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Hank Parker and Abu Garcia® have teamed up with the BerkleyBigFish crew to recognize the truly "Elite Anglers" on BerkleyBigFish.com. This group of dedicated “hook-setting specialists” has taken the sport to a new level. We're talking about fishermen who hit the water daily in search of the most awe-inspiring angling experiences and the biggest BigFish! Master casters, whose trophies are not the result of lucky tosses of the bait, but rather the pay-off for their addiction to tight-lines. This special gang of “tug-of-war artists” have fine-tuned their equipment, chosen the right baits, analyzed the conditions and instinctively known where to find those monsters of the deep.
Hank and his BerkleyBigFish crew hand out the Elite Angler Award purely based on your photos and stories, so you don't need to worry about collecting votes. Heck, it's easy for our crew of highly trained, fish-crazed judges to recognize one of their own. Rest assured that we know an “Elite Angler” when we see one.
If you’ve had nightmares about the one that got away, the BerkleyBigFish "Elite Angler Award" is for you!
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Fishhead77
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fishhead77
fishhead77 has been crowned a BerkleyBigFish Elite Angler by Hank Parker and his BerkleyBigFish Crew! fishhead77 is our favorite kind of angler – the type who eats, sleeps and drinks fishing; who gets after it morning, noon and night and is constantly on the hunt for a new adventure. He's blessed to have BigFish at his doorstep in the Atlantic Ocean, and he takes full advantage of it. But the best part about fishhead77 is that he clearly enjoys being out on the water, exhibiting his skill and reeling in those big catches.
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bdean2
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bdean2
bdean2 has been crowned a BerkleyBigFish Elite Angler by Hank Parker and his BerkleyBigFish Crew! bdean2 is a hardy northern angler who has caught his fair share of impressive fish. He has experience fishing the entire Great Lakes region, and he even caught an huge bucketmouth in the middle of New York City! The variety, size of fish and amount he has caught qualify bdean2 to be our first Elite Angler and BerkleyBigFish Finalist of the new decade!
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Makostoy
40 lbs. oz.
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Makostoy
Makostoy has been crowned a BerkleyBigFish Elite Angler by Hank Parker and his BerkleyBigFish Crew! Makostoy is a long-standing member of BBF.com, and over this time he has posted numerous photos of some impressive fish! He's explored California's coastal and freshwater offerings in pursuit of BigFish, and his photos prove he has the skill to catch them! Now Makostoy has something to show for all of his fishing adventures – the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime fishing trip with the legendary Hank Parker!
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Jamesdavidroehm
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Jamesdavidroehm
Jamesdavidroehm has been crowned a BerkleyBigFish Elite Angler by Hank Parker and his BerkleyBigFish Crew! This southern angler has an affinity for tarpon and a skill for catching them. He's reeled in prize catches both with his buddies and at tournaments, earning him high honors and some extra dough, too! Now Jamesdavidroehm has the opportunity to compete for the ultimate prize – a once-in-a-lifetime fishing trip with the legendary Hank Parker!
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LaurenAlvarez
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LaurenAlvarez
LaurenAlvarez has been crowned a BerkleyBigFish Elite Angler by Hank Parker and his BerkleyBigFish Crew! This southern angler tackles the big tarpon on the Gulf Coast of Florida, landing her first one at nine years old. She is experienced in catching (and kissing) a variety of fish, and she's not afraid to get neck-deep in the water to reel 'em in! As an Elite Angler, LaurenAlvarez has the opportunity to win the fishing trip of a lifetime with Hank Parker. Heck, maybe she can get Hank to kiss a bucketmouth or two!
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riverrat04
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riverrat04
Riverrat04 has been crowned a BerkleyBigFish Elite Angler by Hank Parker and his BerkleyBigFish Crew! This angler logs thousands of travel miles for fishing, boasting catches from as far south as the Texas Gulf Coast all the way up to Alaska! He is experienced in catching wide range of fish using a variety of methods in both freshwater and saltwater. Now, riverrat04 has the opportunity to win the fishing trip of a lifetime with Hank Parker and add to his impressive list of fishing accomplishments!
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jignpig
14 lbs. 2 oz.
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This angler has made his presence known on BerkleyBigFish with the numerous pictures of double-digit bass that he's posted! He's swept awards for the past couple months, and it's obvious why – the BigFish he's caught are in another league, and the skill and strategy he uses to reel in these bad boys is battle-tested and proven to work! jignpig now finds himself in the running for a fishing trip with Hank Parker, the only prize that is more glorious than a 14-pound bass!
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tufffish
12 lbs. 7 oz.
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This tough angler from Texas has been a force to be reckoned with in the InShore Saltwater category, and it's obvious why – the bull reds and monster cats he boasts would make any angler envious! His fishing résumé doesn't stop there, though. He has caught a variety of other freshwater and saltwater fish – from bass to sharks to stingrays, this experienced angler knows his way around the water!
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mikelap
35 lbs. oz.
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BigFish can’t hide from this skilled fisherman, whose familiarity with Northeastern waters
gives him an edge on landing the big lunkers. And if the explanations of his catches are any
indication, mikelap has a reserve of knowledge that gives him a strategic edge on any fish willing
to take him on!
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ganno595
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ganno595 has been crowned a BerkleyBigFish Elite Angler by Hank Parker and his BerkleyBigFish Crew! This gulf coast anglers splits his time between local lakes and coastal waters, and has a knack for finding BigFish wherever they're hiding! With true dedication and skill, ganno595 exemplifies what an Elite Angler should be!
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outdoorgirl1
20 lbs. 0 oz.
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Outdoorgirl1 has been crowned a BerkleyBigFish Elite Angler by Hank Parker and his BerkleyBigFish Crew! This diehard angler is out on the water year-round, scouting the best locations scoring some monster fish! From her favorite walleyes to prize bucketmouths and northerns, outdoorgirl1 sure knows how to wield a reel and hook her some hawgs!
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RICKS954
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This angler is the very definition of "elite," with experience reeling in, spearing, and harpooning practically every kind of fish in the water. From a Florida record-holding 15-pound bass to an 814-pound blue marlin that took two hours to land, RICKS594 can probably give any experienced angler (or crafty fish) a true run for his money! Just ask the two monster gators he harpooned - you can be they won't go near him again!
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Smallmouthfish
12 lbs. oz.
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Smallmouthfish has been crowned a BerkleyBigFish Elite Angler by Hank Parker and his BerkleyBigFish Crew! This eastern angler from Pennsylvania isn’t afraid of a little cold water – in fact, he caught this monster Steelhead in the dead of winter. From Lake Erie to local streams, Smallmouthfish has a solid handle on how to reel in the big ones!
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Ms Jinx
8 lbs. 1 oz.
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MsJinx has been crowned a BerkleyBigFish Elite Angler by Hank Parker and his BerkleyBigFish Crew! She has the heart of a true bucketmouth angler and the talent for reel'n in 8lb southern hawgs.
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redfish
40 lbs. 5 oz.
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Redfish has been crowned a BerkleyBigFish Elite Angler by Hank Parker and his BerkleyBigFish Crew! This Inshore Saltwater angler loves to hit the water with friends, even with a lure lodged in his arm. Check out Redfish and his trusty kayak!
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walleyefey
11 lbs. 4 oz.
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Walleyefey has been crowned a BerkleyBigFish Elite Angler by Hank Parker and his BerkleyBigFish Crew! This walleye catch'n angler sure knows how to land an 11 lb. yellow pike. Check out his photos to see why the fish are vanishing up in Minnesota
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somefishinfool
7 lbs. oz.
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Somefishinfool has been crowned a BerkleyBigFish Elite Angler by Hank Parker and his BerkleyBigFish Crew! Day in and day out, this angler has proven his love for the sport with his impressive catches and knee-slapping stories. Maybe Somefishinfool needs to share his secret "honey-hole" with the rest of us!
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CE121588
8 lbs. 2 oz.
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CE121588 has been crowned a BerkleyBigFish Elite Angler by Hank Parker and his BerkleyBigFish Crew! View any of her dozens of catches and you’ll clearly see she has the skills, determination and passion to reel ‘em in!
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OneLostCowboy
5 lbs. 2 oz.
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OneLostCowboy is always excited to show his fanatical love for the sport in every BigFish photo! With a knack for reel'n small and largemouths in a secret "honey hole," OneLostCowboy is a threat to BigFish everywhere. Keep rodd'n and reel'n, Elite Angler!
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adam87
20 lbs. oz.
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adam87 continues to post BigFish after BigFish, including this 49 inch longnose gar! View any of his photos or read any of his tales and you'll be convinced adam87 lives for the sport. We tip our hats to you, Elite Angler!
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carpmanjake
8 lbs. som oz.
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These two are an inspiring fishing duo and an angling force to be reckoned with. As two of the most versatile and active anglers on BerkleyBigFish.com we couldn’t let them coast by unrecognized. With any luck we'll all be watching MinnowMagnet and CarpmanJake competing in the ESPN Bassmaster Classic someday, with a giant BerkleyBigFish decal on the side of their boat and Revo® reels in-hand.
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kayak kevin
52 lbs. 4 oz.
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Kayak Kevin set the bar in March with the 52.2 lbs striper a landed in his kayak! After being pulled and whipped left to right for 40 yards, a double hand lip grip ended the fight as he hoisted his trophy aboard. A 52lb striper is a trophy bass any day, but landing one in a kayak is an awesome experience. Way to set the bar high for future Elite Anglers!
KayakKevin even has his own website dedicated to the awesome sport of kayak fishing http://www.kayakkevin.com!
We tip our hats to you, Kayak Kevin!
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