Jay Yelas
Lincoln City, OR
Yelas is no stranger to fame and accomplishment on the professional bass circuits. In his career, he has fished his way to two FLW Tour Angler of the Year awards (one in 2007 and another in 2002) and also a Bassmaster Classic title in 2002. Additionally, he received a BASS Angler of the Year title in 2003.
Yelas says his favorite body of water is Sam Rayburn Reservoir and his favorite technique is fishing a jig. He also loves fishing for salmon and steelhead when he gets the chance.
Stats
Career Winnings
$1,056,279
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - TITLE
Year |
Place |
Bass Caught |
Total Weight |
Winnings |
Status |
2015
|
30 |
|
|
$10,000 |
Pro |
2013
|
25 |
|
|
$12,500 |
Pro |
2012
|
6 |
|
|
$45,000 |
Pro |
2011
|
11 |
|
|
$20,000 |
Pro |
2010
|
21 |
|
|
$12,500 |
Pro |
2009
|
74 |
|
|
$1,000 |
Pro |
2008
|
10 |
|
|
$25,000 |
Pro |
2007
|
76 |
|
|
$1,000 |
Pro |
2006
|
5 |
|
|
$30,000 |
Pro |
2002
|
19 |
|
|
$6,000 |
Pro |
1997
|
7 |
|
|
$7,500 |
Pro |
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit
Year |
Rank |
Points |
Events Fished |
Bass Caught |
Top 10s |
Wins |
Winnings |
Status |
2018
|
105 |
726 |
7 |
68 |
0 |
0 |
$9,200 |
Pro |
2017
|
77 |
831 |
7 |
57 |
0 |
0 |
$20,000 |
Pro |
2016
|
127 |
556 |
6 |
50 |
0 |
0 |
$10,000 |
Pro |
2015
|
86 |
735 |
6 |
56 |
0 |
0 |
$29,922 |
Pro |
2014
|
87 |
686 |
6 |
52 |
0 |
0 |
$34,500 |
Pro |
2013
|
15 |
952 |
6 |
69 |
1 |
0 |
$62,519 |
Pro |
2012
|
16 |
955 |
6 |
90 |
3 |
0 |
$56,987 |
Pro |
2011
|
26 |
914 |
6 |
65 |
1 |
0 |
$52,206 |
Pro |
2010
|
35 |
759 |
5 |
60 |
0 |
0 |
$30,710 |
Pro |
2009
|
14 |
932 |
6 |
69 |
2 |
0 |
$89,500 |
Pro |
2008
|
17 |
874 |
6 |
58 |
0 |
0 |
$41,000 |
Pro |
2007
|
1 |
1074 |
6 |
86 |
3 |
0 |
$194,100 |
Pro |
2006
|
35 |
799 |
6 |
40 |
0 |
0 |
$17,500 |
Pro |
2003
|
157 |
378 |
4 |
24 |
0 |
0 |
$1,800 |
Pro |
2002
|
1 |
1078 |
6 |
74 |
2 |
0 |
$67,500 |
Pro |
1997
|
35 |
82 |
3 |
32 |
1 |
0 |
$23,000 |
Pro |
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit Opens
Year |
Rank |
Points |
Events Fished |
Bass Caught |
Top 10s |
Wins |
Winnings |
Status |
2012
|
27 |
578 |
4 |
41 |
0 |
0 |
$15,967 |
Pro |
2011
|
8 |
655 |
4 |
50 |
1 |
0 |
$35,307 |
Pro |
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit Series
Year |
Rank |
Points |
Events Fished |
Bass Caught |
Top 10s |
Wins |
Winnings |
Status |
2006
|
|
783 |
5 |
53 |
1 |
0 |
$29,500 |
Pro |
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit Series Western
Year |
Rank |
Points |
Events Fished |
Bass Caught |
Top 10s |
Wins |
Winnings |
Status |
2009
|
|
657 |
4 |
57 |
0 |
0 |
$10,072 |
Pro |
2008
|
|
292 |
2 |
29 |
0 |
0 |
$8,805 |
Pro |
2007
|
|
527 |
3 |
49 |
2 |
0 |
$35,712 |
Pro |
Toyota Series - Championship
Year |
Place |
Bass Caught |
Total Weight |
Winnings |
Status |
2014
|
9 |
12 |
31 - 03 |
$5,000 |
Pro |
Toyota Series - Central
Year |
Rank |
Points |
Events Fished |
Bass Caught |
Top 10s |
Wins |
Winnings |
Status |
2013
|
290 |
104 |
1 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
|
Pro |
Toyota Series - Southeastern
Year |
Rank |
Points |
Events Fished |
Bass Caught |
Top 10s |
Wins |
Winnings |
Status |
2013
|
246 |
99 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
|
Pro |
Toyota Series - Southwestern
Year |
Rank |
Points |
Events Fished |
Bass Caught |
Top 10s |
Wins |
Winnings |
Status |
2014
|
5 |
541 |
3 |
25 |
0 |
0 |
$4,972 |
Pro |