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More About Kyle

Capt. Kyle is a full-time tournament bass angler who travels all over the country chasing Largemouth Bass on the Bassmaster trail.

Kyle’s goal on his trips is to have a great time, learn something new, and become a better angler. Capt. Kyle guarantees a fun, eight hour adventure! With a variety of techniques and up-to-date equipment, you will have everything you need to catch trophy worthy catfish and bass!


  • 2024 Bassmaster Open Champion - Santee Cooper Lakes


  • 2025 Bassmaster Classic Qualifier





More About Santee Cooper Lakes


Santee Cooper has been ranked top 5 bass lakes in the country almost every year for the past decade for prime reasons. It takes over 25 lbs of Bass (5 fish) to win any tournament on the lake.

The state record largemouth of 16lb 2oz was caught on Santee.

Bass Equipment

  • 2025 Falcon bass boat powered by a Yamaha 250 VMAX SHO

  • Lowrance, Hummingbird, and Garmin electronics

  • Up to date tackle/ gear

Catfish Equipment

  • 32 ft Custom sun tracker party barge (Tritoon) Yamaha 200 VMAX SHO

  • 12 ft Full enclosure and a heater for the colder months

  • Up to date electronics

  • Up to take rods and reels

Tournament schedule:

2024 Bassmaster Open EQ

January 23-25: "Bassmaster Open" - Clark's Hill, SC

February 13–15: "MLF Toyota Series" - Lake Okeechobee, FL

March 21–23: "Bassmaster Classic" - Lake Ray Roberts, TX

March 27 - 29: "MLF Toyota Series" - Harris Chain, FL

April 16-19: "Bassmaster Open" - Tombigee River, MS

April 24-26: "MLF Toyota Series" - Lake Siminole, GA

July 23-25: "Bassmaster Open" - Chesapeake Bay, MD

July 31-August 2: "Bassmaster Open" -St Lawrence River, NY

TBD: "Bassmaster EQ" - TBD

TBD: "Bassmaster EQ" - TBD

TBD: "Bassmaster EQ" - TBD

Tournament Sponsors

Contact:

843-209-3726

kyleaustinfishing@gmail.com