James Watson
Lampe, MO
Missouri native James Watson is the only professional angler in the world who can claim to be both a former drill sergeant in the U.S. Army and a Bass Pro Shops Open winner. Watson won the Bass Pro Shops Central Open in 2015, and also claimed the 2016 FLW Invitational on Lake Norris, Tennessee. Watson is a member of the USA Bass Fishing Team.
Stats
Career Wins
2
Top 10s
15
Top 20s
19
Winnings
$635,298
Sponsors
Black Rifle Coffee Co., Ferguson, General Tire, Black Rain Ordnance, Charger Boats, Mercury Marine, Punch Cigars, Russell Marine Products, Lew's American Hero, Virtus/Jewel Rods, Megawave KeelGuard, Uranus Fudge Factory, Garmin, Beatdown Outdoors, T-H Marine, Ulrich Marine, Power-Pole, Rite Hite
Did you know?
James Watson likes to mow his yard, go to lake parties and go boating in the summer.
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Major League Fishing - Heavy Hitters
Major League Fishing - Bass Pro Tour
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - TITLE
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | Pro | ||
| 2018 | 114 | 709 | 7 | 77 | 1 | 0 | $38,000 | Pro |
| 2017 | 89 | 806 | 7 | 52 | 0 | 0 | $32,500 | Pro |
| 2016 | 87 | 712 | 6 | 52 | 0 | 0 | $20,000 | Pro |
| 2015 | 92 | 691 | 6 | 56 | 0 | 0 | $9,688 | Pro |
| 2014 | 74 | 725 | 6 | 65 | 1 | 0 | $35,000 | Pro |
| 2013 | 23 | 924 | 6 | 62 | 0 | 0 | $47,453 | Pro |
| 2012 | 130 | 482 | 4 | 37 | 0 | 0 | $7,733 | Pro |
| 2011 | 109 | 593 | 6 | 45 | 0 | 0 | Pro | |
| 2010 | 103 | 536 | 5 | 43 | 0 | 0 | $11,064 | Pro |
| 2009 | 37 | 816 | 6 | 40 | 1 | 0 | $7,073 | Strike King Co-Angler |
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit Invitational
| Year | Place | Bass Caught | Total Weight | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 15 | 36 - 10 | $95,400 | Pro |
Toyota Series - Championship
Toyota Series - Central
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 121 | 249 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | $13,978 | Pro |
| 2018 | 121 | 311 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 | $6,200 | Pro |
| 2017 | 147 | 241 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | $4,000 | Pro |
| 2016 | 33 | 821 | 3 | 32 | 0 | 0 | $4,476 | Pro |
| 2015 | 138 | 244 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 | $7,000 | Pro |
| 2014 | 17 | 450 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 0 | $5,462 | Pro |
| 2013 | 124 | 180 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | $1,292 | Pro |
| 2011 | 78 | 285 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | $965 | Pro |
| 2008 | 12 | 590 | 4 | 23 | 0 | 0 | $847 | Strike King Co-Angler |
Toyota Series - Northern
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 139 | 234 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | $2,515 | Pro |
Toyota Series - Southeastern
Toyota Series - Southwestern
Toyota Series - Plains
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Arkie
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 75 | 299 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | $2,061 | Boater |
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Region 1
| Year | Place | Bass Caught | Total Weight | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 107 | 5 | 6 - 00 | Boater |
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Northeast
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Ozark
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 65 | 876 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 0 | $150 | Boater |
| 2021 | 1 | 1309 | 5 | 25 | 3 | 1 | $12,371 | Boater |
| 2020 | 257 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Boater | ||
| 2018 | 105 | 341 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Boater | |
| 2016 | 118 | 340 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Boater | |
| 2015 | 129 | 248 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | $1,345 | Boater |
| 2014 | 65 | 540 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | Boater | |
| 2013 | 50 | 660 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | $993 | Boater |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Boater | |||
| 2009 | 85 | 440 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | Boater | |
| 1997 | 87 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | $1,495 | Boater |
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Plains
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Region 5
| Year | Place | Bass Caught | Total Weight | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 112 | 1 | 2 - 14 | Boater |