Spring 2019
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TAKIN’ THE WEST WITH
Pierson believes that the diverse conditions and highly
Pierson with a 10-pound, 1-ounce spotted bass – a Melones lake record on March 1, 2013
pressured conditions of California
fisheries give west coasters a good
background to travel and compete
on the Elites.
“You have clear water, deep
water, shallow, power fishing,
finesse fishing, Clear Lake,
the Delta, Pedro – there is just
everything,” he said. “You can
finesse for really big fish; but you
also have to know how to throw
a swimbait to compete. There is
everything in California.
“Look at Mark Daniels Jr. He
took a similar route as I am taking,
and he is a superstar. He was
always really good here. Now, he is
really good back there! He is just
phenomenal. He didn’t go back
“The response I received from my family made everything
there and face a learning curve. He was on it instantly. It was
is easy.,” said Pierson. “The support from people to help out
like he fished back there all his life. That’s what I am hoping to and sponsors was overwhelming. I cannot believe everything
go back and do!
that everyone has done. It all still feels surreal. Even as we
speak it doesn’t feel real.”
BEYOND SUPPORT
“I cannot say enough how much I appreciate the whole opportunity and I am sure going to try and do my best!”
Pierson thanked his sponsors and expressed appreciation
Fans can follow Randy Pierson through the season with
for the help at Chicken Ranch Casino in Jamestown and Village updates on social media and through WesternBass and
Supply.
FishermansWarehouse.com. •
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Pierson’s Elite Series boat