Photo by: Gary Tramontina
| Hometown |
Pachuta, Mississippi |
| Age |
May 19, 1951 |
| Married |
Kristy Elias |
| Children |
Erin, Paula, Angie, Morgan, Tommy, and Gary |
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Stats
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| Years Pro |
A Bunch |
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.
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| Career Earnings* |
Over $1.5 million |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) |
14 (1) |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) |
5 (0) |
| Titles/Honors |
Won 1982 Bassmaster Classic. |
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Angling Stuff
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| Angling Hero |
"I probably have the most respect for Rick Clunn and Larry Nixon for what they've accomplished over their careers, but I'm more or less in awe of Kevin VanDam's ability." |
| Favorite Lake |
Lake Eddins (MS) - "It's the lake I live on, and has more big fish per acre than any lake I've ever fished." |
| Least Favorite Lake |
"I don't really have a least-favorite lake." |
| Favorite Technique |
Open-lake structure fishing |
| Boat |
BassCat |
| Motor |
Mercury |
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Personal Stuff
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| Favorite Food |
Spaghetti with meatballs |
| Favorite Music |
Bob Dylan |
| Favorite Book/Movie |
Wyatt Earp (movie) |
| When Not Fishing |
"I like to spend time with my wife and kids." |
| Why He Fishes |
"Because I love the sport and I love competition." |
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