John Cox

John

Cox

Biography

John Cox is fishing his first year on the Bassmaster Elite Series. The seasoned pro has competed for 11 years as a professional and qualified for the Elite Series after the 2019 Basspro.com Opens season. Cox has two Bassmaster wins at the Opens level (2017 & 2019 Lake Chickamauga). Cox has always fished in two Bassmaster Classics.

Personal Info

Hometown

DeBary,

Florida

Birthdate

December 12, 1985

Family

Melissa (wife), Alyssa, Adam, Nan, Lily (children)

Content

Flat worms, smallmouth hair and Toyota Bonus Bucks for Cox

By Alan McGuckin

John Cox's current momentum is hotter than Friday night fish fry grease.

Daily Limit: Jam-packed race on St. Clair

By Mike Suchan

Nobody knew who was going to win last week’s YETI Bassmaster Elite at Lake St. Clair until the last five fish hit the scales.

Toyota Talks: Cox's changes for St. Clair

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After a few adjustments, John Cox led three days of the YETI Bassmaster Elite at Lake St. Clair.

Cox seizes St. Clair lead

By David A. Brown

John Cox crushed the smallmouth bite on Day 1 of the YETI Bassmaster Elite at Lake St. Clair with a five-fish limit weighing 24-12.

Fantasy Fishing: Eufaula will demand versatility

By Coy Greathouse

Have you ever been on a diet, and when you hit your goal you go celebrate with a big juicy steak? And you know the entire week before that it’s coming, and it’s all you can think about? That’s...

Fantasy Fishing: Time to brush up on your game at Eufaula

By Richard Lindgren

I think it’s fair to say that the Rapala Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing pundits will be rustier than the Bassmaster Elite Series anglers themselves. It honestly feels like we are starting a new season...

Daily Limit: Clunn guns for three-peat

By Mike Suchan

Rick Clunn stunned the bass fishing world with back-to-back wins on the St. Johns River. Can he make it a three-peat?

Meet the Elites: John Cox

By Mark Hicks

Tracking John Cox's career from its beginnings in Florida.

Fantasy Fishing: Bank on records at Chickamauga

By Coy Greathouse

There's still time to sign up for Rapala Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing. This year there are more opportunities to win, even if you missed the first two tournaments of the year.As I’m...

Fantasy Fishing: Go all-in on sight fishermen at St. Johns

By Richard Lindgren

Kicking off the season in Florida is a tradition in tournament bass fishing that has stood the test of time.

Fantasy Fishing: Prove it in Palatka

By Pete Robbins

Upgraded for 2020, Rapala Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing is a competitive game where true bass fishing fans can pit their knowledge against other fanatics. Sign up today for bragging...

Fantasy Fishing: Giant St. Johns bass again in 2020

By Coy Greathouse

Upgraded for 2020, Rapala Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing is a competitive game where true bass fishing fans can pit their knowledge against other fanatics. Sign up today for bragging rights and to...

Daily Limit: It’s a wrap on Elite 2019

By Mike Suchan

Tying up loose ends after a fantastic final event for the 2019 Bassmaster Elite Series.

Opens profile: Cox's quandary

By Mark Hicks

Florida’s John Cox is faced with a quandary. Should he fish the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2020 or FLW? Because he has firmly established himself as one of the country’s hottest tournament anglers,...

Daily Limit: Shuffle the Classic deck

By Mike Suchan

How might this field deal ‘em on Lake HartwellSame as a deck of playing cards, there are 52 anglers competing in the 2018 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.Bear with the...

Lake Toho action

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'I'm headed to Kissimmee!'

By Ronnie Moore

Pulled up on a few anglers not far from the launch ramp. Ish Monroe, John Cox and a few local anglers, but none stayed for long.As Cox headed out he yelled "I'm headed to Kissimmee!" Cox is running...

Lake Toho registration

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