Best Bassmaster Season Yet

Brandon Lester • December 01, 2022

Fishing

2022 was my best season yet on the Bassmaster Elite Series. It was my ninth season on tour and in those 9 seasons I’ve qualified for 8 Bassmaster Classics. That is a stat that I am very proud of because it shows consistency as an angler, and that is something I have always strived for. I was fortunate enough to get two wins in 2022 as well, one in the Bassmaster Opens and one on the Elite Series. These were the first two wins of my career and it definitely felt good to finally seal the deal. Having all my family and friends there at Pickwick Lake in June to see me win my first blue trophy is a moment I will never forget. I am more excited about 2023 than I think I’ve ever been at the start of a season. I’m very comfortable with where I am as an angler right now, and I’ve been playing around with some new techniques and baits in the off-season that I’m excited about. It won’t be long, and we’ll be kicking off the Elite Series down south in Okeechobee, Florida. Y’all be sure and follow along!

--Professional Angler, Brandon Lester

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Brandon Lester

Brandon Lester is in his 10th year as a professional angler on the Bassmaster Elite Series. He was born and raised in Fayetteville, TN, and that is still where he calls home. Brandon was introduced to the outdoors by his Dad and Grandfather at a very young age. He grew up fishing creeks, rivers, farm ponds, and lakes throughout middle Tennessee and north Alabama. Besides his obvious love for fishing Brandon is also a very avid turkey hunter and also enjoys chasing whitetails in the fall and winter. Brandon is a family man and he and his wife Kimberly have two daughters, Leann and Shiloh who also enjoy being outdoors. During his downtime you’ll likely find Brandon and his family camping at one of the many great campsites that Middle Tennessee has to offer.