This Fall, for the first time ever, you’ll be able to play as, or compete against, 10 Elite Series pros in Bassmaster® Fishing 2022! Our artists have worked closely with the anglers to bring them to life in Bassmaster® Fishing 2022. Not only can you play as the pros, but you can kit yourself out with a selection of their real-life sponsors so you can truly immerse yourself in the world of Bassmaster.

Here are the 10 Elite Series pros coming to Bassmaster® Fishing 2022:

Scott R. Martin from Clewiston, Florida, joins our team as he moves from Major League Fishing and joins the Bassmaster Series. We have worked closely with Scott to not only bring him into the game as a playable angler, but to also bring his knowledge and experience to the development of Bassmaster® Fishing 2022.

From Lincolnton, North Carolina, we have the two-time back-to-back Bassmaster Classic Champion, Hank Cherry. A pro on the water and a real challenger in the Bassmaster Series, Hank is one angler you’ll want to keep on your radar when you launch the game later this year.

From Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, we have the first ever Australian angler to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series, Carl Jocumsen. Carl has an Elite Series win at Lake Tenkiller and lots of experience in Bassmaster Tournaments, so make sure he’s someone on your roster.

A veteran to the Bassmaster Elite Series, John Crews from Salem, Virginia joins the team. 2021 marks John’s 16th year on the Bassmaster Elite Series, in Bassmaster® Fishing 2022 you’ll also be able to delve into a selection of John Crews own Missile Baits and fish just like the pros.

The winner of the 2019 Angler of the year award from Odenville, Alabama: Scott Canterbury! With multiple appearances at the Bassmaster Classic, Scott will make a great pro to play as in Bassmaster® Fishing 2022.

Stetson Blaylock from Benton, Arkansas joins the Bassmaster® Fishing 2022 pro line up. In 2021 Stetson is in his 5th year on the Bassmaster Elite Series and has an Elite Series victory under his belt!

From Chiba, Japan: Takumi Ito. A 2021 Elite Series winner at the St. Lawrence River Event, and with a career total caught weight of 883lb – 7oz, we are excited to have Takumi Ito on our pro angler team for Bassmaster® Fishing 2022.

From Chickamauga, Georgia (one of our in-game venues), Buddy Gross is a playable angler. Buddy is also an Elite Series winner at the 2020 Elite event on Lake Eufaula! Will home advantage come into play when you fire up Lake Chickamauga?

From Keewatin, Canada, and a 2021 Elite Series Winner on the Tennessee River, we have Jeff Gustafson who joins the Bassmaster® Fishing 2022 team. Keep an eye out for Jeff when you get into game because this is one angler who will be sure to give you a challenge on the leaderboards.

Last, and by certainly no means least, with a huge total weight in bass of 1970lb 5oz, Skylar Hamilton from Dandridge, Tennessee is our 10th playable angler. With an Elite Series win and multiple top 10, 20 and 30 finishes, Skylar is not to be messed with on the water.

We can’t wait for you to jump in and explore Bassmaster® Fishing 2022, whether you’re playing as a pro or creating your own angler to take them on and win the Bassmaster Classic, there is something for everyone!

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