Name: Bobby Campbell
Age: 39
Birthday: 2/26
State: SC
Region of State: South East
Day Job/Career Field: Transportation Supervisor @ Amazon
How Did you get Started in Fishing?
I started fishing as a kid with my Dad mostly in a pond on my uncle’s farm. The 2 ponds there were completely loaded with white crappie and only a handful of big bass in each one.
How Long Have you been Fishing?
Since I had a Snoopy rod!!! LOL According to my Dad I was 3 when he first started taking me…so, 36 yrs.
How Often Do you Fish?
During the winter months usually 1-2 days per week. Spring, Summer, and Fall 3-5 days per week.
What are your Ideal fishing conditions?
I’d have to say 75 degrees with overcast skies and a slight breeze.
Who do you fish with?
I have a 2 friends that I fish with almost every week. Occasionally my son will join me, but I truly love to fish alone.
Where do you fish and how long have you been fishing?
I spend most of my time on a local lake (Lake Bowen). I also enjoy fishing ponds but rivers are probably my favorite.
How many months out of the year do you fish for?
12
How many times a week do you typically get out to fish?
Winter 1-2 days The rest of the year 3-5 days
What time do you go out fishing in the morning and what time do you get back?
Typically at sunrise and I’m off the water by 1pm.
How do you target a new area?
I’ll check google maps before I get there to look at the area. You can see a lot about the depth of the water and layout of the tributaries by looking at the satellite view. Then depending on the season I’ll usually start on rocky points and work the areas fed by creeks.
What’s your go to fishing setup?
This is a hard question…I’ll say Lew’s 7’0 Custom Speed Stick Med with an Abu Garcia Elite Max 20 reel. The ONLY line I use is Berkley Fireline 10lb fusion braid with a flouro leader.
Do you have any additional sponsorships/pro staff/feild staff/ambasador/etc?
I’m a member of Team Googan and I’m a field tester for new prototypes for Deeper a sonar company.
What is your favorite Style of Fishing?
Weightless Flukes or Shakey Head either one.
What is your favorite time of the year to fish?
Spring, without a doubt.
What is your favorite Body of water to fish?
Lake Bowen in Spartanburg SC
Whats your favorite species to target? Why?
Largemouth and Spotted bass are my favorite but I can’t deny my love for crappie fishing. The Why?- has to definitely be what my friends call the “nerd” part of fishing. The figuring in water temp, clarity, wind, barometric pressure, moon phase and all that goes into find where the fish are hiding and then convincing them to bite.
What Species do you target?
ALL freshwater fish, except catfish. I hate catfish!!!!
What is the biggest fish you’ve ever caught?
9lb 4oz Largemouth
Do you own and operate your own boat/kayak/canoe? If so for how long?
I have been fishing from a 14’6 canoe for about 7 yrs but I hope to buy a bass boat in Oct of this year.
What kind of boat/kayak/canoe do you fish on? Describe it briefly.
14’6 square stern with a trolling motor.
Do you fish with any clubs/teams/tournaments? no
Tell us something unique about yourself.
Although my career has been spent being a truck driver and now working in the trucking industry, I have secretly always wanted to be a short order cook!
Social Media:
Instagram: blackninja864