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EVERS’ GREATEST ACT By Joe Shangle Oklahoma pro overcame incredible challenges – on and off the water – during career year in 2019 I t’s a question that causes MLF pro Edwin Evers to pause for a few beats before answering: “Was 2019 your best season ever?” Considering a 22-year career that includes 13 major wins and more than $3.6 million in tournament winnings – including one nine-month period from 2015 to 2016 during which he won two tour-level events, a major champi- onship and more than a half-million dollars – the Oklahoman’s hesitation is understandable. “You know what?” Evers eventually answers. “Yes. I’d have to say that it was. 2019 was different than all the others for a lot of reasons, but I think it was my best year as a pro. It was definitely the most memorable.” FEBRUARY-MARCH 2020 | MAJORLEAGUEFISHING.COM | FLWFISHING.COM 45