Meet the Anglers: Bobby Lane

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Bass Pro Angler Bobby Lane

Major League Fishing

Bobby Lane

Lakeland, Florida

Florida native Bobby Lane is one of only three anglers in the world who can claim to be a REDCREST Champion and a Bassmaster Elite Series winner. Lane won the 2017 MLF General Tire World Championship, and then he went on to win REDCREST in 2022 on Grand Lake in Oklahoma. Lane won Toyota Series events on the Potomac River twice (2007 and 2009) and the 2016 Challenge Cup in Lakeland, Florida. He also won the 2007 Toyota Texas Bass Classic. Lane earned his first Bass Pro Tour regular event win at Stage 2 in 2025 at the Harris Chain of Lakes.

FUN FACT

Bobby enjoys playing cards, golfing, and saltwater fishing with his family.

Career Wins7
Top 10s72
Top 20s106
REDCREST Appearances4
Career Winnings$2,810,374

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