Biography

Chris Lane has been fishing professionally since 2000, but his tournament fishing goes back to when he was just a boy and would have family tournaments between his dad, grandfather, and his brothers Bobby and Arnie Lane.

Chris is known on the B.A.S.S. tour for his topwater style. He travels all over the United States competing in B.A.S.S. Elite Series events and B.A.S.S. opens as well as various other tournaments.

He is a member of the Lakeland Bassmasters and Tampa Bay Bassmasters and gives back to the community through a number of organizations that help teach children about fishing. In the past he has participated in Get Reel tournaments, Angel Angler Hospital visits, and done various Outdoor Expos.

Chris Lane lives with his wife and three children in Guntersville, Alabama. Originally from Central Florida he made the move in 2009, giving him a more central location to travel from, allowing him to spend less time on the road.

Chris Lane hosted his first annual kids fishing camp, Reeling in Future Pros at Lake Guntersville, AL in 2009. His strong personal values keep him focused on giving back to his community and the fishing industry.

Career Highlights

2010 BASSmaster Elite Series,Clarks Hill Lake,11th
2010 BASS Southern Open, Okeechoobee 1st
2009 Southern Stren Series, Guntersville 1st
2009 BASS Elite Series, Lake Dardanelle 3rd
2008 BASS Elite, Oneida Reservoir 13th
2008 BASS Elite, Clarks Hill Lake 14th
2008 BASS Elite, Harris Chain 4th
2007 Capital Clash Pro, Potomac River 5th
2007 Bassmaster Memorial 16th
2007 BASS Elite, Clarks Hill Lake 2nd
2007 Duel in the Delta, Stockton, CA 9th
2006 Champions Choice, Lake Champlain 6th
2006 BASS Southern, Lake Okeechobee 1st
2005 BASS Southern, Toho, FL 5th
2005 Bassmaster Series, Lake Toho, FL 2nd