Canadian Evan Kung captures season-ending even to earn first Elite Series victory
Kung earned his first Elite Series victory and a berth in the $1 million Bassmaster Classic after finishing 55th overall.
- On Sunday, Canadian Evan Kung won the season-ending Elite Series event at the St. Lawrence River, claiming his first career professional victory.
- Entering the event ranked 72nd in the overall standings, Kung required a top-70 finish to crack the top-70 and retain his spot on the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series for 2027.
- Kung finished with 109 pounds nine ounces, a record weight for a smallmouth bass event, and claimed the $US100,000 winner's share plus an additional $1,000 for the day's biggest fish.
- The victory qualifies Kung for his first Bassmaster Classic, scheduled for March 19-21 on Lake Hartwell in Greenville, where he will compete instead of working the Expo.
- Fellow Canadians Chris Johnston and Jeff Gustafson also qualified for the Bassmaster Classic, ensuring continued Canadian representation at the marquee professional bass tournament.
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Kung clinches first Bassmaster Elite Series title at St. Lawrence River
CLAYTON, N.Y., Aug. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Evan Kung entered this week's Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at the St. Lawrence River in danger of losing his spot on the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series for 2027. Not only did he save his…
Evan Kung wins Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River in a tournament for the record books – Democratic Accent
What a finale to the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series regular season. Nine different anglers crossed... The post Evan Kung wins Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River in a tournament for the record books appeared first on Democratic Accent .
Evan Kung wins Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River in a tournament for the record books
Evan Kung made a final-day charge to win the Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River, overtaking Trey McKinney as nine anglers earned Century Belts in a historic smallmouth event.
Kung clinches first Bassmaster Elite Series title at St. Lawrence River – The Bass Cast
Canadian pro Evan Kung has won the 2026 Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River with a four-day total of 109 pounds, 9 ounces and officially qualified for the 2027 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour. Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S. Aug. 30, 2026 Kung clinches first Bassmaster Elite Series title at St. Lawrence River CLAYTON, N.Y.
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