Shimano North America Fishing congratulates Shimano Pro Alex Davis on an impressive victory at the National Professional Fishing League event on Lay Lake presented by Work Sharp. In a razor-thin battle against one of the toughest fields in professional bass fishing, Davis secured the win with a three-day total of 51 pounds, 10 ounces.
Throughout the event, Davis relied heavily on Shimano gear to efficiently target fish in multiple scenarios around Lay Lake. Pictured below, Davis can be seen holding a Curado 72MH Rod paired with a Curado 150 M. Photo Credits to the NPFL.
The Shimano Curado 150 M consistently helps anglers to tournament wins like this. It's a durable reel built for smooth casting and precise control. Featuring Shimano's MGL Spool III, SVS Infinity braking, and Hagane Body construction, the Curado 150 M excels in both close-quarters dock skipping and long open-water casts. Davis paired the reel with the Curado 72MH rod featuring Hi-Power X construction, the setup offers the perfect balance of sensitivity, backbone, and tip action needed to work baits properly, drive strong hooksets, and pull fish away from heavy cover.
"When skipping docks I used the Curado rod because it has the power to get them out," said Davis. "It has the perfect action to work the bait properly but not move it much in the water column and has plenty of backbone to get great hooksets. This setup was key to winning the tournament."
In a closely contested event, Davis maintained his lead, finishing just shy of a pound ahead of second‑place angler Patrick Walters. The result extends Davis's remarkable season and highlights the trusted performance and reliability valued by top‑tier professional bass anglers.
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