Meet the Anglers: Challenge Cup - Team Knighten (#9)

Jake Lawrence + Colby Miller

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Jake Lawrence and Colby Miller checking gear prior to take off on Day 3 of Major League Fishing’s 2025 Challenge Cup.

Photo by Phoenix Moore

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Brent Ehrler

Major League Fishing

Jake Lawrence

Paris, Tennessee

During his rookie year on the 2025 Bass Pro Tour, Jake Lawrence went toe-to-toe with Jacob Wheeler in a two-horse race on Nickajack Lake that ended with Lawrence scoring his first win on the tour thanks to a clutch catch in the final seconds at Stage 4. Lawrence also placed fifth at REDCREST 2025 on Lake Guntersville.

Career Wins9
Top 10s21
Top 20s21
REDCREST Appearances1
Career Winnings$739,637
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Colby Miller

Major League Fishing

Colby Miller

Elmer, Louisiana

Miller won the February 2024 Toyota Series event on Sam Rayburn Reservoir by a margin of nearly 15 pounds over second place with a three-day 15-bass total of 77 pounds, 7 ounces.

Career Wins2
Top 10s16
Top 20s28
REDCREST Appearancesnone
Career Winnings$436,342
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