EP. 311 From Beginner to Angler of the Year: Teri Cindric's Inspiring Story

In this episode of The Woman Angler and Adventurer podcast, host Angie Scott sits down with Teri Cindric, the 2023 LBA Angler of the Year. Teri shares her incredible story from being a beginner angler to achieving this prestigious title. Segment 1: Finding Her Passion - Teri talks about how she discovered the Women's Bass Tour and her love for competitive fishing. - She reveals that the tour folded, leaving women without their platform to fish. This led to the formation of LBAA, and Teri started as a boater in 2010. Segment 2: Overcoming Challenges - Teri reflects on her initial struggles, including navigation issues and lack of experience, during her first LBAA tournament on Sam Rayburn. - She recounts how Cheryl Bowden mentored her and helped her find her way in the tournament. Despite the challenges, Teri finished close to the top 10 and gained confidence. Segment 3: Dedication and Growth - Teri discusses her commitment to the LBAA tour, highlighting that she has fished almost every tournament in the last 13 years. - She reflects on a year off when she fished as a co-angler in the central bass opens, gaining further insights into tournament fishing. Segment 4: The 2023 Season - Teri talks about her recent successes in the 2023 LBAA season, including winning the Angler of the Year title. - She shares her excitement and surprise at finishing second in the classic tournament, narrowly missing first place by one fish. Segment 5: Learning and Adapting - Teri discusses her experience at Bull Shoals, a challenging lake for her due to its deep, clear water. - She shares her determination to learn drop-shotting and how using the Lowrance Active Target 2 helped her locate fish staging in treetops. Segment 6: Fish Conservation - Angie and Teri emphasize the importance of fish conservation, especially for deep-water fishing. - They discuss the fizzing process and its role in ensuring the survival of fish caught at depth. Conclusion: Teri's inspiring story from a beginner angler to the 2023 LBAA Angler of the Year showcases her dedication, growth, and determination. Her success serves as an inspiration to all aspiring anglers, especially women in the sport. Don't miss this episode of valuable insights and stories from a true fishing champion. Mentioned in this episode: Teri Cindric on Facebook Teri Cindric Fishing on Instagram Lady Bass Anglers Association Anchor Pointe Resort