
The Johnstons have also participated in the last two Classics, finishing eighth and 11th, respectively in this year’s event as all three Canucks eclipsed the previous mark of 31st, registered in 2016 by Ottawa’s Charles Sim. Gustafson is one of three Canadians on the Elite Series, along with Chris Johnston and his older brother, Cory. Twice he has competed in the US$1-million Bassmaster Classic, the Series’ premiere and most prestigious tournament, finishing 31st and 21st, respectively. Gustafson has appeared in 30 career Elite Series events, finishing in the money 29 times.


That made Gustafson the second Canadian to win on the circuit after Chris Johnston, of Peterborough, Ont., did so on the St. Gustafson, 39, completed his third season on the Elite Series and secured his first win Feb. And players will have access to a selection of equipment from real-world sponsors for maximum immersion and also be able to create their own custom angler to challenge the pros.įortunately, participants won’t have to endure the elements that Gustafson and his fellow pros must when on the water. The game features real-life likenesses of Gustafson and the other pros, including their hair, facial features and body shape. “They (Dovetail Games officials) came to some of our events and at one they did a bunch of photos from every angle of us standing there and casting which they used to create movements.

Johns River, Florida: Lake Guntersville, Alabama Sabine River, Texas Lake Hamilton, Arkansas and Toledo Bend, Texas/Louisiana.ĭave Mercer, of Port Perry, Ont., the official MC of the Bassmaster Elite Series, will also be featured in the game.

Lawrence River Chickamauga Lake, Tennessee: Lake Ray Roberts, Texas: St. The other anglers include American Hank Cherry - who has won the last two US$1-million Bassmaster Classic events - Japan’s Taku Ito and Australian Carl Jocumsen. On Wednesday, Dovetail Games released the virtual fishing simulator “Bassmaster Fishing 2022.” Gustafson, of Kenora, Ont., is one of 10 Elite Series pro anglers that game participants can compete against on some of the bodies of water where Elite Series events are staged. No Canadian has ever won the Bassmasters Classic but Jeff Gustafson now faces a lot more competition in the race to be the first.
