Youth Angler Spotlight | Mikes Kaneko

Miles Kaneko | From Teams to a National Championship

Fall 2018

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“I was pretty excited about the day; but I tried to stay humble,” Kaneko recalled. “I didn’t want to over-exaggerate or celebrate; because I knew how tough it could be.”

The final day was more challenging, and the team slipped to 33rd. – a very respectable finish against the large field. “We caught a lot of fish; but they were all little ones on the second day,” he added. “I think because they opened the dam and the current wasn’t running on Day Two, it really effected our bite and that hurt us the most.”

This year’s events weren’t the only youth events that Kaneko has excelled in. In 2016, he earned four victories at the TBF High School Tournament or Opens on the California Delta and one at Lake McClure. In 2017, he claimed TBF High School Tournament or Open wins at Pine Flat, Folsom and twice at the Delta. He was the Junior Angler of the Year (AOY) in both years. In addition to he and his partner’s first place finish this year at the Clear Lake FLW High State Championship, Kaneko also fished his way to first at two other TBF High School Tournaments on the California Delta.

FOR FUTURE

The journey to Pickwick, practice and competition only increased Kaneko’s interest in a professional bass fishing career. “Fishing all those days, it was definitely a beatdown; but there is nothing I would rather do than fish,” said Kaneko. “I do hope to be a pro angler. I hope to go to college and major in business or marketing to enhance my fishing career

with promotion for

sponsors.”

He noted his

parents are supportive

in the career choice;

however, have advised

him to get a “good job”

before he embarks on

the venture – “unless

he has sponsors lined

up”.

“They are all

about it; but they

do want me to go to

college and get some

money,” he said. “I

am fortunate to have

parents that support

me like that.”

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