Wow, what a ride for Smith! The young phenom just locked up the Dakota Lithium Rookie of the Year, edging out his roommate Marks in a nail-biter. After a rocky mid-season, Smith’s monster Day 2 at St. Clair and clutch limit at La Crosse made all the difference. The kid’s resume is already stacked, but this ROY win—especially over Marks—cements his status as the next big thing in bass fishing. Thoughts on his Lake Fork slugfest? #Sports #Bassmaster #RookieOfTheYear