Mark Lassagne: A Glimpse into the Life of a Renowned Angler and Media Personality
Bio Snapshot: Mark Lassagne, from Dixon, California, is far from ordinary.
As a former US Marine, Mark’s commitment extends beyond service to his country; he is a renowned bass angler and an entrepreneur. He leads Bass Angler Magazine and the Bass Angler Magazine “BAM” Tournament Trail.
Mark Lassagne Tournament Highlights:
Consistent Success: Mark has over 50 top 10 finishes across the West Coast, demonstrating his consistent skill and expertise.
Major Wins: His victories include the California Bassmaster Federation State Championship at Lake Mead and the Black Bass World Championship in Mexico with Team USA along with 15 other wins across western waters.
Participation in Premium Tournaments: Mark competes in prestigious tournaments such as the MLF Toyota Series and the other western pro/ams.
Multiple Qualifications: Mark has qualified multiple times for end of the year championship tournaments including the Western Bass Shootout, APEX Championship, Wild West Bass Trail Pro/Am Championship, West Coast Bass Classic, MLF Toyota Series Championship, MLF BFL Regional, B.A.S.S. Federation Championship, MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit, and the Bassmaster Tour.
Lassagne’s Media Engagements:
TV and Podcasts: Mark’s expertise is featured on The Informative Fisherman, Western Bass, Bassmaster, Angler West, Pros on Tour, True Bass, and more.
Radio Presence: He appears on Ultimate Bass Radio, Bass Edge Radio, BAM Podcast, Fish Talk Radio, ESPN Radio, and Fish Bait Radio.
Published Works: Mark has written for Game and Fish, Bass West USA, Bassin’, American Bass Anglers, Bass Angler Magazine, Field & Stream, Western Bass, and TackleTour.com.
Mark Lassagne influences the bass fishing community significantly, with a record spanning tournament, media appearances, and publications. His dedication, skill, and passion for the sport are evident through his accomplishments.
Lassagne’s Sponsors:
Mark is proud to represent leading companies in the fishing industry, including StorQuest Storage Solutions, Ford of Fairfield, Garmin, Bass Angler Magazine, Bass Cat Boats, Mercury Outboards, Okuma Fishing USA, Yamamoto, Tackle Box Labels, Toyota of Walnut Creek, and Top This Outfitters.
Lassagne’s Non-Industry Achievements and Accomplishments:
Mark owned and operated a successful auto repair shop in Pleasant Hill, CA. As a former ASE Master Certified auto technician, he specialized in troubleshooting and repairing complex drivability issues. His shop was a highly-rated AAA and AC DelcoTech repair shop known for excellent customer service. Mark also served as an expert witness for automotive mechanical and Lemon Law issues. Additionally, he briefly held licenses as an insurance agent and investment advisor, holding Series 6, 7, 65, and 63 securities licenses. Though he enjoyed the financial markets, he found the sales process of becoming a stockbroker challenging.