Evan Kung wins Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River in a tournament for the record books
Evan Kung made a gutsy final-day gamble on the St. Lawrence River to overtake Trey McKinney and claim the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament title.
TL;DR
- Evan Kung won the Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River with a final-day surge.
- A record nine anglers achieved the 'Century Belt' by weighing over 100 pounds of smallmouth bass.
- Kung entered the final day trailing Trey McKinney but delivered a strong performance to take the lead.
- McKinney finished second but secured the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year award.
- The St. Lawrence River proved to be an exceptional fishery, producing heavy weights and a highly competitive event.