OKA Angler Spotlight: Treavus Gage

The 3rd installment of the OKA Angler Spotlight continues with an angler out of the Oklahoma City area Treavus Gage. Gage a family man who is married with 3 kids has called OKC home since the early 90s. " I was born and raised in Hugo, Oklahoma and I moved to OKC in 1992." Gage has fished with the OKA for several seasons now and is looking forward to a breakout 2021 season. However, Gage hasn't always targeted bass and is just recently entering the competitive fishing scene. "I bought my first kayak to fish for crappie. I was looking for someone to fish with so I Googled kayak fishing in Oklahoma and that's how I discovered the Oklahoma Kayak Anglers. I viewed OKA Facebook page and decided to ask to join the group. I never had fished for bass but thought it would be cool to enter the tournaments."

As every angler knows bass fishing can be humbling and add tournament angling to the list the sport can be downright frustrating. " I didn't have confidence so if I didn't catch any fish the first couple hours I would quit and go home disappointed." We have for sure all been there. Now with a few years of Experience under his belt Gage has expanded his bass catching repertoire. " I mainly like to power fish but this past season I was determined to learn to fish with soft plastics which has made me a better fisherman." Like many other anglers with the OKA Gage enjoys the competition the OKA has to offer. " I like to kayak fish for the competition and to see how I stack up against other anglers." Treavus finished in 11 place out 0f 48 of the states best anglers during The 2020 OKA State Championship Invitational on Lake Texoma this past October. Go give Him a follow on Facebook at Lamont Gage. Tight Lines

Gage with a nice one on Texoma

Netting on Texoma

Dog Days Bass

The Hero Shot

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