Snowden’s First
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Jan 26th, 2009 by OutdoorsFIRST
Modified Jan 26th, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Pro basser Brian Snowden has been around for a while now. As a Bass Elite Series angler, he’s had a shot at winning a few events only to fall just a bit short. Watching these events unfold on television has been painful to view, but Snowden kept fighting.
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Snowden fell short at this BASS event, but not at the first PAA tourney at Toho (Photo BASS Communications)
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After several years of fishing at the highest level of tournament fishing, Snowden had his breakthrough moment at the first PAA Series of the season at Lake Toho. BassFIRST had a chance to ask Snowden how this win has impacted him and what his future goals are.
BF – What is the importance of your first major win?
BS – My first major win gives me the confidence to win again, especially since it was a combination of great anglers from the B.A.S.S. and FLW circuits.
BF – How many years have you been working as a pro angler?
BS – I have been a professional angler since 2001.
BF – What was the key element in taking the victory at Toho?
BS – The key element in taking the victory at Toho was working an area with quality fish slowly and methodically.
BF – What were the basic rod, reel, line, lures and locations you used and fished to win at Toho?
BS – I used a St. Croix Legend Tournament 7′ MH Rod with a Johnny Morris Signature Series Reel (6:4:1) spooled with 17 pound XPS Fluorocarbon Line. I used an XR 75 in Foxy Shad concentrating in Toho fishing the off-shore grass in=2 0the southern portion of the lake.
BF – How do you feel the PAA Series will impact the tournament fishing industry?
BS – I feel the PAA Series will benefit the fishing industry, as well as the anglers that participate in the events in a very positive way.
BF – Will you fish all of the PAA events?
BS – Yes, I will be fishing all of the PAA events.
BF – What are you goals for 2009?
BS – My goals for 2009 are to win a BASS event and qualify for the next Classic.