My name is Brian Mater and I’m a professional bass fisherman in the Central Texas area. When I’m not competing in tournaments, I like helping fellow fishing enthusiasts by offering guided fishing tours on local lakes.

PERSONAL

Hometown: San Antonio, Texas

Current town: Austin, Texas

Birth: Feb. 25, 19something

ANGLING

Hero: Rick Clunn. He’s an “all-in” fisherman. He’s not a talker – he proves himself on the water.

Favorite Lakes: Lake LBJ because of the number of docks, the quality of the fish, and the fact it plays to my strengths. Lake Amistad because the lake is secluded. I enjoy it so much because the land surrounding it is natural and beautiful.

Least Favorite Lake: Belton. I just can’t seem to unlock the secret there.

Fav technique: Flipping boat docks and throwing crank bait

Strength: Versatility

Weakness: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Boat: 2015 Nitro Z8 with a 250 Mercury Optimax

OTHER STUFF

Favorite Food: Chiles rellenos.

Music: Classic country – the stuff from before I was born. Don Williams does it for me every time.

Book: To Kill A Mockingbird. I couldn’t put it down.

Movie: The Cowboys. It’s a classic.

When I’m Not Fishing, I’m: Thinking about fishing.

I Fish Because: The water is a peaceful place for me. And fishing is like a puzzle with pieces you can’t see; you have to rely on your instincts to solve it.