />Lorena, Texas<br />2015 AOY Rank: 17
Alton Jones (52)Lorena, Texas2015 AOY Rank: 17
<p>Kelly Jordon (44)<br />Palestine, Texas<br />2015 AOY Rank: 100
Kelly Jordon (44)Palestine, Texas2015 AOY Rank: 100
<p>Stephen Kennedy (45)<br />Auburn, Ala.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 48
Stephen Kennedy (45)Auburn, Ala.2015 AOY Rank: 48
<p>Kotaro Kiriyama (45)<br />Moody, Ala.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 98
Kotaro Kiriyama (45)Moody, Ala.2015 AOY Rank: 98
<p>Gary Klein (58)<br />Weatherford, Texas<br />2015 AOY Rank: 67
Gary Klein (58)Weatherford, Texas2015 AOY Rank: 67
<p>Koby Kreiger (48)<br />Osceola, Ind.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 57
Koby Kreiger (48)Osceola, Ind.2015 AOY Rank: 57
<p>Jeff Kriet (45)<br />Ardmore, Okla.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 47
Jeff Kriet (45)Ardmore, Okla.2015 AOY Rank: 47
<p>Bobby Lane (42)<br />Lakeland, Fla.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 21
Bobby Lane (42)Lakeland, Fla.2015 AOY Rank: 21
<p>Chris Lane (40)<br />Guntersville, Ala.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 19
Chris Lane (40)Guntersville, Ala.2015 AOY Rank: 19
<p>Russ Lane (43)<br />Prattville, Ala.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 29
Russ Lane (43)Prattville, Ala.2015 AOY Rank: 29
<p>Jordan Lee (23)<br />Vinemont, Ala.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 9
Jordan Lee (23)Vinemont, Ala.2015 AOY Rank: 9
<p>Matt Lee (25)<br />Auburn, Ala.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 65
Matt Lee (25)Auburn, Ala.2015 AOY Rank: 65
<p>Dave Lefebre (45)<br />Erie, Penn.<br />2015 AOY Rank: N/A
Dave Lefebre (45)Erie, Penn.2015 AOY Rank: N/A
<p>Brandon Lester (27)<br />Fayetteville, Tenn.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 37
Brandon Lester (27)Fayetteville, Tenn.2015 AOY Rank: 37
<p>Shane Lineberger (43)<br />Lincolnton, N.C.<br />2015 AOY Rank: N/A
Shane Lineberger (43)Lincolnton, N.C.2015 AOY Rank: N/A
<p>Jared Lintner (42)<br />Arroyo Grande, Calif.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 68
Jared Lintner (42)Arroyo Grande, Calif.2015 AOY Rank: 68
<p>Bill Lowen (41)<br />Brookville, Ind.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 15
Bill Lowen (41)Brookville, Ind.2015 AOY Rank: 15
<p>Justin Lucas (30)<br />Guntersville, Ala.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 2</p>
Justin Lucas (30)Guntersville, Ala.2015 AOY Rank: 2
<p>Aaron Martens (43)<br />Leeds, Ala.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 1
Aaron Martens (43)Leeds, Ala.2015 AOY Rank: 1
<p>Billy McCaghren (44)<br />Mayflower, Ark.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 40
Billy McCaghren (44)Mayflower, Ark.2015 AOY Rank: 40
<p>Mike McClelland (48)<br />Bella Vista, Ark.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 81
Mike McClelland (48)Bella Vista, Ark.2015 AOY Rank: 81
<p>Mark Menendez (52)<br />Paducah, Ky.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 50
Mark Menendez (52)Paducah, Ky.2015 AOY Rank: 50
<p>Yusuke Miyazaki (45)<br />Forney, Texas<br />2015 AOY Rank: 107
Yusuke Miyazaki (45)Forney, Texas2015 AOY Rank: 107
<p>Ish Monroe (41)<br />Hughson, Calif.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 46
Ish Monroe (41)Hughson, Calif.2015 AOY Rank: 46
<p>Andy Montgomery (33)<br />Blacksburg, S.C.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 51
Andy Montgomery (33)Blacksburg, S.C.2015 AOY Rank: 51
<p>Chad Morgenthaler (49)<br />Coulterville, Ill.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 84
Chad Morgenthaler (49)Coulterville, Ill.2015 AOY Rank: 84
<p>Brock Mosley (28)<br />Collinsville, Miss.<br />2015 AOY Rank: N/A
Brock Mosley (28)Collinsville, Miss.2015 AOY Rank: N/A
<p>Paul Mueller (32)<br />Naugatuck, Conn.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 93
Paul Mueller (32)Naugatuck, Conn.2015 AOY Rank: 93
<p>David Mullins (34)<br />Mount Carmel, Tenn.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 90
David Mullins (34)Mount Carmel, Tenn.2015 AOY Rank: 90
<p>John Murray (51)<br />Phoenix, Ariz.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 49
John Murray (51)Phoenix, Ariz.2015 AOY Rank: 49
<p>Britt Myers (41)<br />Lake Wylie, S.C.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 79
Britt Myers (41)Lake Wylie, S.C.2015 AOY Rank: 79
<p>James Niggemeyer (44)<br />Van, Texas<br />2015 AOY Rank: 72
James Niggemeyer (44)Van, Texas2015 AOY Rank: 72
<p>Takahiro Omori (45)<br />Emory, Texas<br />2015 AOY Rank: 73
Takahiro Omori (45)Emory, Texas2015 AOY Rank: 73
<p>Cliff Pace (36)<br />Petal, Miss.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 95
Cliff Pace (36)Petal, Miss.2015 AOY Rank: 95
<p>Brandon Palaniuk (28)<br />Hayden, Idaho<br />2015 AOY Rank: 10
Brandon Palaniuk (28)Hayden, Idaho2015 AOY Rank: 10
<p>Chad Pipkens (32)<br />Holt, Mich.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 27
Chad Pipkens (32)Holt, Mich.2015 AOY Rank: 27
<p>Cliff Pirch (40)<br />Payson, Ariz.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 20
Cliff Pirch (40)Payson, Ariz.2015 AOY Rank: 20
<p>Keith Poche (34)<br />Pike Road, Ala.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 52
Keith Poche (34)Pike Road, Ala.2015 AOY Rank: 52
<p>Jacob Powroznik (37)<br />Prince Grove, Va.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 5
Jacob Powroznik (37)Prince Grove, Va.2015 AOY Rank: 5
<p>Brett Preuett (25)<br />Monroe, La.<br />2015 AOY Rank: N/A
Brett Preuett (25)Monroe, La.2015 AOY Rank: N/A
<p>Cliff Prince (46)<br />Palatka, Fla.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 89
Cliff Prince (46)Palatka, Fla.2015 AOY Rank: 89
<p>Matt Reed (53)<br />Madisonville, Texas<br />2015 AOY Rank: 86
Matt Reed (53)Madisonville, Texas2015 AOY Rank: 86
<p>Skeet Reese (45)<br />Auburn, Calif.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 12
Skeet Reese (45)Auburn, Calif.2015 AOY Rank: 12
<p>Marty Robinson (41)<br />Lyman, S.C.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 35
Marty Robinson (41)Lyman, S.C.2015 AOY Rank: 35
<p>Fabian Rodriguez (50)<br />Ocean City, Md.<br />2015 AOY Rank: N/A
Fabian Rodriguez (50)Ocean City, Md.2015 AOY Rank: N/A
<p>Dean Rojas (44)<br />Lake Havasu City, Ariz.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 3
Dean Rojas (44)Lake Havasu City, Ariz.2015 AOY Rank: 3
<p>Scott Rook (55)<br />Little Rock, Ark.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 43
Scott Rook (55)Little Rock, Ark.2015 AOY Rank: 43
<p>Fred Roumbanis (37)<br />Bixby, Okla.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 82
Fred Roumbanis (37)Bixby, Okla.2015 AOY Rank: 82
<p>Bradley Roy (25)<br />Lancaster, Ky.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 63
Bradley Roy (25)Lancaster, Ky.2015 AOY Rank: 63
<p>Casey Scanlon (31)<br />Lenexa, Kan.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 92
Casey Scanlon (31)Lenexa, Kan.2015 AOY Rank: 92
<p>Bernie Schultz (61)<br />Gainesville, Fla.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 18
Bernie Schultz (61)Gainesville, Fla.2015 AOY Rank: 18
<p>Terry Scroggins (47)<br />Palatka, Fla.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 60
Terry Scroggins (47)Palatka, Fla.2015 AOY Rank: 60
<p>Morizo Shimizu (45)<br />Osaka, Japan<br />2015 AOY Rank: 44
Morizo Shimizu (45)Osaka, Japan2015 AOY Rank: 44
<p>Fletcher Shryock (30)<br />Newcomerstown, Ohio<br />2015 AOY Rank: 78
Fletcher Shryock (30)Newcomerstown, Ohio2015 AOY Rank: 78
<p>Brian Snowden (43)<br />Reeds Spring, Mo.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 66
Brian Snowden (43)Reeds Spring, Mo.2015 AOY Rank: 66
<p>Gerald Swindle (45)<br />Warrior, Ala.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 42
Gerald Swindle (45)Warrior, Ala.2015 AOY Rank: 42
<p>Randall Tharp (47)<br />Port Saint Joe, Fla.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 76
Randall Tharp (47)Port Saint Joe, Fla.2015 AOY Rank: 76
<p>Dennis Tietje (51)<br />Roanoke, La.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 55
Dennis Tietje (51)Roanoke, La.2015 AOY Rank: 55
<p>J Todd Tucker (42)<br />Moultrie, Ga.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 71
J Todd Tucker (42)Moultrie, Ga.2015 AOY Rank: 71
<p>Jonathon VanDam (27)<br />Kalamazoo, Mich.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 41
Jonathon VanDam (27)Kalamazoo, Mich.2015 AOY Rank: 41
<p>Kevin VanDam (48)<br />Kalamazoo, Mich.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 24
Kevin VanDam (48)Kalamazoo, Mich.2015 AOY Rank: 24
<p>Byron Velvick (51)<br />Boulder City, Nev.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 108
Byron Velvick (51)Boulder City, Nev.2015 AOY Rank: 108
<p>Matt Vermilyea (46)<br />Perrysburg, Ohio<br />2015 AOY Rank: N/A
Matt Vermilyea (46)Perrysburg, Ohio2015 AOY Rank: N/A
<p>Greg Vinson (38)<br />Wetumpka, Ala.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 16
Greg Vinson (38)Wetumpka, Ala.2015 AOY Rank: 16
<p>David Walker (50)<br />Sevierville, Tenn.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 23
David Walker (50)Sevierville, Tenn.2015 AOY Rank: 23
<p>Nate Wellman (33)<br />Newaygo, Mich.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 77
Nate Wellman (33)Newaygo, Mich.2015 AOY Rank: 77
<p>David Williams (38)<br />Maiden, N.C.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 61
David Williams (38)Maiden, N.C.2015 AOY Rank: 61
<p>Jason Williamson (35)<br />Aiken, S.C.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 69
Jason Williamson (35)Aiken, S.C.2015 AOY Rank: 69
<p>Chris Zaldain (31)<br />San Jose, Calif.<br />2015 AOY Rank: 6
Chris Zaldain (31)San Jose, Calif.2015 AOY Rank: 6