Please select your home edition
Edition
April May June Leaderboard Q2 2023

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.

Related Articles

Huk's Brock Mosley completes a Championship run
His first blue trophy on the Sabine River Huk performance fishing gear is committed to designing clothing for the hardcore angler, and no angler resembles that commitment more than Brock Mosley. Posted on 7 Jun
Huk's men's A1A Pro Guide pant
Made by the pros, available for everyone Long days on the water call for gear that is up for the adventure, and Huk's men's A1A Pro Guide pants are designed to withstand anything anglers put them through. Posted on 18 May
Huk's Luke Palmer wins Bassmaster Elite Title
Palmer weighed in a dominant Sunday total of 25 lbs and 15 oz Huk performance fishing gear is committed to designing clothing for the hardcore angler, and no angler resembles that commitment more than Luke Palmer. Posted on 2 May
Spring fishing season with Huk's rain gear line
There's something to fit every wet weather situation on the water Spring is here, it's time to prepare for anything Mother Nature has in store, and often spring showers are a part of the early-season fishing forecast. Posted on 28 Apr
Huk's Bryan Schmitt takes win at final 2022 event
Claiming his second blue trophy at the Bassmaster Elite event After four tenacious days of fishing, Huk's Bryan Schmitt claimed his second blue trophy at the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Mississippi River. With a four-day total of 63 lbs. and 4 oz., Bryan edged out second-place angler by 4 ounces for the win. Posted on 2 Sep 2022
Huk's Kyle Hall wins by 1 Ounce at Champlain
His first win on the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit tournament After four furious days of fishing, Huk's Kyle Hall reeled in his first win on the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit tournament at the Covercraft Stop 6, Presented by Wiley X on Lake Champlain. Posted on 2 Aug 2022
Huk Youth Fishing Wear: Functional & fun!
Kids love fishing and spending time on the water as much as anybody else Kids love fishing and spending time on the water as much as anybody else. Dress them for success in the sun with Huk's line of youth performance clothes. Posted on 30 Jun 2022
Lee Livesay wins Bassmaster Elite on Lake Fork
Capping off an epic back-to-back win Livesay capped off an epic back-to-back win of the Simms Bassmaster Elite this past weekend at Lake Fork in Quitman, Texas. For Livesay, Championship Sunday with a final limit of 25-12 sealed the victory. Posted on 24 May 2022
The new Refraction Camo from Huk
A perfect pairing with Huk's technical fishing clothing Designed by K.C. Scott, Huk's Refraction Camo is perfect on the water, but still manages to be at home at the bar. Refraction Camo showcases anglers' love of the water through a contemporary, stylish design. Posted on 29 May 2021