James Fitzgerald

James Fitzgerald, Master Angler from Vass NC, is now a AAA Sponsored Bass Professional. Fitzgerald is also a Registered Nurse Administrator at Ft Bragg's Womack Hospital. Fitzgerald admits bass fishing is a major part of his life but caring for the soldiers and families at Womack Army Medical Center on Fort Bragg, is what he truly enjoys and will be doing into his late 60's. "I'm a good fisherman thats obvious, but I am a role model to the young nurses coming up behind me who are just starting their careers. We do very important work and it's what I'm meant to do".

Woodlake NC near the town of Vass. Roughly 15 miles west of Ft Bragg.

January bass bite can be slow but rewarding. Fitzgerald tops the digital scale with 2 behemoth largemouths using jerk baits and a slow twitch retrieve.

Remember to apply sunscreen early and often.