Meet the 2021 Elites

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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.
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.
<h4>Matt Arey</h4> Shelby, N.C.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Matt Arey
Shelby, N.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Justin Atkins</h4> Florence, Ala.<br> Qualified via 2020 Opens combined AOY<br>
Justin Atkins
Florence, Ala.
Qualified via 2020 Opens combined AOY
<h4>Todd Auten</h4> Lake Wylie, S.C.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Todd Auten
Lake Wylie, S.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Drew Benton</h4> Blakely, Ga.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Drew Benton
Blakely, Ga.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Stetson Blaylock</h4> Benton, Ark. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Stetson Blaylock
Benton, Ark.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Scott Canterbury</h4> Odenville, Ala. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Scott Canterbury
Odenville, Ala.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Quentin Cappo</h4> Prairieville, La.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Quentin Cappo
Prairieville, La.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Brandon Card</h4> Salisbury, N.C. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Brandon Card
Salisbury, N.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Tyler Carriere</h4> Youngsville, La. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Tyler Carriere
Youngsville, La.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Hank Cherry</h4> Lincolnton, N.C. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Hank Cherry
Lincolnton, N.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Jason Christie</h4> Park Hill, Okla.<br> Qualified via 2020 Central Opens<br>
Jason Christie
Park Hill, Okla.
Qualified via 2020 Central Opens
<h4>Gary Clouse</h4> Winchester, TN.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Gary Clouse
Winchester, TN.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Rick Clunn</h4> Ava, Mo.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Rick Clunn
Ava, Mo.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Brandon Cobb</h4> Greenwood, S.C. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Brandon Cobb
Greenwood, S.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Keith Combs</h4> Huntington, Tex.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Keith Combs
Huntington, Tex.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Drew Cook</h4> Midway, Fla. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Drew Cook
Midway, Fla.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>John Cox</h4> DeBary, Fla.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
John Cox
DeBary, Fla.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>John Crews</h4> Salem, Va.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
John Crews
Salem, Va.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Clent Davis</h4> Montevallo, Ala. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Clent Davis
Montevallo, Ala.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Destin DeMarion</h4> Grove City, Pa.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Destin DeMarion
Grove City, Pa.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Rob Digh</h4> Denver, N.C.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Rob Digh
Denver, N.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Greg DiPalma</h4> Millville, N.J. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Greg DiPalma
Millville, N.J.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Bob Downey</h4> Hudson, Wis. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Bob Downey
Hudson, Wis.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Seth Feider</h4> New Market, Minn.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Seth Feider
New Market, Minn.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Austin Felix</h4> Eden Prairie, Minn.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Austin Felix
Eden Prairie, Minn.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Marc Frazier</h4> Newnan, Ga. <br> Qualified via 2020 Opens combined AOY<br>
Marc Frazier
Newnan, Ga.
Qualified via 2020 Opens combined AOY
<h4>Micah Frazier</h4> Newnan, Ga. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Micah Frazier
Newnan, Ga.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>David Fritts</h4> Lexington, N.C. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
David Fritts
Lexington, N.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Darold Gleason</h4> Many, La. <br> Qualified via 2020 Central Opens<br>
Darold Gleason
Many, La.
Qualified via 2020 Central Opens
<h4>Chris Groh</h4> Spring Grove, Ill. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Chris Groh
Spring Grove, Ill.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Buddy Gross</h4> Chickamauga, Ga. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Buddy Gross
Chickamauga, Ga.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Jeff Gustafson</h4> Keewatin, Ontario, Canada <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Jeff Gustafson
Keewatin, Ontario, Canada
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Greg Hackney</h4> Gonzales, La. <br> Qualified via 2020 Central Opens <br>
Greg Hackney
Gonzales, La.
Qualified via 2020 Central Opens
<h4>Skylar Hamilton</h4> Dandridge, Tenn. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Skylar Hamilton
Dandridge, Tenn.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Justin Hamner</h4> Northpoint, Ala. <br> Qualified Via 2020 Eastern Opens<br>
Justin Hamner
Northpoint, Ala.
Qualified Via 2020 Eastern Opens
<h4>Ray Hanselman Jr.</h4> Del Rio, Tex.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Ray Hanselman Jr.
Del Rio, Tex.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Jamie Hartman</h4> Russellville, Ark. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Jamie Hartman
Russellville, Ark.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Matt Herren</h4> Ashville, Ala. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Matt Herren
Ashville, Ala.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Dale Hightower</h4> Mannford, Okla. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Dale Hightower
Mannford, Okla.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Cody Hollen</h4> Beaverton, Ore. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Cody Hollen
Beaverton, Ore.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Harvey Horne</h4> Bella Vista, Ark.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Harvey Horne
Bella Vista, Ark.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Derek Hudnall</h4> Baton Rouge, La. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Derek Hudnall
Baton Rouge, La.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Mike Huff</h4> Corbin, Ky. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Mike Huff
Corbin, Ky.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Takumi Ito</h4> Chiba, Japan. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Takumi Ito
Chiba, Japan.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Kelley Jaye</h4> Dadeville, Ala. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Kelley Jaye
Dadeville, Ala.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Carl Jocumsen</h4> Toowoomba, QLD Australia <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Carl Jocumsen
Toowoomba, QLD Australia
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Chris Johnston</h4> Peterborough, Ontario, Canada <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Chris Johnston
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Cory Johnston</h4> Cavan, Ontario, Canada<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Cory Johnston
Cavan, Ontario, Canada
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Steve Kennedy</h4> Auburn, Ala.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Steve Kennedy
Auburn, Ala.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Kenta Kimura</h4> Livingston, Tex.<br> Qualified via 2020 Central Opens<br>
Kenta Kimura
Livingston, Tex.
Qualified via 2020 Central Opens
<h4>Koby Kreiger</h4> Alva, Fla.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Koby Kreiger
Alva, Fla.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Caleb Kuphall</h4> Mukwonago, Wis. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Caleb Kuphall
Mukwonago, Wis.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Robbie Latuso</h4> Gonzales, La. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Robbie Latuso
Gonzales, La.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Shane LeHew</h4> Catawba, N.C.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Shane LeHew
Catawba, N.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Brandon Lester</h4> Fayetteville, Tenn. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Brandon Lester
Fayetteville, Tenn.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Shane Lineberger</h4> Lincolnton, N.C.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Shane Lineberger
Lincolnton, N.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Lee Livesay</h4> Longview, Tex.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Lee Livesay
Longview, Tex.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Wes Logan</h4> Springville, Ala.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Wes Logan
Springville, Ala.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Ed Loughran</h4> Richmond, Va. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Ed Loughran
Richmond, Va.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Bill Lowen</h4> Brookville, Ind.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Bill Lowen
Brookville, Ind.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Scott Martin</h4> Clewiston, Fla.<br> Qualified via 2020 Eastern Opens<br>
Scott Martin
Clewiston, Fla.
Qualified via 2020 Eastern Opens
<h4>Mark Menendez</h4> Paducah, Ky.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Mark Menendez
Paducah, Ky.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Yusuke Miyazaki</h4> Forney, Tex.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Yusuke Miyazaki
Forney, Tex.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Kyle Monti</h4> Okeechobee, Fla. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Kyle Monti
Okeechobee, Fla.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Chad Morgenthaler</h4> Reeds Spring, Mo. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Chad Morgenthaler
Reeds Spring, Mo.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Rick Morris</h4> Bracey, Va. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Rick Morris
Bracey, Va.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Brock Mosley</h4> Collinsville, Miss.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Brock Mosley
Collinsville, Miss.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Paul Mueller</h4> Naugatuck, Conn.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Paul Mueller
Naugatuck, Conn.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>David Mullins</h4> Mt. Carmel, Tenn.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
David Mullins
Mt. Carmel, Tenn.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Bryan New</h4> Belmont, N.C. <br> Qualified via 2020 Opens combined AOY<br>
Bryan New
Belmont, N.C.
Qualified via 2020 Opens combined AOY
<h4>Brandon Palaniuk</h4> Rathdrum, Idaho. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Brandon Palaniuk
Rathdrum, Idaho.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Luke Palmer</h4> Coalgate, Okla. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Luke Palmer
Coalgate, Okla.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Garrett Paquette</h4> Canton, Mich.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Garrett Paquette
Canton, Mich.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Randy Pierson</h4> Oakdale, Calif.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Randy Pierson
Oakdale, Calif.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Chad Pipkens</h4> Lansing, Mich. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Chad Pipkens
Lansing, Mich.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Clifford Pirch</h4> Payson, Ariz.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Clifford Pirch
Payson, Ariz.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Brett Preuett</h4> Monroe, La. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Brett Preuett
Monroe, La.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Cliff Prince</h4> Palatka, Fla. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Cliff Prince
Palatka, Fla.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>KJ Queen</h4> Catawba, N.C. <br> Qualified via 2020 Eastern Opens<br>
KJ Queen
Catawba, N.C.
Qualified via 2020 Eastern Opens
<h4>Tyler Rivet</h4> Raceland, La.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Tyler Rivet
Raceland, La.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Matthew Robertson</h4> Central City, Ky.<br> Qualified via 2020 Opens combined AOY<br>
Matthew Robertson
Central City, Ky.
Qualified via 2020 Opens combined AOY
<h4>Pat Schlapper</h4> Eleva, Wis.<br> Qualified via 2020 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship<br>
Pat Schlapper
Eleva, Wis.
Qualified via 2020 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship
<h4>Bryan Schmitt</h4> Deale, Md.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Bryan Schmitt
Deale, Md.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Bernie Schultz</h4> Gainesville, Fla.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Bernie Schultz
Gainesville, Fla.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Hunter Shryock</h4> Newcomerstown, Ohio.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Hunter Shryock
Newcomerstown, Ohio.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Brian Snowden</h4> Reeds Springs, Mo<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
Brian Snowden
Reeds Springs, Mo
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Josh Stracner</h4> Vandiver, Ala.<br> Qualified via 2020 Eastern Opens<br>
Josh Stracner
Vandiver, Ala.
Qualified via 2020 Eastern Opens
<h4>Randy Sullivan</h4> Breckenridge, Tex.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Randy Sullivan
Breckenridge, Tex.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Caleb Sumrall</h4> New Iberia, La.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Caleb Sumrall
New Iberia, La.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Gerald Swindle</h4> Guntersville, Ala. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Gerald Swindle
Guntersville, Ala.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Jesse Tacoronte</h4> Orlando, Fla.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Jesse Tacoronte
Orlando, Fla.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Frank Talley</h4> Temple, Tex.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Frank Talley
Temple, Tex.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Patrick Walters</h4> Summerville, S.C. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Patrick Walters
Summerville, S.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Bill Weidler</h4> Helena, Ala. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Bill Weidler
Helena, Ala.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Kyle Welcher</h4> Opelika, Ala. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Kyle Welcher
Opelika, Ala.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Clark Wendlandt</h4> Cedar Park, Tex.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Clark Wendlandt
Cedar Park, Tex.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Brad Whatley</h4> Bivins, Tex.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Brad Whatley
Bivins, Tex.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Jake Whitaker</h4> Fairview, N.C. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Jake Whitaker
Fairview, N.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Jason Williamson</h4> Wagener, S.C. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Jason Williamson
Wagener, S.C.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Jay Yelas</h4> Lincoln City, Ore. <br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Jay Yelas
Lincoln City, Ore.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series
<h4>Chris Zaldain</h4> Fort Worth, Tex.<br> Qualified via 2020 Elite Series<br>
Chris Zaldain
Fort Worth, Tex.
Qualified via 2020 Elite Series