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 |
| 2018 FLW TOUR | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dates | Location | Lake |
| January 25th - 28th | Clewiston, FL | Lake Okeechobee |
| February 22nd - 25th | Leesburg, FL | Harris Chain of Lakes |
| March 8th - 11th | Gainesville, GA | Lake Lanier |
| April 12th - 15th | Burnside, KY | Lake Cumberland |
| April 26th -29th | Jasper, AL | Smith Lake |
| May 17th - 20th | Calvert City, KY | Kentucky Lake |
| June 28th - July 1st | Detroit, MI | Lake St. Clair Metropark |
| Forrest Wood Cup | ||
| August 10th - 12th | Hot Springs, AR | Lake Ouachita |
| 2018 COSTA FLW SERIES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dates | Location | Lake |
| Southeastern Division | ||
| January 4th - 6th | Okeechobee, FL | Lake Okeechobee |
| March 1st - 3rd | Bainbridge, GA | Lake Seminole |
| April 5th - 7th | Manning, SC | Santee Cooper |
| Central Division | ||
| April 19th - 21st | Branson, MO | Table Rock Lake |
| June 7th - 9th | Cadiz, KY | Lake Barkley |
| October 11th - 13th | Osage Beach, MO | Lake of the Ozarks |
| Championship | ||
| November 1st - 3rd | Guntersville, AL | Lake Guntersville |