Edwin Evers (fisherman)

Edwin Evers
Born (1974-11-30) November 30, 1974
Louisiana, Missouri
Nationality American
Citizenship United States of America
Occupation Professional fisherman
Organization B.A.S.S. Elite, Major League Fishing
Known for Sport fishing
Home town Talala, Oklahoma
Awards 2016 B.A.S.S. Classic 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, MotorGuide, Nitro Boats, Tracker Marine, Megabass, Wiley X, Mercury Marine, Cook's Go-To-Tackle, Wild River, ZOOM Bait Company, War Eagle Custom Lures, and the Eastern Oklahoma Orthopedic Center.

Like many other professionals on the Bassmaster tour, Evers has a series of videos on bass fishing.

Career Stats

  • 1 Bassmaster Classic Titles
  • Career winnings: more than $2.900,000 (B.A.S.S.)
  • Career Wins: 11
  • Career Top Ten finishes: 63
  • Times in the BASSMASTER Classic: 15

References

  1. ↑ "Edwin Evers". Bassmaster. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
  2. ↑ "SOSU Grad Edwin Evers Returns to Durant as Bass Fishing's Current King". Retrieved 2017-03-27.
  3. ↑ The Magnolia Fall 2012 - Southeastern Oklahoma State University Alumni Magazine
  4. ↑ "Meet E2 | Edwin Evers". www.edwinevers.com. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
  5. ↑ "2016 Bassmaster Classic". www.bassmaster.com. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
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