The 2021 Angler Of the Year points race was one for the ages. Robert Clements would win the first tournament of the year and carry the points lead throughout the regular season. Brandon Overstreet stayed in 2nd half way through the year but fell out of the top 3 with a bad finish on the New River. He would get a 2nd place and a win to get him back in position. Rookie Yoan Lopez would fill the final fish off slot with a very consistent season and his first win at the Amherst Rumble. These 3 Anglers fished off at Smith Mountain Lake for a winner take all format.
All 3 anglers showed why they were in this position by turning in full limits. 2 inches separated the top 2 anglers. Brandon Overstreet was able to pull it off for back to back Angler Of the Year titles. A feat that does not happen often in the sport of fishing. Brandon said ” I would not be here if it was not for the bad tournament, it lit a fire in me”. Brandon won a Crescent CK1 from Journey Outdoors and some nice hardware for the trophy room.
Robert Clements is the 2021 Reserve Angler Of the Year. Robert said ” I have been extremely blessed all year”. Robert took home a Bixpy battery and solar panel and some hardware.
Yoan Lopez took home 3rd in the AOY race. Yoan said “this has been an amazing year”. Yoan took home a $100 in gift cards for Yak-Attack and Fishing Online.
James Stanley finished in 4th, Bruce Deel 5th, Buster Spencer 6th, Hunter Spencer 7th, Chris Gibson 8th, Dennis Toms 9th, and Ryan Murphy 10th.