"The Bass Apprentice"
I would like to take a moment to introduce myself and my page. My name is Ed and I'm just a farm boy trapped in the city who fishes the banks of KCMO area to relax and Geek out on bass fishing. I started bass fishing with my Dad and uncle in the late 80's when I was in my early teens. Took a hiatus trying to figure out life, but found myself immersed back into it. I'm a bank-fisherman because I'm a broke, working family man, hehehe. I love all sorts of fishing but have a passion for casting lures. Love bass fishing, or Panfish on light tackle when the bite gets tough.
My most recent whopper's are a 20# Common Carp on 8 pound line and a ML rod and my personal best Largemouth at 9# on a Classic Fire Tiger Rat-l-trap.
I began a really cool relationship with Bill Lewis Outdoors this past year (2015) when they noticed some of my light-tackle catches and gave me an opportunity to participate as a field staffer. I have loved using Rat-L-Traps since I began fishing, but the last few years, I've been targeting all sorts of fun species with Tiny Traps. I picked up a White Bass and Crappie last year that both qualified for Missouri Master Angler awards, but one of my favorites was a 4# Largemouth that I tussled with on ultralight gear and 4# mono.
I'm not a tournament Pro or anything, but have been enjoying testing Traps and sharing my experiences with all who will listen.
My goal with this page isn't necessarily to get sponsors and fish for a living, more so to write stories from the perspective of a Midwest bank angler who just loves to bass fish. My opinions are derived from research, trial and error, and what works for me.
I'm a self-proclaimed "Bass Apprentice", far from a master. There is so much data and so many articles out there catering to the Bassmaster, tournament pro's and the like...but not much for the every day blue collar bank fisherman. I'm hoping to make a small dent in that problem one experience at a time.
Welcome and enjoy!
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