Ott Defoe



Ott Defoe

Bio

Hometown: Blacksburg, SC
Home Waters: Lake Norman
Career Winnings: $1,412,517

A graduate of Clemson University with a degree in engineering, Montgomery is one of the most proficient anglers in MLF history in the “every scorable bass counts” format. In his professional career, he has two tour-level wins, 34 Top 10s, five-time qualifier for the REDCREST, and a four-time for the Bassmaster Classic. In 2022, Montgomery won the Academy Sports + Outdoors Heritage Cup at Douglas Lake and Fort Loudoun in Knoxville, Tennessee. Andy is known as an expert in dock fishing, he consistently pulls big bass off structure by skipping, flipping, and pitching.

Gear up like Ott Defoe

Tennessee native Arthur “Ott” DeFoe had a very good year in 2016, winning his first regular-season Elite event and easily qualifying for the Bassmaster Classic®. When he was twelve, he joined the East Tennessee Bass Anglers Club—and it’s been all fishing, all the time, ever since. He won the 2011 Bassmaster Rookie of the Year award, and has fished every Classic since, placing 5th in 2012 and 4th in 2014.

Ott lives in Knoxville with his wife, Jennie, daughter, Abbie, and twins, Parker and Elizabeth. His family travels to most of the tournaments with him in support. When not fishing for a living, he fishes for fun, spending most of his time on local rivers chasing smallmouth in his 18’ GRIZZLY boat.


Ott's Tournament Bass Boat

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Watch Ep. 3 of Bass Pro Shops Between The Scales ft. Ott Defoe

Between The Scales Episode 3 Joins professional bass angler Ott Defoe as he prepares for the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Stage 2 tournament. In this behind-the-scenes video, you'll see how Ott organizes his tackle and equipment, and hear his insights on what lures he expects to use during the tournament. Watch as Ott shares his love of tinkering with baits and making his own crankbaits, giving him an advantage over other tournament fishermen. Don't miss this insider's look into the life of a professional angler and the preparation that goes into each tournament. Be sure to subscribe to Bass Pro Shops YouTube channel for more content like this!


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