Burwell Angling
Life & Career
Craig Burwell, of Northwestern Ohio, is a professional bass angler with over 12 years of experience, He has owned his own business for over 8 years and has dedicated himself to the sport of bass angling.
Craig has become the FLW (Fishing League Worldwide) Indian Lake Champion in 2011 and has maintained high rankings in the FLW being a regional qualifier for 8 years running.
Craig is a staple within his community hosting several local tournaments yearly. Giving back to veterans, the local D.A.R.E Program and children with pediatric cancer, he works to make a lasting impact on the lives of many people. He has mentored many by teaching them how fishing and staying focused on dreams and goals will keep them out of trouble.
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Craig has ranked as a top 10 angler in many tournaments. For the 2019 FLW Buckeye Division Craig ranked 17th overall out of 160 anglers. This allowed him to attend the BFL Regional at the Potomac River. Below you will see all of his first-place tournaments.
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First Place Tournaments
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2007 - Salamoids Tournament - Grand Lake St.Mary’s - Champion $3800
2010 - Bassmaster National Qualifier - Lake Gunnersville - $4800
2011 - 2019 - 7 Time FLW Regional Qualifier
2011 - FLW / BFL Series Tournament - Indian Lake - Champion $12,500
2011 - Pro Staff Bass Mafia Most Winning Angler - $6000
2012 - Great Lakes Large Mouth Series Championship -Champion $5000
2013 - Great Lakes Large Mouth (Toledo Division) Series Champion - $1200
2016 - Indian Lake Open - 1st place - $1225
2018 - S.W.B.A.A - 1st place - $660
2018 - S.W.B.A.A - 1st place - $660
2019 - S.W.B.A.A - 1st place - Harrison Lake - $660
2019 - S.W.B.A.A - 1st place - Hudson Lake - $660
2019 - S.W.B.A.A - 1st place - West Harbor Lake Erie - $660
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