About Paul
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Paul Elias Indepthfishing Lessons Photo by: Gary Tramontina
Photo by: Gary Tramontina

 

Hometown Pachuta, Mississippi
Age May 19, 1951
Married Kristy Elias
Children Erin, Paula, Angie, Morgan, Tommy, and Gary

 

Stats

Years Pro A Bunch

One of the most experienced pros on the MLF Bass Pro Tour roster, Mississippi pro Paul Elias holds the distinction of catching the heaviest total weight in a four-day/five-fish-limit tournament: 132 pounds, 8 ounces on Falcon Lake in Texas (2008). Elias has eight wins and 56 Top 10s in his career.

Career Earnings* Over $1.5 million
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) 14 (1)
FLW Championships Fished (Won) 5 (0)
Titles/Honors Won 1982 Bassmaster Classic.

 

Angling Stuff

Angling Hero "I probably have the most respect for Rick Clunn and Larry Nixon for what they've accomplished over their careers, but I'm more or less in awe of Kevin VanDam's ability."
Favorite Lake Lake Eddins (MS) - "It's the lake I live on, and has more big fish per acre than any lake I've ever fished."
Least Favorite Lake "I don't really have a least-favorite lake."
Favorite Technique Open-lake structure fishing
Boat BassCat
Motor Mercury

 

Personal Stuff

Favorite Food Spaghetti with meatballs
Favorite Music Bob Dylan
Favorite Book/Movie Wyatt Earp (movie)
When Not Fishing "I like to spend time with my wife and kids."
Why He Fishes "Because I love the sport and I love competition."
 

Narrow down your mid spring bass water

Experimenting with Fall Bass