The 2013 Bassmaster Elite Series field has been set. It totals 102 anglers, the largest Elite Series field since 2008.
Of the 25 states represented, Alabama leads the way with 16 anglers, followed by 13 from Texas and 12 from Oklahoma, site of the 2013 Bassmaster Classic on Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees out of Tulsa, Feb. 22-24.
Here is a run down of next season's field:
Casey Ashley Donalds, S.C.
Scott Ashmore Broken Arrow, Okla.
Josh Bertrand Gilbert, Ariz.
Tommy Biffle Wagoner, Okla.
Brent Broderick Oregonia, Ohio
Stephen Browning Hot Springs, Ark.
Brandon Card Knoxville, Tenn.
Brent Chapman Lake Quivira, Kan.
Hank Cherry Maiden, N.C.
Jason Christie Park Hill, Okla.
Rick Clunn Ava, Mo.
Keith Combs Huntington, Texas
John Crews Salem, Va.
Cliff Crochet Pierre Part, La.
Mark Davis Mount Ida, Ark.
Ott DeFoe Knoxville, Tenn.
Kurt Dove Del Rio, Texas
Boyd Duckett Demopolis, Ala.
Paul Elias Laurel, Miss.
Edwin Evers Talala, Okla.
Todd Faircloth Jasper, Texas
Jami Fralick Martin, S.D.
Grant Goldbeck Boerne, Texas
Matt Greenblatt Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Shaw Grigsby Gainesville, Fla.
Greg Hackney Gonzales, La.
Charlie Hartley Grove City, Ohio
BJ Haseotes Centerville, Mass.
Kevin Hawk Guntersville, Ala.
Matt Herren Trussville, Ala.
Kenyon Hill Norman, Okla.
Davy Hite Ninety Six, S.C.
Jamie Horton Centreville, Ala.
Timmy Horton Muscle Shoals, Ala.
Randy Howell Springville, Ala.
Michael Iaconelli Pittsgrove, N.J.
Kelley Jaye Dadeville, Ala.
Alton Jones Lorena, Texas
Kelly Jordon Palestine, Texas
Steve Kennedy Auburn, Ala.
Kotaro Kiriyama Moody, Ala.
Gary Klein Weatherford, Texas
Jeff Kriet Ardmore, Okla.
Bobby Lane Lakeland, Fla.
Chris Lane Guntersville, Ala.
Russ Lane Prattville, Ala.
Kevin Ledoux Choctaw, Okla.
Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, Calif.
Bill Lowen Brookville, Ind.
Aaron Martens Leeds, Ala.
Billy McCaghren Mayflower, Ark.
Mike McClelland Bella Vista, Ark.
Jared Miller Norman, Okla.
Yusuke Miyazaki Forney, Texas
Ish Monroe Hughson, Calif.
Andy Montgomery Blacksburg, S.C.
Rick Morris Virginia Beach, Va.
John Murray Phoenix, Ariz.
Britt Myers Lake Wylie, S.C.
James Niggemeyer Van, Texas
Takahiro Omori Emory, Texas
Cliff Pace Petal, Miss.
Brandon Palaniuk Rathdrum, Idaho
Chad Pipkens Holt, Mich.
Clifford Pirch Payson, Ariz.
Keith Poche Pike Road, Ala.
Pete Ponds Madison, Miss.
Chip Porche Bixby, Okla.
Cliff Prince Palatka, Fla.
Jason Quinn Lake Wylie, S.C.
Matt Reed Madisonville, Texas
Clark Reehm Shreveport, La.
Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif.
Derek Remitz Grant, Ala.
Marty Robinson Lyman, S.C.
Dean Rojas Lake Havasu City, Ariz.
Scott Rook Little Rock, Ariz.
Fred Roumbanis Bixby, Okla.
Zell Rowland Montgomery, Texas
Bradley Roy Lancaster, Ky.
Casey Scanlon Lenexa, Kan.
Bernie Schultz Gainesville, Fla.
Terry Scroggins San Mateo, Fla.
Morizo Shimizu Osaka, Japan
Kevin Short Mayflower, Ark.
Fletcher Shryock Newcomerstown, Ohio
Michael Simonton Fremont, Ohio
David Smith Del City, Okla.
Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, Mo.
Jeremy Starks Scott Depot, W.V.
Gerald Swindle Warrior, Ala.
Dennis Tietje Roanoke, La.
J Todd Tucker Moultrie, Ga.
Jonathon VanDam Kalamazoo, Mich.
Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, Mich.
Byron Velvick Boerne, Texas
Greg Vinson Wetumpka, Ala.
David Walker Sevierville, Tenn.
Nate Wellman Newaygo, Mich.
Jason Williamson Aiken, S.C.
Chris Zaldain San Jose, Calif.
Missing from the 2012 field are the following anglers:
Denny Brauer (retirement)
Terry Butcher (fishing closer to home Opens, regionals and local tournaments)
Kyle Fox (banned for this year for altercation last season)
Mark Menendez (Medical hardship to care for wife recovering from cancer treatments)
Travis Manson (Unknown)
Russell Parrish (fishing FLW Tour in 2013)
Also a number of pros are reported as planning to fish both the Elite Series and FLW Tour this year, including Ish Monroe, Kelly Jaye and Jason Christie.
