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JOURNAL
Bassmaster Classic
Day One was all about the weather, but the fish didn’t seem to mind and I did alright. I was throwing a Pradco Money-Minnow and brought in a limit over 18 pounds for a pretty good start. Sun came out on Day Two and I fished around the docks. Would’ve been a really great tournament if I’d have won. Came awful close though.
You don’t always think about wearing sunglasses on cloudy days, but I had my Wiley Xs on that first day and saw a nice bass swimmin’ around under a dock. Thanks to those polarized lenses, I was able to drop my lure right on his head. Even saw him take the bait – and I also saw him drop into my livewell.
Sunshine Showdown
Weather for this tournament was beautiful, but it was awful windy – a real challenge to stay on the fish. Had the best practice day of my life. Flippin’ was working great. But the tournament days were hard fishing for me.
Wiley X did come through though. Those tight-fitting gaskets kept out the wind, and the smoke lenses really cut the brightness…my eyes didn’t get fatigued at all.
Citrus Slam
Another beautiful weekend, and huge crowds, but it was tough fishin’. I was flippin’ a 5” June Bug Yumdinger and getting some pretty good action. On Day Three I hooked up three nice fish within about 40 minutes. But two of ‘em, a 7-pounder and an 8-pounder literally straightened the hook and got away. If I’d a landed any one of those, I’d a been fishin’ on Sunday.
By the way, when you’re fishing in Florida, watch out for those gators. I accidentally hooked one and it was the dickens getting that beast off my line. Makes a good story though.
BIO
At age five, he was hookin' crappies and catfish with his mom. In college he was charging down the field as a running back for Southeastern Oklahoma State University. But it wasn’t until 2000 when the world took notice of
Edwin Evers and his ability to hook big bass. Whether he’s cruising the lake
at 70 mph, fighting some of the biggest fish on the tour or standing on the podium at the end of the day, Edwin is always found leading the pack.
Watching the Bassmaster Classic on television and reading about the profession in magazines is really what got Edwin interested in testing the
waters as a professional bass fisherman. A serious competitor at heart, once he dropped his line, it was the thrill of the competition that really hooked him. And he’s been full steam ahead ever since.
As a 30 time B.A.S.S top-ten finisher, 8x Bassmaster Classic qualifier, coming off a 2007 win of the Bassmaster Elite Series Lake Erie / Niagara River tournament and currently ranked 11th in the world, Edwin Evers is entering his eighth season as a professional with aspirations for another big year.
Over the years, Edwin has seen the importance of technology in his profession. Using his electronics to locate fish is his most prized technique during a tournament. And beyond electronic technology, Edwin looks for cutting edge innovation in all of his gear — and as a member of the Wiley X Eyewear Pro Bass Team, Edwin definitely has the technological advantage in his protective eyewear. “Our eyes are everything to us. From site fishing — seeing both fish and underwater structure — to protecting my eyes from the elements, I am exposed to every day, having a good pair of sunglasses is very important,” says Edwin. “When running down the lake the chances of something hitting you in the eye are great. I like the protective capabilities of the foam gasket found in the Wiley X Eyewear Climate Control Series and the durability of the frames and lenses throughout the entire product line.”
When Edwin is not chasing after bass on the water, he can be found hunting, golfing and coaching his kid’s basketball team. Look for him to make a big splash during the 2008 season!
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