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Huk's Drew Benton completes a major comeback to win the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray

by Huk 25 Apr 23:22 UTC
Huk's Drew Benton completes a major comeback to win the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray © Shane Durrance Productions / B.A.S.S.

Huk performance fishing gear is committed to designing clothing for the hardcore angler, and no angler embodies that commitment more than Drew Benton. With a phenomenal four-day total of 87 lbs flat, Benton overcame a slow Saturday to pull off a miraculous comeback. After just a 14-pound semifinal, Benton weighed his five-bass limit on championship Sunday at 26 lbs and 7 oz for a big finish, securing his second career blue trophy.

"I woke up four times last night just mad," he described after a disappointing Saturday weigh-in. "I woke up, looked at the weights, and was about 5 pounds back. Someone weighed in 26 pounds this week. That was my goal weight, 25 or 26."

Drew Benton needed every ounce of belief to pull off the impressive feat to win on Sunday. "I started to — not doubt myself — but wondered if it was ever going to happen again," said Benton, who earned his first Elite Series victory five years ago on Lake Travis in Texas. "I finished second in an Elite, and in an Open I should have won. Am I snakebit? Can I close the deal anymore? So, this feels great."

"Drew personifies our vision of a Huk angler. It's clear that he loves this sport, as well as the opportunity to represent our brand on the national stage," said Paige Hill-Murphy, Community Manager for Huk Performance Fishing. "We are very excited about this win for him and his family and look forward to the rest of the year."

Benton relies on Huk's clothing to keep him cool and comfortable on the water all year. From shirts, pants, outerwear, rainwear, and footwear, Huk has anglers covered regardless of season or pursuit.

For more information, please visit www.hukgear.com.

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