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Nov 5, 2021 · Aaron Martens, a three-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year and three-time winner of the prestigious U.S. Open, passed away today after a 19-month battle with brain cancer. He was 49 years old. Martens initially honed his fishing skills on famed trophy factory Castaic Lake in southern California, fishing tournaments with his mother, Carol.
Nov 5, 2021 · Bassmaster. Professional angler Aaron Martens of Alabama, winner of three Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles and three WON Bass U.S. Open championships, died Nov. 4 after a 19-month fight with brain cancer. He was 49.
- Alan Clemons
- Finesse-Fishing Pioneer
- Life-Changing Diagnosis
- Martens' Impact Felt by Many
- Master of The Drop-Shot
- Gracious, Classy and Humble
- Man of Faith Will Be Sorely Missed
After beginning his B.A.S.S. career in the 1997 California Western Invitational, Martens went on to become one of fishing's best overall anglers and most consistent pros, most notably as a pioneer in finesse-fishing techniques that now are staples in modern bass fishing. Martens qualified for his first Bassmaster Classic in 1999, and he was so good...
In the end, only Martens' illness could interrupt his brilliant career, an illness that first manifested itself in the spring of 2020, as he began to experience seizures while out on the water. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Martens soon found himself isolated in the hospital, away from family, friends and colleagues during one of the m...
That includes one of my favorite personal memories of Martens, a day when he shined like few other anglers ever have during an MLF Cup competition up in the Northwoods of Minnesota. By day's end, Martens had figured out the pattern, figured out the right lure, and figured out how to tempt the marauding wolf packs of smallmouth bass to the tune of 3...
That West Coast angling influence in Martens' life, which was often honed by days in the boat and on the water with his mom Carol, became razor-sharp as he learned to fish on the heavily pressured waters of California, many of which were deep, clear and demanded specialized techniques to succeed. As a part of the West Coast group of bass anglers wh...
That's not surprising since Martens competed in MLF Cup-level events since the outset, narrowly missing out on the Championship Round at the first MLF event mentioned above, an event that took place a decade ago on West Texas' Lake Amistad. While that made-for-TV event aired in 2012, it was actually conducted during the prime fall fishing condition...
Those same qualities—including Martens' positive approach to life, his commitment to nutrition, health, and daily running, and his deep Christian faith—were all on full display throughout his arduous battle with cancer. Those same qualities also attracted many other fans, Houston included. "Aaron was a man of strong faith," said Houston. "And his p...
- Lynn Burkhead
Legendary Bass Angler Aaron Martens Passes Away at 49. Wired2fish Editors. Nov 04, 2021. We have absolutely heartbreaking news to report. Legendary and highly esteemed professional angler Aaron Martens has passed away at the age of 49 after a tough and courageous 19-month battle with glioblastoma.
Nov 6, 2021 · Aaron Martens, a champion professional fisherman who was a three-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year, died Thursday from brain cancer, his family said. He was 49. >> Read more trending news....
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Nov 5, 2021 · 11/5/2021 8:50 AM PT. Pro bass angler Aaron Martens -- a 3-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year -- has passed away after a battle with brain cancer. He was 49 years old. Martens was a legend in...
Aaron Martens: In Loving Memory - Major League Fishing. November 4, 2021 • Joel Shangle • Bass Pro Tour. It is with the heaviest of hearts that the Major League Fishing family mourns the passing today of our beloved friend Aaron Martens.
