Bryan Thrift
Shelby, NC
Thrift is the REDCREST 2023 champion and boasts a fishing résumé that includes the 2019 FLW Cup and two FLW Tour Angler of the Year titles (2010, 2017). Thrift has posted many wins, highlighted by a 2019 campaign where he racked up eight Top 10s, won two events and pocketed over $520,000 in tournament winnings (one of the Top 10 seasons of all time across all leagues). Thrift scored $113,500 during Heavy Hitters 2023 thanks to reeling in the biggest bass of the Championship Round, a 9-6 that was worth $100,000.
Stats
Career Wins
10
Top 10s
77
Top 20s
96
REDCREST Appearances
4
Winnings
$3,849,878
Sponsors
Damiki, Ranger Boats, Sportsman's Warehouse, Fitzgerald Fishing, Humminbird, Minn Kota, Blackfish, P-Line, Costa, Z-Man, T-H Marine, BaitFuel, Mercury
Family
Wife: Allison; Sons: Wylie, Cooper
Articles & Videos
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Santee Cooper expected to present prespawn puzzle
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• Mitchell Forde
• Bass Pro Tour
FantasyFishing.com Insider: Everything you need to know for Santee Cooper
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• Mitchell Forde
• Fantasy Fishing
General Tire Heavy Hitters 2024 is taking shape
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• Mitchell Forde
• Bass Pro Tour
TOP 10 BAITS & PATTERNS: How the best caught ’em in season finale at Saginaw Bay
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• Tyler Brinks
• Bass Pro Tour
SQWINCHER HIGHLIGHTS: Team Fox Rent A Car sets the pace during Match 3 of the Team Series Championship
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• General Tire Team Series
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Major League Fishing - Redcrest
Major League Fishing - Heavy Hitters
Major League Fishing - Bass Pro Tour
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - TITLE
| Year | Place | Bass Caught | Total Weight | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | $300,200 | Pro | ||
| 2018 | 15 | $15,000 | Pro | ||
| 2017 | 4 | $37,500 | Pro | ||
| 2016 | 4 | $37,600 | Pro | ||
| 2015 | 6 | $24,000 | Pro | ||
| 2014 | 7 | $26,000 | Pro | ||
| 2013 | 3 | $60,000 | Pro | ||
| 2012 | 3 | $75,000 | Pro | ||
| 2011 | 29 | $12,500 | Pro | ||
| 2010 | 10 | $25,000 | Pro | ||
| 2009 | 9 | $30,000 | Pro | ||
| 2008 | 15 | $16,000 | Pro | ||
| 2007 | 5 | $50,000 | Pro |
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | $10,000 | Pro | |
| 2019 | 6 | 1184 | 7 | 102 | 3 | 0 | $99,700 | Pro |
| 2018 | 2 | 1198 | 7 | 100 | 2 | 1 | $186,200 | Pro |
| 2017 | 1 | 1275 | 7 | 115 | 4 | 0 | $225,500 | Pro |
| 2016 | 19 | 947 | 6 | 83 | 2 | 0 | $59,100 | Pro |
| 2015 | 3 | 1072 | 6 | 88 | 3 | 1 | $179,054 | Pro |
| 2014 | 8 | 988 | 6 | 78 | 1 | 1 | $169,000 | Pro |
| 2013 | 5 | 1031 | 6 | 89 | 3 | 0 | $99,266 | Pro |
| 2012 | 7 | 1008 | 6 | 72 | 1 | 0 | $61,862 | Pro |
| 2011 | 8 | 997 | 6 | 74 | 2 | 1 | $164,552 | Pro |
| 2010 | 1 | 967 | 5 | 85 | 4 | 1 | $195,693 | Pro |
| 2009 | 5 | 990 | 6 | 59 | 0 | 0 | $58,500 | Pro |
| 2008 | 5 | 966 | 6 | 64 | 1 | 0 | $63,500 | Pro |
| 2007 | 28 | 813 | 6 | 69 | 2 | 0 | $83,500 | Pro |
| 2006 | 99 | 563 | 3 | 27 | 2 | 0 | $13,200 | Strike King Co-Angler |
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit Invitational
| Year | Place | Bass Caught | Total Weight | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 15 | 34 - 12 | $71,000 | Pro |
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit Opens
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit Series Eastern
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit Series Fish-Off
| Year | Place | Bass Caught | Total Weight | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 15 | 15 | 68 - 08 | Pro |
Toyota Series - Championship
| Year | Place | Bass Caught | Total Weight | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 | 9 | 28 - 14 | $4,500 | Pro |
| 2019 | 17 | 9 | 22 - 10 | $3,500 | Pro |
| 2018 | 2 | 10 | 39 - 08 | $30,100 | Pro |
| 2017 | 7 | 7 | 31 - 01 | $7,000 | Pro |
| 2016 | 16 | 9 | 18 - 13 | $3,500 | Pro |
| 2014 | 5 | 15 | 36 - 09 | $11,000 | Pro |
| 2007 | 58 | 8 | 12 - 06 | Pro | |
| 2006 | 68 | 10 | 14 - 00 | Pro | |
| 2005 | 125 | 0 - 00 | Strike King Co-Angler |
Toyota Series - Central
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 158 | 258 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | $14,250 | Pro |
Toyota Series - Northern
Toyota Series - Southeastern
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 729 | 3 | 35 | 2 | 0 | $25,525 | Pro |
| 2018 | 1 | 713 | 3 | 29 | 2 | 0 | $24,130 | Pro |
| 2017 | 11 | 650 | 3 | 35 | 1 | 0 | $24,450 | Pro |
| 2016 | 25 | 609 | 3 | 31 | 1 | 1 | $93,200 | Pro |
| 2015 | 78 | 422 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 0 | $13,200 | Pro |
| 2014 | 18 | 476 | 3 | 39 | 2 | 0 | $22,000 | Pro |
| 2007 | 27 | 572 | 4 | 48 | 1 | 0 | $8,422 | Pro |
| 2006 | 4 | 696 | 4 | 44 | 1 | 1 | $53,350 | Pro |
| 2005 | 2 | 722 | 4 | 36 | 2 | 2 | $11,345 | Strike King Co-Angler |
Toyota Series - Eastern
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 61 | 258 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 | $7,438 | Pro |
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - North Carolina
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - South Carolina
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 62 | 496 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 0 | $4,800 | Boater |
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Region 4
| Year | Place | Bass Caught | Total Weight | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 24 | 9 | 12 - 03 | $700 | Boater |
Owners Tour - Stratos
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | $338 | Team |