Dustin Wilks Professional Angler
About Dustin
Dustin began his professional fishing career while earning a BS degree in Fisheries from North Carolina State University in 1999. The same year he won the Bassmaster Eastern Invitational Trail ‘Angler of the Year’ title. Dustin has since qualified for the prestigious Bassmaster Classic five times.
Tournament Career Highlights
All time highest weight record for ‘Day on the Lake’ Bassmaster Magazine feature (2009)2009, 2004, 2003, 2002 and 1999 Bassmaster Classic contender
Overall 13th finish in 2008 Bassmaster Elite Series
Overall 16th finish in 2005 Elite 50 Series
Overall 10th finish in 2004 Elite 50 Series
Ranked 17th in 2003 Angler of the Year
Ranked 10th in 2002 Angler of the Year
Angler of Year in the Bassmaster Eastern Invitational Trail 1998-99
Overall Winner in World Championship Fishing Event in Mobile AL 2000
Cover story in the Bassmaster Tour Magazine 1999-2000 Season
Fifth Place all-time money winner in the World Championship Fishing events
1997 North Carolina B.A.S.S. Federation Champion
Tournament finishes
