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40 central Alabama. I also enjoy catching giant crappie on Lake Jordan." Master of the Freshwater Fishing Universe Scott Canterbury grew up fishing on Alabama Power lakes but nowadays makes a living on them and reservoirs across the nation. "I learned how to fish on the Coosa River with my dad and my uncles," said Canterbury, a Moody native who was a plumber until turning pro fisherman. "When I was 12 or so we started fishing Lay Lake and the tailrace there and at Logan Martin. That style of fishing is still a passion for me, holds a special place in my heart and led to where I'm at now." The Bassmasters Elite 2019 Angler of the Year has earned nearly $2 million since becoming a full-time pro in 2012, when Canterbury was Rookie of the Year on the Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) tour. 2019 was the best year for the blue-collar guy who never dreamed of being a professional but worked his way up to the Top 10 of what is now the FLW Toyota Series, where amateur anglers can advance. Canterbury earned more than $200,000 his last couple of years on the FLW pro tour and has since moved on to Bassmaster, winning $326,446.92 last year. But the average angler who pulls in a trophy bass on Lake Martin might hold off trying to match Canterbury's exploits. Without his many sponsors, he "wouldn't even attempt" to take on a sport that requires $5,000 for rods, reels and tackle, $45,000 in annual entrance fees, a Smith Lake quiet at sunrise near the Duncan Bridge. Canterbury has won nearly $2 million fishing since 2012.

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