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2023 National Kayak Series’ AOY Race Update

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Posted on Jun 14, 2023 at 01:53 pm by BT

Angler of the Year races are heading towards being finalized or just heating up, so lets see who’s making a run for the coveted titles in the kayak game!

Kayak Bass Fishing

The Kayak Bass Fishing Angler of the Year race is always an interesting one with the additional bonus for top 10 anglers who get to compete in The Ten. This season has seen some new faces creeping into the mix as well as some familiar ones.

Mike Elsea and Ryan Mattlewicz both in the mix with one win and some consistent finishes as well Jimmy McClurkan who is doing what he does with consistency. Jake Angulas and Nick Audi both having won not just an event but entire weekends in the Northeast have set themselves up for solid chances at the title. However it's Ryan Nye who has put together 4 great finishes with a little room available or needed to improve. Rookie of the Year contender Wyatt Hammond of North Carolina is sitting solidly in 4th place overall putting him in prime position to potentially take both titles.

Ryan Nye
Ryan Nye holding his 1st place trophy at the Potomac River. Photo courtesy of Kayak Bass Fishing.
Rank Angler State Points
1 Ryan Nye CT 2304
1 Casey Reed VA 2304
3 Jake Angulas NH 2280
4 Wyatt Hammond NC 2274
5 Justin Largen VA 2262
6 Alex Miller PA 2256
7 Jake Coucoules NJ 2250
7 Glenn Landstrom IN 2250
9 Jimmy McClurkan TN 2226
10 Ryan Matylewicz PA 2220

Hobie Bass Open Series

Going into event 5 coming up at Cayuga Lake, Ewing Minor has had a solid start in the Hobie BOS Angler of the Year rankings. However he has Jaxton Orr and a slew of other hammers close behind. 

Ewing Minor takes Round 1 at the Harris Chain
Ewing Minor with his win at the Harris Chain. Photo courtesy of Hobie BOS.
Rank Angler State Points
1 Ewing Minor VA 766
2 Jaxton Orr IN 750
3 Matt Millard TN 744
4 Jason Broach SC 744
5 Brandon Prince MO 735
6 Adam Riser TN 730
7 Garrett Wade AL 729
8 Rus Snyders TN 725
9 Jay Wallen KY 721
10 Jordan Marshall TN 716

Bassmaster Kayak Series

Some more usual suspects in the Bassmaster Kayak Series have kept in the discussion for the 2023 Dakota Lithium Angler of the Year including the 2022 Bassmaster Kayak Championship winner Eric Siddiqi. Nick Dyer has the lead however after 5 events with 4 remaining for the regular season.

Rus Snyders keeping himself in the hunt in 8th place while Jordan Marshall holds the final top 10 spot just 8 points in front of Kristine Fischer. The next stop will be La Crosse and a final stop at the Susquehanna River for anglers to get into the mix!

Nick Dyer accepting award
Nick Dyer up for his 11th place performance out of 168 anglers competing at Lake Hartwell. Photo courtesy Mark Cisneros, B.A.S.S.
Rank Angler State Points
1 Nick Dyer AL 727
2 Eric Siddiqi OH 718
3 Joshua Diehl GA 697
4 Tom Kazmierski GA 683
5 Garrett Morgan AR 666
6 Lance Burris MO 662
7 William Crockett MD 640
8 Korie Vire IL 619
9 Barry Davis SC 614
10 Mark Edwards WV 590

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