Arthur F. DeFoe better known as Ott Defoe (born September 17, 1985), is a professional bass fisherman from Knoxville, Tennessee.

Ott Defoe
Born (1985-09-17) September 17, 1985 (age 39)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationProfessional fisherman
OrganizationMLF Bass Pro Tour
Known forSport fishing
Awards2019 B.A.S.S. Classic Champion

He was the 2019 Bassmaster Classic Champion with a total weigh in of 49lbs -3oz and took the cash winnings of $300,000 (US).[1][2][3] As of March 2019 he has had 6 wins in Bassmaster Professional Tournaments and has collected over $2,000,000 in prize money.[4][5]

He was the Bassmaster 2011 Rookie of the Year.[6]

He is sponsored by Bass Pro Shops, Nitro Boats, Mercury, Humminbird, Mossy Oak, Minn Kota/Talon, General Tire, Costa, Huk, Buff, T-H Marine, Lithium Pros, Rapala Terminator, VMC, Onyx/Arctic Shield, Aqua-Vu, Swagger Tackle, Superior Walls of East Tennessee/Warrior Precast, Dowco, and Joe's Jerky.[7]

Personal life

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He is married to his wife Jennie and they have three children Abbie, Parker, and Elizabeth.

His is the son of Bud and Erieka DeFoe.

Career Stats

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  • 1 Bassmaster Classic Titles
  • Career winnings: over $2,000,000 (B.A.S.S.)
  • Career Wins: 6
  • Career Top Ten finishes: 28
  • Times in the BASSMASTER Classic: 8

References

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  1. ^ "anglers | Bassmaster". www.bassmaster.com. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  2. ^ "Ott DeFoe". Bassmaster. 2011-02-03. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  3. ^ "Bassmaster Classic: Knoxville native Ott DeFoe wins at home". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  4. ^ "Ott DeFoe". Bassmaster. 2011-02-03. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  5. ^ "Ott DeFoe". Major League Fishing. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  6. ^ "DeFoe wins Rookie of the Year". Bassmaster. 2011-06-19. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  7. ^ "Ott DeFoe". Major League Fishing. Retrieved 2019-05-07.