I just finished the FLW Tour stop number six at the Potomac River, and what a great feeling to win again! It’s been a long time since I won a tour level event, and this one could not have come at a better time – what a difference a year can make. About this time last year, things were pretty shaky for me. I had a heart attack in May, and confidence was probably at an all-time low. What turned it around? It actually was the heart attack. I just have a new way of looking at things – more relaxed, better perspective on what’s important. It also gave me a small break – one where I got to feeling really well, exercised, lost a little weight and started gaining confidence by fishing on my own with a renewed outlook. I also started filming a lot for Fishing and Hunting Texas, which I have thoroughly enjoyed. I’ve always fished the best when I was really busy, confident and relaxed. That’s where I am now. It feels good, and I’m looking forward to many more years of winning!
2020 Bassmaster Angler of the Year
2020 Bassmaster Angler of the Year It is hard to put in to words how it feels to have the greatest accomplishment of my career occur in the context of the most chaotic year of my life, and I imagine many of yours too – 2020. But in the midst of all the chaos, my job, while disrupted for a few months, resumed after a few months thanks to the efforts made by B.A.S.S to provide a full season for us. I am so appreciative to them and my fellow anglers for pulling together to make this happen. And … Read More...
