Adrian Avena, aka "Jersey Boy", was born and raised in New Jersey. His love for fishing came when his father took him panfishing. Sitting by his father's side, they would patiently watch for the bobber to "tic". It didn't matter if it was 5 minutes or 20 minutes, every tic made his heart jump wondering what on earth could be at the end of his line. Fishing today is no different for him. Every "tic" of his worm, every thud of his jig, and every time his crank bait rod loads up is the moments he lives for.
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Adrian pursued his dream starting on the FLW Tour for four years, and then competed on the Bassmaster Elite Series for three years (2016-2018). He now competes on the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour.
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In the offseason, Adrian is passionate about saltwater fishing, commercial conch fishing, home improvement, and spending time with his wife, children, family, and friends.
Bass Pro Tour
Career Wins: 1
Redcrest Appearances: 3
2019 AOY finish: 37th
2020 AOY finish: 15th
2021 AOY finish: 30th
2022 AOY finish: 12th
2023 AOY finish: 23rd
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Pro Circuit 2021
Top 5 Finishes: 2
Points finish: 12th
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B.A.S.S.
Career Wins: 0
Top 5 Finishes: 2
Top 10 Finishes: 5
Top 20 Finishes: 16
Classic Appearances: 1
2016 AOY Finish: 45th
2017 AOY Finish: 46th
2018 AOY Finish: 48th
FLW
Career Wins: 2
Top 10 Finishes: 10
Total Events Fished: 50
Cup Appearances: 3
Years As FLW Tour Pro: 4
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