Welcome to a New Issue of

On The Line

The Callis Chronicles

It’s getting hot and humid outside. And the water temperature is

rising with it. As long as you can stand the heat, the bass will be

there, hiding themselves. There will always be active fish in the

shallows, hiding in the pads, in the grass, or under docks and

laydowns. But where is the most productive spot to fish.

In general, everywhere, because you never know where the big girls

may want to be. But look for those areas that stick out. The dock

that sticks out into the deeper water, the one that sits leading into a

cove or pocket, or an irregular feature along the shore. Pads that

stick out, or form a pocket are a great place for them to hide and

ambush. Laydowns that over them the ability to move up shallow

or out deep with lots of cover are also great ambush points. Be

patient and be ready to drive the hook home!

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Young Anglers Put Down Their Rods: Is the Dream Too Costly?

As we watched Derek Hudnall's emotional retirement video, a sobering realization hit the bass fishing community. He's not the only young, talented angler stepping away from the pro circuit recently. Just last year, Micah Frazier and Bradley Hallman also made the tough call to walk away from their full-time fishing dreams.

These surprising departures have many wondering: what's behind this troubling trend? Why are passionate anglers in their prime opting out of chasing their lifelong ambitions on the pro bass fishing tour?

The Financial Burden

In his heartfelt announcement, Derek Hudnall didn't mince words - the financial pressures of being a touring pro are immense. Bass fishing is truly a "pay-to-play" sport where anglers must fund all their travel, entry fees, and expenses out of pocket. Without solid sponsorship backing, even a successful pro can struggle to sustain themselves year after year.

Frazier, Hallman, and now Hudnall have all cited money as a huge obstacle. Their talent and drive was never in question, but constantly fronting the steep costs of competition became too heavy a burden.

The Personal Sacrifices  

However, money isn't the only factor at play. Derek emphasized how the grueling tour schedule and inconsistent income stream takes a major toll on family life and relationships. Spouses, partners, and loved ones must make huge personal sacrifices for an angler to chase this dream.

If that support system frays, as Derek implied his did, the already difficult path becomes even more challenging. Perhaps this relentless emotional strain, compounded with the financial pressures, ultimately proves too much for some anglers to bear.

A BrokenSystem?

So is being an aspiring pro angler simply unsustainable unless you're ultrawealthy or terribly lucky? What can be done to fix this "pay-to-play" model that seems to be pushing out so much young talent?

As fans and community members, we're left with many questions. Is there more to this trend than just money and personal stress? Or are the very structures and economics of professional bass fishing fundamentally broken for anyone except the most fortunate few?

We need your voice on this important issue. What are your thoughts on why so many young dreams are fading? And what ideas do you have to create a more sustainable path for aspiring pros? Share your perspective with us, and let's spark some meaningful discussions on how to keep top anglers in the sport they love.

The future and soul of professional bass fishing is at stake. With your insights, maybe we can help rewrite the narrative - before we lose even more exceptional up-and-coming talent.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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