Mark Lassagne, from San Ramon, California served our great nation as a US Marine. He is a successful tournament angler competing across the West Coast. In addition, Mark is the editor-in-chief of Bass Angler Magazine
In his career, he has qualified:
In 2016 he was the Bassmaster Federation State Champion for California. In addition he has qualified for Bassmater Top150, West Coast Bass Classic (4), FLW Costa Championship (5), BFL Regional (3) BASS Federation Regional (4) and various team championships. As a tournament angler Mark has cashed on every body of water across the West Coast.
Career highlights include competing on the B.A.S.S. and FLW circuits, winning several events including back to back B.A.S.S. Federation wins on the CA Delta and winning the team USA Black Bass World Championship in Mexico.
Mark has worked with a host of celebrities including professional ball players, musicians, actors along with many pro anglers including: Kevin Van Dam, Mark Daniels Jr, Tommy Biffle, Casye Ashley, Jason Christie, Brent Chapman, Justin Lucas, Jason Williamson, Fred Roumbanis, Alton Jones, Ish Monroe, Stacey King and others.
He has appeared on TV and videos including: Informative Fisherman,Western Bass, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, West Coast Bass, Bassmasters, Angler West, Pros On Tour, True Bass and others.
Mark has been a regular guest speaker on various radio shows including: Bass Edge Radio, Fish Talk Radio, Bass Radio weekly, Mighty 690, 1150 Extra sports, Shake Rattle & Troll, Ultimate Bass, Wishn’ I was Fishin’ on the Water, ESPN Radio and Fish Bait Radio.
As a writer Mark has published articles in: Game and Fish magazine, Times News Paper, Bass West USA, Bassin, American Bass Angler Magazine, CA Fish and Game, FLW Outdoors, Rabid Angler, Fish Sniffer, Field & Stream, Western Bass, Tackle Tour and others.