448 | Elite High School Bass Fishing Skills That Will Blow Your Mind with Alex Thigpen and Shockley Hiatt

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Alex Thigpen and Shockley Hiatt — two rising hammers representing the next generation of competitive bass fishing. 🎣🔥These young anglers aren’t just great on the water — they’re competing at the highest levels of high school bass fishing. Both have fished in major B.A.S.S. Strike King Bassmaster High School Series events, including regional qualifiers and the Bassmaster High School National Championship, where the toughest youth teams in the country battle for top honors. We dive deep into just how advanced elite high school and college bass fishing has become, and how young competitors are rapidly separating themselves by mastering cutting-edge technology like Forward Facing Sonar (FFS). From adapting faster than ever before to reading live sonar, to developing a high-level tournament mindset at a young age, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to compete in today’s bass fishing world.This episode is packed with insider knowledge on youth bass fishing, competitive angling, and the evolving mental game behind tournament success. We also discuss adversity, discipline, and the lessons seasoned anglers of all levels can learn from these young competitors who are redefining the sport.Whether you’re a weekend warrior, tournament angler, or just passionate about the future of bass fishing, this is a must-listen episode that highlights where the sport is headed — and how fast it’s changing.Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcastAlex Thigpen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thigpen_alex?igsh=eGg3eWhvYzkxNHA4 Shockley Hiatt on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shockleyh_fishing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at [email protected]   Click the link below to get 15% off any roll-on when you use the code BLUEFISH.BlueStuff.com/FishingtheDMV   Jake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/  #bassfishing #fishingtheDMV #fishingtips Support the show