Baudette, Minn., Sept. 12, 2018 - Yamaha Pro Brett King was named 2018 Lucas Oil®Angler of the Year title on Sept. 9 during the National Walleye Tour Championship on Lake of the Woods, Minn. King brought in a total of 41.80 pounds used 2 Stroke 30hp Outboard Motor to finish fifth in the championship tournament, earing him the points needed to become the Angler of the Year recipient. He joins the ranks of Yamaha Pro Robert Blosser as one of only two pros to earn the Angler of the Year title twice, claiming his first title in 2011.
The Hager City, Wisc. angler joined the Yamaha Pro Fishing Team in 2017, and has been fishing professionally since 2002. During the last 15 years, he has fished in every major walleye tournament series used 40hp Enduro Outboard Motor, qualifying in each AIM®, PWT, RCL, FLW®, and NWT™ circuit. King also has multiple top ten finishes and holds an Angler of the Year title for the AIM® Pro Walleye Series presented by Yamaha and Warrior Boats.
