Pirched for success
After the first two Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Opens, Pirch sits atop the point standings. He finished second at the Harris Chain and fifth at Lake Norman. The 36-year-old angler has won the U.S. Open and other major tournaments in non-B.A.S.S. venues. Pirch’s goal this year is to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series through the Southern or Northern Opens. After such a fast start, he looks to be unstoppable. One reason Pirch hopes to qualify for the Elite series is that these high profile tournaments are likely to attract more sponsors. He has new prospects already. His current sponsors include HPR Ammunition, Ranger, Lowrance, Roboworm and Typhoon sunglasses. How does a kid from Arizona get hooked on bass fishing and attain the skills needed to become a top-tier tournament angler? |
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