OCEAN SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI – February 10, 2022, American Baitworks is excited to announce the addition of Bassmaster Elite Series angler Matty Wong to our pro fishing team. Wong will add American Baitworks products from Freedom Tackle and BaitFuel Fish Attractant to his tackle arsenal this season.

Wong joins American Baitworks Pro’s Cliff Crochet (MLF), Greg Vinson (MLF), JT Kenney (MLF), Jeremy Lawyer (MLF), Bryan Thrift (MLF), Scott Dobson (MLF), Lee Livesay (Bassmaster Elite), Justin Hamner (Bassmaster Elite), Scott Canterbury (Bassmaster Elite), Bryan New (Bassmaster Elite), Matt Robertson (Bassmaster Elite), Chris Zaldain (Bassmaster Elite) and Patrick Walters (Bassmaster Elite). 

Matty Wong

If you haven’t heard the name Matty Wong yet, you soon will. Matty brings new excitement to the Bassmaster Elite Series and is expected to become a fan favorite quickly. Learning how to fish on the island Oahu, Hawaii, Wong has been addicted to fishing since his first hookset. At 33, he is the first Hawaiian angler to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series. Wong brings a unique perspective and fresh approach to the series. His imaginative mindset stems from his passion for photography, videography and his diverse portfolio of fishing styles which can be found on his YouTube channel: Capture Fish. 

Matty qualified for the Elite Series by coming up through the ranks and winning the 2021 Bass Nation.  

“I’m excited to partner with American Baitworks for my rookie season on the Bassmaster Elite Series tour.” said Matty Wong “I’m a fishing geek and the technical design of fishing products really matters to me. Having Freedom Tackle products and BaitFuel tied on this season are going be major tools to help me compete at the highest level in the sport.”