PALATKA, Fla. — Cory Johnston finally has his first Elite Series victory.

Johnston, of Cavan, Ont., emphatically captured the circuit event on the St. Johns River on Sunday. Johnston’s final five-fish limit weighed 19 pounds nine ounces, giving him 93 pounds six ounces overall to finish over 21 pounds ahead of runner-up Brad Whatley of the U.S.

PALATKA, Fla. — Cory Johnston finally has his first Elite Series victory.{ai:summary}<p>Canadian angler Cory Johnston secures his first Elite Series win with a dominant performance at the St. Johns River. Johnston's impressive final five-fish limit secures him victory with a total weight of 93 pounds six ounces, well ahead of the competition. #sports</p>

Canadian Cory Johnston registers first career Elite Series victory in Florida

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