Bob Downey

Years as a full-time pro angler: 3
Signature technique/strength: Shallow-water power fishing
Home waters: Minnesota/Wisconsin — too many lakes and rivers to name!
Favorite place to fish: Mississippi River
Career highlights: Bob qualified for the Elites via the Central Opens after winning the 2019 Bassmaster Central Open at Grand Lake. In his first two seasons, Bob has earned four Top 20s.
Did you know: In 2006, when Bob was a teenager, he entered a pro-am fishing tournament and ended up teamed with now-fellow Elite Series pro and 2021 AOY Seth Feider. They won the tournament.