Jeremiah T. Bagwell
Nickname – JT
Birth date –
Hometown –
Family – Elisabeth (wife)
Fishing Influences – Arnold and Juanita King (Grandparents)
Years Fishing – 25+
Biggest Strength (on the water) – Pitching Jigs
Biggest Weakness (on the water) – Finesse Fishing
Fishing Accomplishments – Winner of 2002 Exelon’s Fishing for a Cure (Charity Event)
- 2003
- 2004
- Several Tournament Wins
- Several Big Bass Awards
- BFL Regional Qualifier
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Off the water Accomplishments – Pro Staff member for several great companies
- Articles are regularly printed in American Bass Anglers and Inside Line Magazines.
- Bagwell’s Bass Tactics (weekly column) runs on multiple very high-traffic websites.
- Articles are used on websites in the
- Featured in numerous Newspaper articles
- In-studio guest for a regional talk radio show
- In-store promotions for retail locations
- Owner of http://BagwellsBassTactics.com
- Active in the Pro Bass Networks “Ask a Pro” program for kids
Proudest Fishing Moment – After winning the Exelon Fishing for a Cure Charity Tournament, donated 20% of earnings back to the charity.
Favorite Food – Mexican and Italian
Favorite Book – Get what you deserve (How to guerilla market yourself)
Favorite Movie – Too many to list
Favorite Song – I’m gonna miss her (the fishing song)
Sponsors – Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits, Pflueger Reels, All Star Rods, Daiichi Hooks, Minn Kota, Mizmo Bait Co, Lake George Boat Rental, Slayden’s Auto Repair, MegaStrike, Humminbird, PowerPro, Shakespeare Supreme Line, Do-It Mold Co.
Tour Pro and Senko designer Gary Yamamoto has decided to pull the plug on the Senko and go back to the days when he had sole control over the hottest bait on the planet. Within the next couple of weeks, Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits will no longer produce the Senko for retail sales. From that point forward, Mr. Yamamoto and a small number of his ProStaff members will have the only access to them. This news has shocked industry insiders and has left them wandering aimlessly in a state of confusion.
Should we really be surprised? No, we should not be surprised because Mr. Yamamoto is a very successful businessman. Therefore, it is not as if he really needs the extra money derived from the sale of Senkos. By privatizing the Senko supply, he can essentially give himself an advantage over the rest of the field. Once everyone’s stockpile starts to run out, I think we will see Gary Yamamoto dominating the Pro Tour. He will likely go on to win the Classic, Angler of the Year and whatever else is decides to take.
I guess all bass anglers should be thankful that they were at least given the opportunity to fish with such an incredible bait. The Yamamoto Senko will forever be remembered as one of the best lures of all time. It would not shock me if we started seeing entrepreneurs selling Senkos on eBay for obscene amounts of money. These people will start gouging us harder than the oil companies are. It was a pleasure being able to fish with the Senko and I will take with me many fond memories of the fish I caught on them. I am sure going to miss that bait.
I am just kidding the Senko isn’t going anywhere. Nevertheless, can you imagine how sad it would be if this story were true? In this day and age, we can’t take anything for granted. Live life to its fullest.
Until next month…Fish Hard and Fish Often.