Scott Martin and Team USA take Silver at Black Bass World Championship!
Imagine fishing for bass in a completely different part of the world. Okuma Pro and Captain Scott Martin and the USA Bass Team did just that a couple weeks ago on the Vaal River in South Africa.
Despite a completely different ecosystem and difficult fishing conditions, Okuma Pro Scott Martin and Team USA managed to stay on the hunt and target spawning areas by sight fishing. They caught the majority of their fish on jerk-baits, jig, and finesse soft-plastic rigs on light line.
Although team USA was unable to conquer team South Africa due to their home field advantage, they managed to take 2nd place, securing the silver medal! A huge win for this group of talented anglers.
CONGRATULATIONS GUYS!
“South Africa was a great first step for USA Bass. It showed just how competitive the sport has become. USA Bass will continue to field teams representing the USA for years to come,” U.S. Angling Vice President, Tony Forte said.
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country RTB USA Bass team will now be preparing to fish the 2018 Pan American Black Bass Championship on Lake Okeechobee in Clewiston, Florida, in February, and the 2018 Black Bass World Championship in Mexico later in the year.
Members included: Members included Lionel Botha, Fred Roumbanis, David Dudley, David Fritts, Scott Martin (team captain), Scott Canterbury, Mark Rose and James Watson
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