Fishing deep pays off with a big win for Starks’ Second Elite Series Title
He just kept plugging along…
That is an apt description for the approach that led Starks’ to his second title, and a $100,000 pay day.
Using a deep crankbait technique sometimes called long-lining, he was able to secure three last-minute bass that would be the key to his title. Ultimately, he would bring 22 pounds, 5 ounces to the podium on the last day—and an overall total of 81 pounds, 2 ounces.
This was good enough to beat Britt Meyers by nearly two pounds. Aaron Martins finished in third after jumping out to an early lead.
Congrats to Starks on his win and for qualifying for the 2013 Classic. Stay tuned for a breakdown of his long-lining technique later this week.
See ya on the water…