lendell martin jr.

Angler profile

Name: Lendell Martin Jr.

Date of birth: September 7, 1953

Hometown: Nacogdoches, Texas

Family: Dianne (wife), three children, 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren

Nickname: My family called me “Bubba” when I was young. Some of my old friends still call me “Bubba.”

Home water: Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Texas

Favorite water: Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Texas … though Lake Amistad is the most beautiful.

First tournament: 28 years old

NPFL debut: 2023 — 15th at Pickwick Lake, Alabama

Sponsors: Rio Springs Ranch, Phoenix Boats, Power-Pole, Pro Guide Batteries

First bass: Largemouth bass on a Heddon Tiny Torpedo from Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Texas

Biggest bass: 12-04 from Lake Pinkston, Texas

Favorite lure: 5-inch Yamamoto Senko in Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Fishing strength: Shallow water target fishing

Fishing weakness: Deep-water finesse fishing

Fishing hero: Hank Parker and Tommy Martin are heroes and great friends of mine.

Fishing goals: To have a happy life and to do God’s will.

Best fishing advice: Be open-minded to the possibilities.

Off-the-water work: Rancher

Hobbies: Hunting

Favorite movie: “Tarzan the Ape Man” (1932)

Favorite music: “I Can Only Imagine” by MercyMe (1999)

Superstitions: I’m not a fan of black cats.

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