The last two months have been an emotional roller coaster for myself, family and friends. Without going into too much detail. I would like to say that my other half has decided to move on and leave our fishing community. This was a very sudden and it seems an influenced move that happened days after the Roosevelt Tournament. In hind site this has been the best situation that could have happened to me personally. The timing was a little off, but it's spring even the bass are in the mood for new love. Unfortunately she also took all the pictures of the tournament at Rosy with her. (I will have a Go-Pro before next Derby) So I have no pictures to show of this tournament. I was also forced to make one of the hardest decisions of my first year as a Pro. I was left in a position where it is not possible for me to fish the California Delta. I have had to do a lot of personal restructuring to maintain my home and myself.
As professional anglers we are on the road a lot. Most of us thrive on our support from our families and friends. When we have that support it gives us the opportunity to focus and excel at the sport we love. We participate at one of the highest levels in bass fishing. We all have worked very hard, and our families have worked very hard to get us to this level. Challenges often show themselves at the most inopportune times it's how we handle these situations that help decipher who we are. I will miss one tournament but I will not let this challenge keep me from succeeding in our sport. The passion and fire I have for professional bass fishing and this sport cannot be put out by the faults of others. The light had dimmed for just a moment but is alive and burning with more focus and intensity than ever before. I will fish all the tournaments I originally planned including the US OPEN with the exception of Cal-Delta. I thank all of my friends and fellow anglers who have supported and stood by me as this challenge was met head on and overcome in a speedy yet personally satisfying chain of events.
With all that being said , My yellow bird and I have already been on the water and putting a hurting to the spawn and post spawn bass that have crossed our paths.. I am currently working on next years scheduling and there's a very good chance that I will be fishing the Texas Team Trails as well as the tournaments here on the west coast. I will keep y'all posted and will be sharing videos and pictures when they are available
