Paul Elias
Laurel, MS
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
87
Winnings
$1,606,951
Sponsors
T-H Marine, Pro Guide Batteries, Wiley X, AFTCO, Mann's Bait Company, Balsax USA, Bruin Outdoors, FX Custom Rods
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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Major League Fishing - Heavy Hitters
| Year | Place | Bass Caught | Total Weight | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 68 | 3 | 9 - 06 | $4,000 | Pro |
Major League Fishing - Bass Pro Tour
Major League Fishing - Tackle Warehouse Invitationals
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 | 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 | 16 | 881 | 6 | 60 | 1 | 1 | $106,800 | Pro |
| 2002 | 38 | 803 | 6 | 42 | 1 | 0 | $23,300 | Pro |
| 2001 | 6 | 978 | 6 | 51 | 1 | 0 | $32,300 | Pro |
| 2000 | 9 | 224 | 6 | 44 | 0 | 0 | $21,000 | Pro |
| 1999 | 89 | 78 | 6 | 43 | 0 | 0 | $5,500 | Pro |
| 1998 | 64 | 118 | 6 | 35 | 0 | 0 | $12,500 | Pro |
| 1997 | 32 | 89 | 6 | 45 | 1 | 0 | $20,500 | Pro |
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit Opens
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit Series Eastern
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 94 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | Pro |
Toyota Series - Central
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 284 | 85 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Pro |
Toyota Series - Southwestern
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 159 | 203 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | Pro |
Toyota Series - Southern
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 264 | 132 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | $200 | Pro |
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Bama
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Boater |