Pat Schlapper
Contributor
Biography
Years as a full-time pro angler: 5
Signature technique/strength: Electronics
Home waters: Hayward Area Lakes
Favorite place to fish: Chippewa Flowage
Career highlights: Pat joined the ranks of the 2021 Elites after double-qualifying by winning the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship and finishing third in the Bassmaster Eastern Opens Angler of the Year standings for 2020. In 2025, Pat won the MAXAM Tire Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River and the Pro-Guide Batteries Bassmaster Elite at Mississippi River.
Did you know: Pat is a whiz at “Name That Tune.”
Signature technique/strength: Electronics
Home waters: Hayward Area Lakes
Favorite place to fish: Chippewa Flowage
Career highlights: Pat joined the ranks of the 2021 Elites after double-qualifying by winning the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship and finishing third in the Bassmaster Eastern Opens Angler of the Year standings for 2020. In 2025, Pat won the MAXAM Tire Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River and the Pro-Guide Batteries Bassmaster Elite at Mississippi River.
Did you know: Pat is a whiz at “Name That Tune.”