John Cox
Florida
Elite Series
Biography
Years as a full-time pro angler: 12
Signature technique/strength: ”I like to be able to touch the bottom where I’m fishing”
Home waters: St. Johns River, Harris Chain & Kissimmee Chain
Favorite place to fish: New York
Career highlights: In 2019, John earned an Elite Series invitation through both the Central and Eastern Opens divisions, no doubt aided by his win at the 2019 Eastern Open at Chickamauga Lake and a second-place finish at the 2019 Central Open at Lewis Smith Lake.
Did you know: As a child John had a poster of fellow Elite Series pro and 2020 AOY winner Clark Wendlandt on his wall.