How Cooper Gallant Turned a Fishing Obsession into a Dream Career

What does it take for a kid growing up fishing Ontario waters to compete against the best anglers in the world? On this episode of Boats, Beers & Backroads, Jamie Allison sits down with Bassmaster Elite Series pro Cooper Gallant, one of Canada’s fastest-rising professional anglers.Growing up in Bowmanville, Ontario, surrounded by an outdoors family and the incredible fisheries of Lake Ontario, Rice Lake, and the Bay of Quinte, Cooper developed a passion for fishing that quickly evolved from weekend outings to tournament competition. Today, Cooper competes on the Bassmaster Elite Series—the highest level of professional bass fishing in the world. Along the way, he’s learned that success requires much more than catching fish. Modern professional anglers must be businesspeople, content creators, marketers, and entertainers, all while competing against the best anglers on the planet.In this episode, Cooper shares his journey from local Ontario tournaments to the Elite Series, discusses the role of technology like LiveScope, offers practical fishing advice for weekend anglers, and provides an honest look at the challenges of life on the road chasing a dream.In This EpisodeGrowing up in an outdoors familyHow local tournaments shaped his careerWhat life is really like on the Bassmaster Elite SeriesThe growing celebrity status of professional bass anglersBest bass fishing tips for weekend anglersCountry music, campfires, and life beyond tournament fishingWhether you’re a tournament angler, a weekend cottage fisherman, or simply someone who loves the outdoors, this episode offers an inside look at one of the sport's brightest stars.⸻Follow Boats, Beers & Backroads📸 Instagram: @boatsbeersandbackroadshttps://linktr.ee/BoatsBeersandBackroads⸻Follow Cooper Gallant📸 Instagram: @coopergallantfishing