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2023 National Kayak Series’ AOY Race Update

Angler of the Year races are heading towards being finalized or just heating up, so lets see who’s making a run for the coveted titles in the kayak game!

Kayak Bass Fishing

The Kayak Bass Fishing Angler of the Year race is always an interesting one with the additional bonus for top 10 anglers who get to compete in The Ten. This season has seen some new faces creeping into the mix as well as some familiar ones.

Mike Elsea and Ryan Mattlewicz both in the mix with one win and some consistent finishes as well Jimmy McClurkan who is doing what he does with consistency. Jake Angulas and Nick Audi both having won not just an event but entire weekends in the Northeast have set themselves up for solid chances at the title. However it's Ryan Nye who has put together 4 great finishes with a little room available or needed to improve. Rookie of the Year contender Wyatt Hammond of North Carolina is sitting solidly in 4th place overall putting him in prime position to potentially take both titles.

Rank	Angler	State	Points
1	Ryan Nye	CT	2304
1	Casey Reed	VA	2304
3	Jake Angulas	NH	2280
4	Wyatt Hammond	NC	2274
5	Justin Largen	VA	2262
6	Alex Miller	PA	2256
7	Jake Coucoules	NJ	2250
7	Glenn Landstrom	IN	2250
9	Jimmy McClurkan	TN	2226
10	Ryan Matylewicz	PA	2220

Hobie Bass Open Series

Going into event 5 coming up at Cayuga Lake, Ewing Minor has had a solid start in the Hobie BOS Angler of the Year rankings. However he has Jaxton Orr and a slew of other hammers close behind. 

Rank	Angler	State	Points
1	Ewing Minor	VA	766
2	Jaxton Orr	IN	750
3	Matt Millard	TN	744
4	Jason Broach	SC	744
5	Brandon Prince	MO	735
6	Adam Riser	TN	730
7	Garrett Wade	AL	729
8	Rus Snyders	TN	725
9	Jay Wallen	KY	721
10	Jordan Marshall	TN	716

Bassmaster Kayak Series

Some more usual suspects in the Bassmaster Kayak Series have kept in the discussion for the 2023 Dakota Lithium Angler of the Year including the 2022 Bassmaster Kayak Championship winner Eric Siddiqi. Nick Dyer has the lead however after 5 events with 4 remaining for the regular season.

Rus Snyders keeping himself in the hunt in 8th place while Jordan Marshall holds the final top 10 spot just 8 points in front of Kristine Fischer. The next stop will be La Crosse and a final stop at the Susquehanna River for anglers to get into the mix!

Rank	Angler	State	Points
1	Nick Dyer	AL	727
2	Eric Siddiqi	OH	718
3	Joshua Diehl	GA	697
4	Tom Kazmierski	GA	683
5	Garrett Morgan	AR	666
6	Lance Burris	MO	662
7	William Crockett	MD	640
8	Korie Vire	IL	619
9	Barry Davis	SC	614
10	Mark Edwards	WV	590