Alton Jones Jr.
Lorena, Texas
Growing up the son of a successful bass pro – father Alton Jones, a fellow MLF Bass Pro Tour Pro – Alton Jones, Jr. (“Junior” or “AJ” to family and friends) qualified to fish the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2017. His first Bass Pro Tour win came during Stage Two in 2022 at Lake Fork, his first time competing against his dad in a Championship Round. He went on to score $165,000 at Heavy Hitters 2022 by having the biggest bass in the Knockout Round and the Championship Round. Jones joined his father as a Heavy Hitters Champion in 2023.
FUN FACT
Alton Jr. enjoys duck hunting, snow skiing, and traveling.
| Career Wins | 3 |
| Top 10s | 21 |
| Top 20s | 36 |
| REDCREST Appearances | 5 |
| Career Winnings | $1,378,646 |
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