Angler Q & A

Technique strength: Shallow-water fishing

Technique weakness: If I had one it would be spooning

Favorite lake or river: Probably Lake Havasu, but really it would be wherever they’re biting

Least favorite lake or river: Potomac River

Favorite bait: Kermit, my frog

Started bass fishing at the age of: 13

Started fishing bass tournaments at the age of: 18

Year turned pro: 1996

Do you get nervous before tournaments: Yes, although I don’t know if it’s nervous or just excited.

Your biggest bass fishing influence (person): I would say Roland Martin, Bill Dance and Kevin VanDam.

If you were not a professional bass angler, what would you be doing: I’d be either an electrician or selling peanuts somewhere.

Largest bass caught to date: 13-pound, 12-ounce largemouth on Sam Rayburn

Most memorable bass fishing moment: Breaking the single day 5-fish total weight world record on Toho with 45 pounds, 2 ounces on January 17, 2001.

Videos

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  Dean Rojas Qualities and Quirks
  Added: 2/10/2013
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  Dean Rojas: 2013 Summit Cup Day 2 Elimination Round Wrap-Up Interview
  Added: 1/18/2013
  Duration: 2:32

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Latest Blog Post

Dean Rojas: Consistently Good and Bad

Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2012 by Dean Rojas | Posted in Major League Fishing

Even though I’ve had two top 12s, the fact that I’ve had two finishes in the 60s means it hasn't been what I’d call a good season. Read More