Chad Morgenthaler's Bass Fishing Page
Before competing professionally, Chad Morgenthaler was a 13 year veteran of the fire service where he served as a firefighter, captain and arson investigator. Prior to fighting fires, Chad's first career was as an automotive technician, where he specialized in transmission repair.
"I'm very proud to represent a company like Jasper Engines and Transmissions. I feel I have come full circle, especially since my first career as an automotive technician. It just seems like a natural fit for Jasper Engines and Transmissions to be one of my major sponsors."
| Angler Profile | |
|---|---|
| Professional Bass Angler | Chad Morgenthaler |
| Age | 49 |
| Family | Wife - Debbie |
| Hometown | Reeds Spring, Missouri |
| Favorite Technique | Shallow water, flipping and pitching jigs and tubes |
| Favorite Lakes | Okeechobee, FL; Toho, FL and Table Rock, MO |
| "Go-To" Baits | Missle Baby D-Bomb & Lunker Lure Triple Rattleback Monster Grass Jig |
| In the Off Season | Chad enjoys fishing with friends, attending promotional events, working with youth programs and clubbing a few golf balls |
| Additional Information | |
|---|---|
| Current Tournament Trails | B.A.S.S. Elite & B.A.S.S. Southern Open |
| Rig | 2015 Toyota Tundra, 2016 Phoenix 921 Pro XP, Mercury 250 Pro XS, Humminbird Onix 10 SI, Minn Kota Fortrex 112 Trolling Motor, 12' Talons |
| Sponsors | Jasper Engines & Transmissions, Phoenix Boats, Mercury Marine, Lunker Lure/Hawg Caller, Minn Kota, Humminbird, Missile Baits, Plano Tackle, Frabill, Gamma Fishing Line, Denali Rods & Svanda Chevrolet |
| Career Highlights & Accomplishments | |
|---|---|
| Winner 2015 Bassmaster Southern Open | |
| 6 time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier: 2003, 05, 06, 14, 15 & 16 | |
| 6 time Toyota Texas Bass Classic Qualifier: 2007, 08, 09, 11, 12 & 15 | |
| 2013 Bassmaster Classic Wild Card Winner | |
| 2008 Lake Toho Challenge Winner | |
| 2007 Forrest Wood Cup Qualifier | |
| 2006 AOY FLW Stren Series Midwest Division | |
| 2005 B.A.S.S. Elite-50 Contender | |
| 2005 Lake Toho Pro Am Winner | |
| Host Chad Morgenthaler Benefit Tournament, 7-Years | |
| Professional Anglers Association, President (6/10 to 6/11 Term) | |
| Professional Anglers Association, Vice President (6/08 to 6/09 Term) | |
| Professional Anglers Association Board Member since 2007 | |
| Career Winnings $933,975.00 |
| 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series Tour Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dates | Location | Lake |
| February 9th – 12th | Elite 1 Knoxville and Jefferson County, TN | Cherokee Lake |
| February 23rd - 26th | Elite 2 Okeechobee, FL | Lake Okeechobee |
| April 6th - 9th | Elite 3 Many, LA | Toledo Bend Reservoir |
| April 27th - 30th | Elite 4 Ridgeland, MS | Ross Barnett Reservoir |
| May 17th - 21st | Elite 5 Lufkin, TX Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest | Sam Rayburn |
| June 2nd - 5th | Elite 6 Russellville, AR | Lake Dardanelle |
| July 20th - 23rd | Elite 7 Waddington, NY | St. Lawrence River |
| July 27th - 30th | Elite 8 Plattsburgh, NY | Lake Champlain |
| August 24th - 27th | Elite 9 Macomb County, MI | Lake St. Clair |
| *AOY Championship TBD* | ||
| *Classic Bracket TBD* | ||
| 2017 Bassmaster Opens | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dates | Location | Lake |
| Southern Open Division | ||
| January 19th - 21st | Leesburg, FL | Harris Chain of Lakes |
| April 20th - 22nd | Dayton, TN | Lake Chickamauga |
| September 28th - 30th | Jasper, AL | Lewis Smith Lake |
| Central Division | ||
| March 2nd - 4th | Branson, MO | Table Rock Lake |
| June 15th - 17th | Orange, TX | Sabine River |
| October 5th - 7th | Grove, OK | Grand Lake |