Meet the Anglers: Alton Jones Sr.

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Alton Jones

Major League Fishing

Alton Jones

Waco, Texas

Texas native Alton Jones is one of the few to have entered the rarified air of the $3 million club for career winnings. The winner of the 2008 Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell, Jones has accumulated more than 60 career Top 10s since his first professional competition in 1990. Jones won the 2021 General Tire Heavy Hitters on Shearon Harris Reservoir.

FUN FACT

Alton enjoys studying the Bible and leading Bible studies both at home and while on tour. He plays pickleball at least four times per week. He also has a greenhouse, where he grows most of his flowers and vegetables from seed.

Career Wins7
Top 10s66
Top 20s109
REDCREST Appearances4
Career Winnings$3,511,008
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