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Two men on a fishing boat with fishing gear, one casting a line and the other filming with a professional camera, on a large body of water under a clear sky.
Two people holding up large check awards and trophies at a fishing competition. The woman on the left is wearing a black cap and jacket, and the man on the right is wearing sunglasses, a black jacket, and holding a trophy and a large check. The background features a canopy with logos and a scenic outdoor setting.
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I’m Evan Kung, and I’m proud to be the fifth Canadian angler to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series. Fishing has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I grew up spending countless hours on the water with my dad, competing together in local tournaments across Ontario and even travelling to the U.S. for team championships.

Those early experiences taught me not only how to fish, but also how to dream big. For a long time, I never imagined that competing at the highest level of professional bass fishing could actually be possible.

That changed in 2023, when I decided to take a leap of faith and sign up for the Bassmaster Opens. I had little experience fishing in the U.S., but a lifelong passion and a belief that I could learn and compete.

It’s no easy road for Canadians to reach the Elite Series; the travel, logistics, and competition make it one of the toughest challenges in the sport. But after just two seasons, I earned my qualification, turning a dream I’ve had since childhood into reality.

Now, as I enter my second year on the Bassmaster Elite Series, I’m grateful for the journey, the support of my family, and the chance to represent Canada on one of the biggest stages in bass fishing. This is only the beginning, and I can’t wait to see where the next cast takes me.

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A man wearing a fishing jersey holding two large bass fish, standing in front of a Bassmaster banner during a fishing tournament.
Man holding two large fish, one in each hand, during a fishing event, standing in front of a backdrop with logos and text.
Two people, a woman and a man, are smiling and holding a large trophy on a podium during an outdoor event with Canadian flags and banners.
Two men holding large checks and a fish at a dock. The man on the left is holding a fish, and both are holding giant $10,000 and $1,000 checks. The checks are made out to Evan Kung and Evan Poroznik, awarded for a fishing competition. There are boats on the water in the background.
Two men kneeling on a boat deck next to a large wooden trophy with a fish sculpture on top, and rocks around its base, near a body of water with boats and a shoreline in the background.
A group of four people standing outdoors under a blue and red canopy with the text 'BARRIE BASS MASTERS' in white. They are holding large checks and posing next to a mounted fishing trophy of a big bass fish. One person is holding a small black box, and another is holding an award plaque. There is a table with some items and a pavilion in the background.
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