Please select your home edition
Edition
Maritimo 2023 M600 LEADERBOARD

Crestliner pros go one-two at the Major League Fishing Tackle Warehouse Invitational

by Crestliner Boats 12 May 2023 16:35 UTC
Crestliner pros go one-two at the Major League Fishing Tackle Warehouse Invitational © Major League Fishing

Crestliner Pros John Cox and Keith Carson went one-two this past weekend at the 2023 Tackle Warehouse Invitational for a historic finish.

Cox and Carson, longtime friends and Crestliner duo, took the Lake of Ozarks by storm onboard their Crestliner MX 21's finishing the tournament first and second place, respectively. Cox finished the tournament with a three-day total of 55-14 qualifying for a spot at REDCREST, and Carson finished closely behind with a three-day total of 54-13.

"I felt stuff in that weigh-in that I've never felt at any of the other weigh-ins," Cox said. "I wanted Keith to win; because he's my buddy, I want him to do well. It's bittersweet, but it felt good to win, and to get to go to REDCREST. That's huge, that's unreal; when I heard that, I was like 'Please let me win.' Every time I miss one of those, it's terrible. I watched it at Norman, and I was heartbroken I wasn't there."

As tournament anglers fishing the circuit and longtime friends, Cox and Carson are only a year apart in age and grew up two streets down from each other in DeBary, Florida, making this one-two finish extra special for the duo. Both are noted shallow-water specialists and played to their strengths throughout the tournament to outfish the entire field each day through their sight-fishing expertise. Additionally, both Cox and Carson leverage the synergies of Brunswick Corporation fishing onboard their Crestliner MX 21's, powered by Mercury Pro XS® 250 outboards and outfitted with Lowrance HDS 16 and HDS 12 electronics.

"On behalf of all of us at Crestliner, we are incredibly proud of John and Keith for their historic finish this past weekend and for representing the Crestliner team so well," said Jason Oakes, General Manager, Crestliner Boats. "This was an incredibly special moment for John and Keith to finish first and second. We're looking forward to seeing their momentum continue and building upon our great partnership."

Cox and Carson have a full lineup of tournaments this season representing the Crestliner team fishing the Major League Fishing circuit and the National Professional Fishing League circuit, and Cox will also be representing Crestliner on the Bassmaster Elite series.

To learn more about Crestliner and its tournament level models, visit www.crestliner.com

Related Articles

The best lakes for walleye fishing in the fall
There are countless lakes to choose from Fall fishing can be spectacular, and this is the time of year when northern angling is at its best. There are countless lakes to choose from, so we went to Crestliner Pro Jason Mitchell to find out what his top three picks would be for walleye fishing. Posted on 25 Sep
Crestliner Boats launches all-new 2025 1650 Kodiak
Designed with carefully selected features and riding on an ultra-durable all-welded Deep-V hull Crestliner Boats, a leading aluminum boat builder with a legacy for performance and durability, has announced the launch of the all-new 1650 Kodiak. Posted on 20 Sep
Crestliner unveils 2025 Fish Hawk Series
The all-new Fish Hawk Series, featuring the Fish Hawk 1750 and 1850 Crestliner Boats, a leading aluminum boat builder with a legacy performance and durability, today announced the launch of the all-new Fish Hawk Series, featuring the Fish Hawk 1750 and 1850. Posted on 11 Sep
Crestliner unveils all-new Hawk Series
Offering increased versatility and performance Crestliner Boats, a business and brand within Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today announced the launch of the all-new Hawk Series, featuring the 1650 and 1750 Hawk. Posted on 25 Oct 2023
Crestliner unveils redesigned XF & XFC Bass Boats
Increased bow storage capacity and deck space with enhanced sealed storage compartments Crestliner Boats, a brand and business within Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) known for creating all-welded aluminum fishing, sport and utility boats, today announced its 2024 model year enhancements to the XF and XFC bass and crappie boats. Posted on 18 Oct 2023
Crestliner launches redesigned Super Hawk Series
All-new Super Hawk series bringing a fresh new look to the fishing world Crestliner Boats, a brand within Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today announced the redesign and launch of the all-new Super Hawk series bringing a fresh new look and design, more fishing features and a more comfortable boat model to the fishing world Posted on 13 Oct 2023
Get a Crestliner for under 20k
Make this an unforgettable boating season Whether you dream of early morning fishing or late afternoons on a sun-soaked lake, there's no better time to reach for it than right now. Posted on 19 Feb 2023
Savvy Navvy 2024Maritimo 2023 S600 FOOTER