Meet the Anglers: Bryan Thrift

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Bryan Thrift

Shelby, NC

Thrift is the REDCREST 2023 champion and boasts a fishing résumé that includes the 2019 FLW Cup and two FLW Tour Angler of the Year titles (2010, 2017). Thrift has posted many wins, highlighted by a 2019 campaign where he racked up eight Top 10s, won two events and pocketed over $520,000 in tournament winnings (one of the Top 10 seasons of all time across all leagues). Thrift scored $113,500 during Heavy Hitters 2023 thanks to reeling in the biggest bass of the Championship Round, a 9-6 that was worth $100,000.

FUN FACT
Wife: Allison; Sons: Wylie, Cooper

Career Wins10
Top 10s82
Top 20s101
REDCREST Appearances5
Career Winnings$4,007,628
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