Laker Howell has literally grown up in the bass fishing world. From being the kid in the back of his father Randy Howell’s boat at the Bassmaster Classic to carving out his own career, Laker has reached the first major pinnacle in what is sure to be a long and exciting career in the sport of bass fishing.
For every angler (young or old), the Bassmaster Classic represents the ultimate dream. Few can imagine what it feels like to roll through the Classic watching the anglers one by one weighing in on the big stage—then just a few short years later, you find yourself competing on that big stage. That’s the path of Laker Howell, and it’s a story that resonates with every aspiring angler.
In this episode, Big Ed sits down with Laker to ask him the questions we’re all wondering:
What was it like to grow up around professional bass fishing?
How did it feel to watch your father win the classic and now to make it to the Bassmaster Classic on your own?
What are your goals and vision for the next chapter of your career?
Kick back and enjoy this candid conversation with one of the sport’s brightest young stars—a true up-and-comer who represents the future of professional bass fishing.t sport we love so much.