Buddy Gross
Chattanooga's own Buddy Gross - Buddy is a two-time FLW Tour winner who earned an invitation into the Elites via the Eastern Opens division. During his rookie campaign, Buddy won the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Eufaula, coming from 10th place on Championship Sunday to win his first Elite title. Buddy won another at Harris Chain in 2022.
Jeff Gustafson
2023 Bassmaster Classic winner in Knoxville Tennessee. From Kenora, Ontario, Jeff Gustafson's career include 11 top 20 finishes, one of which was first place at the Bassmaster Elite on the Tennessee River in 2021 and winning the Bassmaster Classic in 2023.
