Meet the 2021 Elites

The Bassmaster Elite Series field is set for the 2021 season. The field is compiled of returning angler from the 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series, 12 new anglers from the Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens and one B.A.S.S. Nation Champion.

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Matt Arey

Shelby, N.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Justin Atkins

Florence, Ala.
Qualified via 2020 Opens combined AOY

Photo: Chris Mitchell

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Todd Auten

Lake Wylie, S.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Gary Tramontina

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Drew Benton

Blakely, Ga.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Stetson Blaylock

Benton, Ark.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Steve Bowman

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Scott Canterbury

Odenville, Ala.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Steve Bowman

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Quentin Cappo

Prairieville, La.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Brandon Card

Salisbury, N.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Tyler Carriere

Youngsville, La.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Hank Cherry

Lincolnton, N.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Jason Christie

Park Hill, Okla.
Qualified via 2020 Central Opens

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Gary Clouse

Winchester, TN.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Rick Clunn

Ava, Mo.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Shane Durrance

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Brandon Cobb

Greenwood, S.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Keith Combs

Huntington, Tex.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Drew Cook

Midway, Fla.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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John Cox

DeBary, Fla.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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John Crews

Salem, Va.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Clent Davis

Montevallo, Ala.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Steve Bowman

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Destin DeMarion

Grove City, Pa.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Rob Digh

Denver, N.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Greg DiPalma

Millville, N.J.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Dalton Tumblin

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Bob Downey

Hudson, Wis.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Seth Feider

New Market, Minn.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Dalton Tumblin

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Austin Felix

Eden Prairie, Minn.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Marc Frazier

Newnan, Ga.
Qualified via 2020 Opens combined AOY

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Micah Frazier

Newnan, Ga.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Gary Tramontina

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David Fritts

Lexington, N.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Darold Gleason

Many, La.
Qualified via 2020 Central Opens

Photo: James Overstreet

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Chris Groh

Spring Grove, Ill.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Buddy Gross

Chickamauga, Ga.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Jeff Gustafson

Keewatin, Ontario, Canada
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Greg Hackney

Gonzales, La.
Qualified via 2020 Central Opens

Photo: James Overstreet

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Skylar Hamilton

Dandridge, Tenn.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Steve Bowman

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Justin Hamner

Northpoint, Ala.
Qualified Via 2020 Eastern Opens

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Ray Hanselman Jr.

Del Rio, Tex.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Jamie Hartman

Russellville, Ark.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Ken Golub

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Matt Herren

Ashville, Ala.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Thomas Allen

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Dale Hightower

Mannford, Okla.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Thomas Allen

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Cody Hollen

Beaverton, Ore.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Harvey Horne

Bella Vista, Ark.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Chris Mitchell

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Derek Hudnall

Baton Rouge, La.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Mike Huff

Corbin, Ky.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Takumi Ito

Chiba, Japan.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Dalton Tumblin

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Kelley Jaye

Dadeville, Ala.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Carl Jocumsen

Toowoomba, QLD Australia
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Steve Bowman

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Chris Johnston

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Cory Johnston

Cavan, Ontario, Canada
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Shane Durrance

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Steve Kennedy

Auburn, Ala.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Kenta Kimura

Livingston, Tex.
Qualified via 2020 Central Opens

Photo: Chris Mitchell

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Koby Kreiger

Alva, Fla.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Caleb Kuphall

Mukwonago, Wis.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Robbie Latuso

Gonzales, La.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Shane LeHew

Catawba, N.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Brandon Lester

Fayetteville, Tenn.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Gary Tramontina

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Shane Lineberger

Lincolnton, N.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Lee Livesay

Longview, Tex.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Wes Logan

Springville, Ala.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Ed Loughran

Richmond, Va.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Bill Lowen

Brookville, Ind.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Scott Martin

Clewiston, Fla.
Qualified via 2020 Eastern Opens

Photo: James Overstreet

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Mark Menendez

Paducah, Ky.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Yusuke Miyazaki

Forney, Tex.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Kyle Monti

Okeechobee, Fla.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Chad Morgenthaler

Reeds Spring, Mo.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Rick Morris

Bracey, Va.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Brock Mosley

Collinsville, Miss.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Dalton Tumblin

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Paul Mueller

Naugatuck, Conn.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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David Mullins

Mt. Carmel, Tenn.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Bryan New

Belmont, N.C.
Qualified via 2020 Opens combined AOY

Photo: James Overstreet

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Brandon Palaniuk

Rathdrum, Idaho.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Dalton Tumblin

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Luke Palmer

Coalgate, Okla.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Steve Bowman

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Garrett Paquette

Canton, Mich.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Randy Pierson

Oakdale, Calif.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Chad Pipkens

Lansing, Mich.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Clifford Pirch

Payson, Ariz.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Brett Preuett

Monroe, La.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Cliff Prince

Palatka, Fla.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Steve Bowman

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KJ Queen

Catawba, N.C.
Qualified via 2020 Eastern Opens

Photo: James Overstreet

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Tyler Rivet

Raceland, La.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Matthew Robertson

Central City, Ky.
Qualified via 2020 Opens combined AOY

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Pat Schlapper

Eleva, Wis.
Qualified via 2020 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship

Photo: Chris Brown

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Bryan Schmitt

Deale, Md.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Bernie Schultz

Gainesville, Fla.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Hunter Shryock

Newcomerstown, Ohio.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Gary Tramontina

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Brian Snowden

Reeds Springs, Mo
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Josh Stracner

Vandiver, Ala.
Qualified via 2020 Eastern Opens

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Randy Sullivan

Breckenridge, Tex.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Caleb Sumrall

New Iberia, La.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Gerald Swindle

Guntersville, Ala.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Jesse Tacoronte

Orlando, Fla.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Frank Talley

Temple, Tex.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: B.A.S.S.

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Patrick Walters

Summerville, S.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Bill Weidler

Helena, Ala.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Kyle Welcher

Opelika, Ala.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Clark Wendlandt

Cedar Park, Tex.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Brad Whatley

Bivins, Tex.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Andy Crawford

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Jake Whitaker

Fairview, N.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Shane Durrance

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Jason Williamson

Wagener, S.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: Shane Durrance

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Jay Yelas

Lincoln City, Ore.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

Photo: James Overstreet

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Chris Zaldain

Fort Worth, Tex.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series

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Meet the 2021 Elites

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Matt Arey

Justin Atkins

Todd Auten

Drew Benton

Stetson Blaylock

Scott Canterbury

Quentin Cappo

Brandon Card

Tyler Carriere

Hank Cherry

Jason Christie

Gary Clouse

Rick Clunn

Brandon Cobb

Keith Combs

Drew Cook

John Cox

John Crews

Clent Davis

Destin DeMarion

Rob Digh

Greg DiPalma

Bob Downey

Seth Feider

Austin Felix

Marc Frazier

Micah Frazier

David Fritts

Darold Gleason

Chris Groh

Buddy Gross

Jeff Gustafson

Greg Hackney

Skylar Hamilton

Justin Hamner

Ray Hanselman Jr.

Jamie Hartman

Matt Herren

Dale Hightower

Cody Hollen

Harvey Horne

Derek Hudnall

Mike Huff

Takumi Ito

Kelley Jaye

Carl Jocumsen

Chris Johnston

Cory Johnston

Steve Kennedy

Kenta Kimura

Koby Kreiger

Caleb Kuphall

Robbie Latuso

Shane LeHew

Brandon Lester

Shane Lineberger

Lee Livesay

Wes Logan

Ed Loughran

Bill Lowen

Scott Martin

Mark Menendez

Yusuke Miyazaki

Kyle Monti

Chad Morgenthaler

Rick Morris

Brock Mosley

Paul Mueller

David Mullins

Bryan New

Brandon Palaniuk

Luke Palmer

Garrett Paquette

Randy Pierson

Chad Pipkens

Clifford Pirch

Brett Preuett

Cliff Prince