A professional bass tournament and Bassmaster Elite Series Angler, Chad Pipkens.

Chad Pipkens also runs an interior/exterior painting business in the Greater Lansing, Michigan area – Full Color Painting LLC.

Chad is an accomplished professional angler with a decade of experience on the Bassmaster Elite Series, having competed since 2013.

Chad has qualified for the prestigious Bassmaster Classic tournament five times and won the 2012 Bassmaster Northern Opens Points Championship.

In addition to his Bassmaster success, Chad has also won multiple tournaments on Michigan’s Burt and Mullett Lakes and placed third in his first professional FLW Tour event. He is known for his skill in sight-fishing for smallmouth bass but can catch a variety of fish throughout the year on different bodies of water.

Chad shared about:

• At 16 years old, he participated in his very first bass fishing tournament, which sparked his passion for the sport and ultimately led him to where he is today.
• He has managed to balance his love for fishing and his professional career by learning how to prioritize his time effectively, and finding ways to incorporate fishing into his work.
• Building a strong network is crucial in the fishing industry, and he has learned the importance of cultivating relationships with fellow anglers, sponsors, and other key players in the field. Through these connections, he has been able to gain valuable opportunities and grow his career.