BassmastHER Podcast: Episode 4 (Maggie Carsello and LeAnn Swindle)
In episode four of the BassmastHER podcast, host Maggie Jo Carsello is joined by LeAnn Swindle to discuss life on the road with Gerald Swindle and much more!
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Welcome, ladies! You are now a part of a passionate community of female anglers. Although gender does not dictate how successful you can be on the water, we know it helps to have a like-minded support system for education, travel, inspiration, and ideation.
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BassmastHER workshop at the Mississippi River
The BassmastHER workshop at the Mississippi River was a successful and special event! Take a look at what the workshop looked like at the 2025 Pro-Guide Batteries Bassmaster Elite at Mississippi River.
My journey from diagnosis to reeling in healing
God didn’t choose that path for me. God called me to share my story and help others. So, that’s what I started doing. I started sharing my story and being vulnerable even in my weakest moments.
Maggie Jo Outdoors: The Magic of Local Tournaments
The big bass, big stage, and big dreams of Bassmaster and other national tournament trails provide a pathway for anyone with ambition to compete at the highest levels of tournament...
Anastasia Patterson: A Lowcountry soul chasing her fishing dream
In the Lowcountry of Sumter, South Carolina, where the marsh grass dances in the salt breeze and the tidal creeks shimmer like veins of silver under the setting sun, Anastasia...
BassmastHER picks at ICAST 2025
ICAST is always a highlight for the BassmastHER crew — a place where passion for fishing and product innovation collide. This year, we hit the show floor to spotlight some of the coolest new gear, brands that empower women anglers, and the faces behind the excitement.
Whitfield’s focus: Sharing the sport
Chasten Whitfield knows what it feels like to hear, “Fishing’s not for you.” Developing a strong interest in fishing during her middle school years, Whitfield endured relentless bullying simply for being...
