Casey Ashley facts for kids

Casey Ashley, born on February 1, 1984, is a professional bass fisherman from Donalds, South Carolina. He is known for his skills in sport fishing, especially catching bass. Casey went to Piedmont Technical College, where he studied Industrial Electronics.

Casey's Fishing Journey

Casey started his career as a professional angler on the B.A.S.S. Southern Tour. This is a series of fishing competitions. In 2007, he moved up to the Elite Series, which features many of the best anglers.

Winning the Bassmaster Classic

In 2015, Casey Ashley achieved a huge win! He became the champion of the Bassmaster Classic. This is one of the most important fishing tournaments in the world. He caught fish that weighed a total of 50 pounds and 1 ounce. For winning, Casey received a prize of $300,000. By March 2017, he had won 11 professional tournaments on the Bassmaster tour.

Sponsors and Videos

Like many professional athletes, Casey Ashley works with sponsors. These are companies that support him and his fishing career. In return, Casey helps promote their products. Some of his sponsors include Mercury, Triton, and Yeti Coolers.

Casey also enjoys sharing his knowledge about fishing. He has created many videos about bass fishing. These videos help other people learn tips and tricks for catching fish.

Casey's Achievements

Casey Ashley has had a very successful career in professional fishing. Here are some of his main achievements:

• He has won 1 Bassmaster Classic title.
• His career winnings from B.A.S.S. tournaments are over $1,500,000.
• He has won 4 career tournaments.
• He has finished in the top ten 26 times in various competitions.
• He has competed in the BASSMASTER Classic 10 times.