Canadian Jeff Gustafson’s been busy since winning pro bass fishing’s most prestigious title
In March, the Kenora, Ont., angler became the first Canadian to win the US$1-million Bassmaster Classic – pro bass fishing’s most prestigious title – going wire-to-wire on the Tennessee River.
“I don’t know if [the Japan trip] will work out this year ... but it’s a pretty cool opportunity,” Gustafson said. “Many more people want some time and overall that’s been good but it’s been busy. “It’s still surreal,” he said. “I still run into people I haven’t seen for a while or don’t even know and they’re offering congratulations.
“Rick is 76 years old and still competing on the Elite Series and that’s truly inspiring. I’ve talked to him about fishing wherever we’ve been but I’ve also talked to him about life. He’s just one of those guys who’ll take an interest in whatever is going on in your life and whatever you want to talk about ... he’s pretty awesome.”
Fortunately for the Canadians, the remaining events are on smallmouth fisheries, where they all traditionally excel. “I was coming in and having lunch in air conditioning for half an hour, which I’d never consider doing.”
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