Links:
Live Video: Day 1 – Day 2 – Championship Saturday Live – Championship Saturday Awards Live
Images: Days 1-2 – Championship Saturday
Results: Super 6 Final Results – Super 6 Payback Totals
Hytorc Solo Tour Rookie of the Year – Will Granberry
Port O’connor pro Will Granberry is on his first season on the Elite Redfish Series was looking head long at a chance to win The National Championship. “I just fish simple, if I do what I do and get what I want, you can bet the next day or days I will be doing the same thing.” Will told a very loud crowd at the day 2 weigh in taking place at the Painted Marlin at JIm’s Pier in South Padre Island.
While it would not be a National Championship Title in his first season on the Elite Solo Tour and his first time ever fishing in head to head competitions without teammates or draw partners, Will equipped himself well by finishing off his rookie season in fine style placing 2nd at the National Championship and winning the Hytorc of Texas Rookie of the Year Award.
Granberry compiled a total of 1,621 Angler of the Year points during the 2022 season, good enough for 4th place overall behind Bo Favre, Gary Moreno and Mark Robinson. Pretty good company, Rookie! Congratulations Will we are excited to see what you’ll do in your 2nd season on the tour in 2023.
For his efforts Granberry received all of 2023 entry fees paid ($5,000.00) and took home the Hytorc of Texas $1,000.00 bonus check. Will fishes from many top sponsors and brands but featured Texas Ranger Whiskey as his title sponsor in 2022.
Related Links.
Bo Favre Wins Angler of the Year
AOY Points Final
YTD Total Paybacks
Reserve National Champion and Hytorc Rookie of the Year
A special thank you to the South Padre Island CVB for hosting the National Championship Event again this season. Your commitment to the sport, the tour, the anglers, their families, friends and fans of redfishing everywhere was apparent from the first moments the rig rolled into town until we exited 5 days later. Thank you!
South Padre Island is a resort town on a barrier island of the same name, off the southern coast of Texas. It’s known for its beaches and calm waters. South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center is home to a 5-story watchtower with views of migrating birds. The South Padre Island Dolphin Research & Sealife Nature Center offers boat tours and touch tanks. Sea turtles are rescued and rehabilitated at Sea Turtle Inc.
HYTORC makes industrial bolting safer and simpler. With 50 years of experience focused entirely on developing the highest quality industrial bolting systems, HYTORC is the most trusted name in the industry. From steel mills and mining equipment to refineries, power plants, and wind turbines; we have developed solutions for every bolting application imaginable. For custom projects, our highly experienced engineering team is at your service to design the most efficient solution for your job with simple operation and economical pricing in mind.
