McKinney Makes History … Again … Becoming the Youngest AOY Winner in B.A.S.S. History
- Trey McKinney won the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year title with 735 points, becoming the youngest winner ever in B.A.S.S. history after a second-place finish at the Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at the St. Lawrence River.
- McKinney defeated Canadian Cory Johnston, who finished second with 731 points and earned a $50,000 bonus.
- McKinney secured a $100,000 prize along with the Angler of the Year title he had dreamed of all his life.
- This victory marks McKinney's first AOY title after finishing second in the previous seasons to Chris Johnston, Cory Johnston's younger brother.
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Trey McKinney becomes youngest Bassmaster Angler of the Year at 21, breaking Kevin VanDam's record – Democratic Accent
CLAYTON, NEW YORK — Evan Kung’s name is on the tournament trophy from the St.... The post Trey McKinney becomes youngest Bassmaster Angler of the Year at 21, breaking Kevin VanDam’s record appeared first on Democratic Accent .
Mercury Marine Congratulates Trey McKinney on Historic Angler of the Year Title, Celebrates Pro Team Sweep at St. Lawrence River - KFIZ News-Talk 1450 AM
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), congratulates Mercury Pro Team member Trey McKinney on winning the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year (AOY) title and celebrates a dominant showing by Mercury Pro Team anglers at the season-ending Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River. Mercury Pro Team anglers swept the top four positions in the tournament, with Evan Kung claiming the victory, followed by McKin…
Bass-Fishing History Made at St. Lawrence River
Trey McKinney made history at the 2026 Bassmaster Elite finale, becoming the youngest-ever Angler of the Year at 21. He also set a record with a 30-11 one-day smallmouth bag on the St. Lawrence River. The post Bass-Fishing History Made at St. Lawrence River appeared first on HuntingLife.com.
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