Michael Manning - Dale, TX
I’m a Texas kayak tournament angler based out of Dale, Texas, with a lifelong passion for fishing and the outdoors. I started fishing at an early age, spending countless days on the lakes throughout the Texas Hill Country chasing bass. My passion for fishing runs deep. By the age of 16, I had already owned my first boat, even before owning a vehicle capable of towing it.
After years of chasing bass across Central Texas, I started kayak tournament fishing in 2019 with KATS (Kayak Angler Tournament Series) out of Austin, Texas. Since then, I’ve competed across several different tournament trails while continuing to grow as an angler and become more involved in the kayak fishing community.
I currently serve as Vice President of All Starr Fishing and am proud to work with some great companies:
Pro Team
- Native Watercraft
Pro Staff
- Belton Baits
- Riot Baits
- Toad Thumper
- Line Cutterz
- MonsterBass
- GrandeBass
- Tungsten Edge
- KISTLER Rods
- ShredFin Fishing
- Fuzion Jerseys
Ambassador
- Newport Vessels
Over the years, I’ve also built a strong tournament record:
- 1st Place: 2
- 3rd Place: 4
- Top Ten: 6
- Top Twenty: 5
When I’m not on the water, you’ll usually find me out riding my Harley through the Texas Hill Country.