Edwin Evers (fisherman)
Edwin Evers | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 30, 1974 |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States of America |
| Occupation | Professional fisherman |
| Organization(s) | B.A.S.S. Elite, Major League Fishing |
| Known for | Sport fishing |
| Awards | 2016 B.A.S.S. Classic Champion 2019 MLF REDCREST Champion |
Edwin Evers (born November 30, 1974), is a professional bass fisherman from Talala, Oklahoma.[1] Evers was born in Louisiana, MO and his family moved to Texas and then to Seneca, Illinois where he attended high school. He played football for Southeastern Oklahoma State University Savage Storm as a defensive back.[2] Evers graduated in 1997 with a degree in Communication, and a double minor in Marketing and Business Management.[3] He lives in Talala, Oklahoma with his wife Tuesday, his daughter Kylee, and son Kade.[4]
He was the 2016 Bassmaster Classic Champion with a total weigh in of 60lbs -7oz and took the cash winnings of $300,000 (US).[5] As of March 2017 he has had 11 wins in Bassmaster Professional Tournaments.
Evers is sponsored by Bass Pro Shops, Optima Batteries, Lowrance Electronics, General Tire, Nitro Boats, Tracker Marine, Wiley X, Mercury Marine, Pelican, True Timber, Berkley, Navionics, Cush Its, and Andy’s Custom Bass Jigs.
Like many other professionals on the Bassmaster tour, Evers has a series of videos on bass fishing.
Career Stats
- 1 REDCREST Title
- 1 Bassmaster Classic Titles
- Career winnings: more than $3,657,943
- Career Wins: 13
- Career Top Ten finishes: 74
- Times in the BASSMASTER Classic: 15
References
- ^ "Edwin Evers". Bassmaster. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
- ^ "SOSU Grad Edwin Evers Returns to Durant as Bass Fishing's Current King". Retrieved 2017-03-27.
- ^ The Magnolia Fall 2012 - Southeastern Oklahoma State University Alumni Magazine
- ^ "Meet E2 | Edwin Evers". www.edwinevers.com. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
- ^ "2016 Bassmaster Classic". www.bassmaster.com. Retrieved 2017-03-27.