| In recent years, the popularity of high school and college bass fishing has grown exponentially. There’s no denying the effectiveness of the programs, as they have helped develop many of today’s professional bass anglers. These young anglers are traveling, fishing new waters, and learning to catch bass. The competition and camaraderie from these events are also creating an enthusiastic next generation of anglers.
One challenge, especially for those who fish outside of their home region at events, is learning how to break down new water, but some techniques work just about everywhere. Carson-Newman Fishing Team head coach Hunter Sales fished in college events and high school himself and now competes as a professional in the National Professional Fishing League, and shared some insight on how to approach this dilemma.
Decorated Illinois high school angler and Bassmaster High School All-American, Carter Pjesky, also weighed in on how he approaches events away from home to find success and the baits he can’t leave home without. |
