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Evan Kung wins Bassmaster Elite Series event at St. Lawrence River
Canadian angler Evan Kung won the season-ending Bassmaster Elite Series event at the St. Lawrence River in Clayton, New York. Kung secured his first Elite Series victory with a tournament total of 109 pounds 9 ounces, setting a new record for a smallmouth bass event.
Kung's performance earned him a $100,000 winner's share and a $1,000 prize for catching the day's largest fish, a 6-pound 13-ounce bass. The victory was critical for Kung's career, as he entered the tournament ranked 72nd and needed a high finish to remain on the circuit; he ultimately finished 55th in the overall standings.
Through his win, Kung also qualified for the $1-million Bassmaster Classic scheduled for March 19-21 at Lake Hartwell in Greenville, South Carolina. The tournament was notable for its high level of competition, with nine different anglers exceeding the 100-pound mark during the week.
Entities
Bassmaster Elite Series · Cory Johnston · Evan Kung · St. Lawrence River · Trey McKinney
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nine different anglers crossed the 100-pound mark during the week at the St. Lawrence River event. www.foxnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Trey McKinney finished in second place with a total of 107 pounds 9 ounces. 1059theregion.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kung won the $100,000 winner's share and a $1,000 prize for the day's biggest fish. 1059theregion.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The day's biggest fish weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces. 1059theregion.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com · www.foxnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kung's tournament total of 109 pounds 9 ounces is a record for a smallmouth bass event. 1059theregion.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kung qualified for the $1-million Bassmaster Classic in Greenville, South Carolina. 1059theregion.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Evan Kung won the season-ending Bassmaster Elite Series event at the St. Lawrence River. 1059theregion.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com · www.foxnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kung recorded a tournament total of 109 pounds 9 ounces. 1059theregion.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com