Paul Elias
Laurel, Mississippi
One of the most experienced pros on the MLF Bass Pro Tour roster, Mississippi pro Paul Elias holds the distinction of catching the heaviest total weight in a four-day/five-fish-limit tournament: 132 pounds, 8 ounces on Falcon Lake in Texas (2008). Elias has eight wins and 56 Top 10s in his career.
Stats
Career Wins
8
Top 10s
56
Top 20s
86
Winnings
$1,515,084
Sponsors
Bruin Outdoors, Mann’s Bait Co., Bass Cat Boats, Mercury Marine, Balsax USA, FX Custom Rods, Garmin, Garmin Force, Power-Pole, T-H Marine, Sportsman’s Outfitters
Family
Wife: Kristy; Kids: Erin, Paula, Angie, Morgan, Tommy and Garry
Did you know?
Elias enjoys golf, teaching people to fish, and poker.
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Paul Elias Making Adjustments Ahead of 2021 Bass Pro Tour Season
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• Mike Pehanich
• Bass Pro Tour
2021 Bass Pro Tour Roster
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• MLF
• Bass Pro Tour
PAUL ELIAS: I’m Happy to Fish Postspawn Harris Chain and Chickamauga in 2021
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• Paul Elias
• Angler Columns
Super Tournament Roster Set
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• MLF
• Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit
PAUL ELIAS: Transitioning from Eufaula to the “New” Lake Okeechobee
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• Paul Elias
• Angler Columns
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Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - TITLE
| Year | Place | Bass Caught | Total Weight | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | 8 | 15 - 13 | $20,000 | Pro |
| 2002 | 35 | 4 | 4 - 15 | $3,000 | Pro |
| 2000 | 11 | 7 | 22 - 13 | $2,000 | Pro |
| 1997 | 23 | 6 | 17 - 11 | $1,380 | Pro |
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | $14,200 | Pro | |
| 2005 | 150 | 443 | 6 | 44 | 0 | 0 | $2,750 | Pro |
| 2004 | 81 | 657 | 6 | 39 | 0 | 0 | $12,500 | Pro |
| 2003 | 881 | 6 | 60 | 1 | 1 | $106,800 | Pro | |
| 2002 | 803 | 6 | 42 | 1 | 0 | $23,300 | Pro | |
| 2001 | 978 | 6 | 51 | 1 | 0 | $32,300 | Pro | |
| 2000 | 224 | 6 | 44 | 0 | 0 | $21,000 | Pro | |
| 1999 | 78 | 6 | 43 | 0 | 0 | $5,500 | Pro | |
| 1998 | 118 | 6 | 35 | 0 | 0 | $12,500 | Pro | |
| 1997 | 89 | 6 | 45 | 1 | 0 | $20,500 | Pro |
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Flw Tour Opens
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 71 | 302 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 0 | $5,237 | Pro |
| 2011 | 132 | 200 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 1 | $100,500 | Pro |
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Flw Tour Series Eastern
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 94 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | Pro |
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Bama
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Boater |