OKA Angler Spotlight: Brandon Brooks

The OKA angler spotlight continues this week with Angler Brandon Brooks. Brandon is a new kayak angler who just recently moved to Oklahoma. While only competing in the last half of the 2020 season Brandon has a lot of upside for 2021. " I am 30 years old from Wichita Kansas and entering my 12th year on active duty in the US Navy Seabees. I am an avid bass fisherman, it’s my passion!" Brandon However, is not new to the tournament scene. " I first started fishing tournaments as a Co-angler when I was stationed in Florida from 2015-2018." As everyone likes to steer their own boat, Brandon knew it was time to move on from the co-angler bit. " I quickly grew tired of fishing from the back of the boat. Without the room or money for boat of my own I turned to kayak fishing, and so glad that I did." "After transferring to Oklahoma I joined the OKA series of tournaments mid season of 2020 and loved it!"

Brandon just recently secured a tackle sponsorship from 10klr tackle company who is a 2021 OKA sponsor as well. "10klr tackle makes a solid product! Great quality at an awesome price." Brandon has been upping his fishing arsenal and really enjoys the great baits 10klr has to offer. "My favorite bait so far is the bladed jig, I would put it up against top dollar brands all day. "Brandon has completed 7 total tournaments with 3 Top 10 Finishes and and average length of submitted fish of 15.60". I placed 11th in my first tournament at event #7th on lake McMurtry. I am very excited for the 2021 season! Tight lines ya'll!

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