Category: Breaking Through

Torian Claims World’s Fair

Posted by Terry Battisti | Jul 30, 2023 | Breaking Through, Old Tournament Organizations, Sticks of the Past |

In Torian Claims World’s Fair we look back at John Torian’s early bass career and hit on the World Exposition Open Bass Tournament he won.

Aaron Martens Through the Years

Posted by Terry Battisti | Nov 4, 2022 | Breaking Through, Western |

This is a story in pictures that follow the career of one of the best bass anglers that have ever graced the stage. All I will say is this. As you go through these pictures, please reach deep into your soul and pray for Aaron and the Martens family.

Takumi Ito Video Games to Elites

Posted by Terry Battisti | Mar 20, 2022 | Breaking Through, Japan, Videos |

Takumi Ito Video Games to Elites is Taku’s story about how he got interested in bass fishing from an American video game and where it led him

Hackney Born to Fish

Posted by Terry Battisti | Mar 12, 2022 | Breaking Through, Videos |

Hackney grew up in a fishing family and doesn’t even remember his first outing in search of fish. His earliest memories are of fishing every weekend with his entire family.

Larry Nixon’s Rookie Year

Posted by Terry Battisti | Feb 19, 2022 | Breaking Through, Videos |

The year was 1977 and after some convincing from fellow Toledo Bend guide Tommy Martin, Nixon decided to give it a try.

Breaking Though – OT Fears

Posted by Pete Robbins | May 7, 2021 | Breaking Through, Old Tournament Organizations |

In Breaking Though – OT Fears, Pete delves into the 1987 RedMan All-American and OT Fears’ “third time’s a charm” win of the event.

Breaking Though – Randy Blaukat

Posted by Pete Robbins | Apr 9, 2021 | Breaking Through |

Blaukat removed the drain plug from his boat, along with the outboard cowling and trolling motor. “I flooded the whole floor and my partner and I lay on the front deck and pulled the boat through.” Fortunately, he had a 360-series Ranger, which had low sides and, more importantly, a flat transom.

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written by Terry Battisti