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Illinois native Trey McKinney makes Bassmaster history

September 15, 2026

Trey McKinney has spent much of his young fishing career proving that an angler from southern Illinois can compete with – and beat – the ...

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Illinois native Trey McKinney makes Bassmaster history

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Trey McKinney has spent much of his young fishing career proving that an angler from southern Illinois can compete with – and beat – the best bass fishermen in the country. After finishing second in the Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings in each of his first two Elite seasons, he finally claimed the title ...

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