12Th Place finish Texas B.A.S.S. Texas Federation Championship, lake Amistad.

With weights expected to be over the top, the fishing was not quit up to par.  I was really wanting to catch big swim bait bass, but the swim bait bite was far and few between. The smaller slower approach was the key. Due to a small front with lots of lighting and thunder the night before the first day, I opted to make a long run for quick numbers and a fast limit. I knew the thunder and lightning would push shallow fish off for the early bit. I had found big numbers of fish in the canyon areas mostly smaller male. The water went from shallow to deep very quickly and that would let the fish move back to shallower water quicker. The one thing I didn't anticipate was the water mudding up. So the fast limit took a lot longer then in practice witch left me little time to run back and fish some of the bigger fish I had found in practice. But I was able to put a five pounder in the boat with the little time I had there. Needless to say I fished that same area for the next two days, finishing the tourney with 47.66.  Most of my fish came from 15ft to 20tf of water out off the spawning flats. Strike king XD6 and wacky rigged Lake Fork Tackle Hyper sticks. Slow cranking and slow falling wacky worms, backed up with 10lb test  Floro Sunline on both Laguna rods and Shimano core reels.  I would like to thank Century Bass Club for their generosity for giving me a place to shack up and chill in the evenings. Great bunch of guys and fishermen... 

2nd place finish for Brannon, Texas B.A.S.S. Federation Northeast regional.

The fishing was much tougher then it had been in practice.  Big rains and a big drop in water temperature from the day before had move fish that were holding in pre-spawn areas to deeper water to suspend, do to high skies on tournament day. Suspended bass are always the toughest to catch. All I can say is" patients".  As the water began to warm up through-out the day the fish started to move up as well. So it really was a timing thing.  It was a grind, but I was able to scratch out a five bass limit for 20.65. I caught most of my fish using a 7.2" laguna medium heavy, a shimano core and 16lb Sunline. watermelon seed Lake Fork Tackle hyper-sticks. 

  What great way to start the year off and thanks everyone for all the support. Lets go get em!!!

2012 is here and so is the new fishing season... 

I'm very excited for this new year and what it will bring.  While 2011 wasn't one of my proudest years, it was a great year in making new allies and friends, as well as having the opportunity to fish some premier lakes. Looking forward 2012 will be a fresh new start and I'm stoked to dig in. Thanks for supporting me and this team.  I can promise there will be no lack of effort. I hope to see you very soon...

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from my family to yours!!!!

Looking forward to the 2012 season. Hope to see you there...

 Bassmaster Open Series.

     A tore up boat at Erie and a dismembered lower unit at the Arkansas river left a yarning taste in my mouth to get back on the water as fast as I can and Table Rock is just what the Doctor ordered.  I have spent a lot of time at The rock this year and feel that it will be my best chance to make something out this year. Although the cancelation back in may, due to rain drenching down pours, a lake rising as fast as Iv ever seen it and historical tornado out brake, I was still able to learn a great deal. I was able to return a month later for the Federation Regional championship and had the opportunity to spend another week there.  The lake should be turning over and typically the fishing gets though, but Table Rock is a fish factory, so I'm hoping it will be a fun trip. My wife and team mate will be attending this event and I'm very exited to have her along this trip.

Lake Erie B.A.S.S. northern series

   I don't think I have ever been more excited to get on a lake as I am to get on the water at Erie. Erie can produce big sacks of small mouth and big waves. Thank the lord I'm in a Skeeter.  Lake Erie is sort of a home lake for me and my team Cleveland Ohio is the nesting ground to Noco and their 'Genius wicked smart charger'. So this a very big tournament for us.  Keep up to date through Bassmaster.com, My facebook and right here at Brannonlong.com.   

Why Noco genius wicked smart chargers.

-90% more efficient in charging your system.

-Coverts AC current  to DC current 650 times faster then    conventional chargers. This means low heat and faster charging, perfect for obtaining battery life and giving you maximum performance from your batteries.

- Genius smaller and much lighter giving you more room for extras like power-pole motors,  batteries or just more storage room and allowing your boat to draft less water for shallow water fishing.

-Genius only totally encapsulated charger, providing a water tight seal.

-leave your boat plugged in and the Genius will automatically diagnose what state your batteries power is in and charge it accordingly and it will keep checking and maintain your batteries even if your not using them...

Go to geniuschargers.com and learn more...

Bass Pro shops visit Saturday May 7th 11am to 5pm

Lake Fork Tackle has awesome Produces and I would like to show'em off a bit, along with some helpful tips and techniques that will help you on and off the water... So come join me and lets talk some fishing... See you there.

Table is set at Table Rock

The My Genius wicked smart charger is at its peek and the  waiting game is over, go time for the 2nd Bassmaster Open series of the 2011 season at Table Rock. I will be posting here and on Facebook with practice and event updates. So stay posted and keep up with the day to day schedule...

Ready for Table Rock

    I'm confident Table Rock is going to be a good tournament for a lot of people.  The weather should be fare and the fishing should be on. You can follow me through the event at Bassmaster.com, Facebook and right here @ Brannonlong.com. I hope everyone has a wonderful spring and Bass wish... 

Lake Lewisville Open series is over and out...

Thank the lord that's over with. What a grind without reward that was. I don't really feel too bad, facing cold fronts and cold water everyone struggled to just catch anything.  I know in practice that it was going to be very tough so I turned to my trusty friend the drop shot and a Robo worm.  I had great successes catching 13.5" fish but keepers just didn't find their way in my Skeeter. I was greatful to have had awesome co-anglers both days, really good guys. Kind of a slow start this year it seems, but I'm certain that its going to bust lose soon.  Congrats to Mark Tucker for a close win, you earned that one. 

So lets get ready for Lake Norman NC. and put this one to rest.

First B.A.S.S. Open Series Is in the Rearview Mirror

ToHo No Go!!!

Well it was a great visit to Lake Toho in Kissimmee Fl. The tournament how ever was not so good. Brannon struggled in practice, knowing the bit was going to be either a spawning bit in the shallows or a post-spawn bit on outer edge shell beds.  With the weather not quit cooperating, going from warm and sunny to cold and rainy made it difficult to stay head of the fish pattern. Brannon( I felt like I was either in front of the bass or behind em. The sun would come out and warm the water up and as soon as I felt like I was in position for bass to move up it would cool off and start raining.  The guys that new where the shell beds were had the advantage cause the weather didn't effect the fish as much in their movement patterns. This event was just not ment to be...

Congratulations to Gerald Swindle first win ever with Bassmaster. 80.13lb was his three day total. 

So We will lick our wounds and get geared up for Lewisville in Dallas Tx. I have fished there a lot in the past so hopfully it will be a great tourny.

WELL THE 2011 SEASON IS FINALY HERE!

First stop ToHoho ho....

      The 2011 season is here.  I'm stoke to have such a awesome team behind me as well as my new title sponsor Noco Genius wicked smart chargers, I can't wait to get this show on the road.  First up Lake Toho In Kissimmee Fl.  I love Florida fishing and January can produce some outstanding weights. It has been up and down winter so far and I expect the weather is going to play a major major part at this event. Either way I'm looking forward to a great tournament. I will have a full plate this year with all the Open Series and the state Federation events as well as the regional events. We will be filming for the new television  program Big Bass Battle, that I'm sure will be a blast. So be looking for that on VS. channel.

     I would like to thank each and everyone of you that support me, it really means the world to me and our team of sponsors.

Brannon Wins the Northeast Texas B.A.S.S. Federation Championship on Lake Texoma!!!

"Wow" what a great way to end the Federation season, not only a regional win, Angler of The Year but add a Championship win as well.  It was a tough tournament with a 13.30 for a two day total that surely proved bites were hard to come by.  Concentrating on deep rock ledges in the morning, with a square lip crank bait in a copper green shad pattern.  Switching to Runnin-n-gunnin, pitching Lake fork Tackle Hyper Sticks, rigged wacky with a nail weight and Spit n Fire jig's Shacky head, rigged with a berkley shacky worm in watermelon seed. Targeting isolated docks on bare sandy banks as the day grew hotter, Brannon was able to claw his way to a championship win. Rods of choice Laguna's small crank special and the Laguna 7ft power finesse both lined with 15lb Lake fork Tackle Floro Hybrid Pro. 

I really owe this season to my wife and kids, they are without a doubt my inspiration. My wife is a key part of this team and it would be very hard without her.  Also to the great team of sponsors that put their belief and support in me. Every name and logo you read, whether on my jersey, boat and truck, or on this web page are not just names and products that I throw around.  They are apart of my family and I believe not just in the product they supply and build, but in the people who are behind the names and logos.  From the bottom of my heart thank you. Noco Genius wicked battery chargers, Skeeter Performance boats, Toyota of Longview and Tundra Trucks, Big Daddys Stereo, Whataburger,Plano Marine, Laguna Rods, Topwater Clothing Co, Spit n Fire Jigs, Lake Fork Tackle, Humminbird, Power-Pole, Minnkota and all the great men and women at B.A.S.S.

 This has been a remarkable year in more ways then just winning. I would also like to send out a special thanks to (my wife) Melanie Long, all my family and freinds as well as Jonny Nook, Kevin Curbo, Doyle Thomas, Brad Waterman, Jeff Gage, Phillip Webb, Robbie Owens, JoAnn Obryant, Mark Pack, Ronnie Parker, Shawn Preator, Jimmy Brewer, Fred Roumbanis, Bryan Schmidt, Bryan Clark and Robert Parkison ( thanks for the loner). I look up to each and every one of you, thank you for believing in me.

Breaking News!!!!

Noco wicked smart battery charging systems and Bass pro Brannon Long team up to charge the fishing industry with new electrifying products.  Brannon and Noco have set their sites at being a force to be reckened with in the 2011 Fishing season. NOCO Genius has reached an agreement with Professional Bass Pro Brannon Long on a Title Sponsorship. Brannon Long, the two-time Angler of the Year will be promoting the NOCO Genius brand during the 2011 season. Noco's Genius battery charger is not only on the cutting edge of today's technology but its space saving design is one of lightest and toughest battery chargers around. The family at Noco along with Brannon and his family are very existed about the upcoming future and want everyone to follow the successes of this winning team.  Please stay posted to Noco and Brannon's Facebook, myspace and web pages for future news and updates. And Congratulations to both Noco and Brannon!!!

Check out Noco's genius wicked smart battery chargers at

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2010 Angler of The year

Brannon Long is The 2010 Northeast Texas B.A.S.S. Federation Angler of the Year.  This is Brannon's second time to have this top title. It has been a very up and down year, so this will be a very nice way end the federation season. 

This year would have not been what it was without the help of my wife (Melanie) and kids (Jared and Kearstin). Their help and support keeps me going, even when things get tough. Love you guys...  Also to all my team of sponsors Skeeter Boats, Whataburger, Laguna Rods, Toyota of

another one in the future and thanks to all the great people who support me.

4\29\10

The Secret Tactics to The Successes.

I have fish a lot of bait in the industry and I really owe this years successes to two baits and both happen to come from one company, Lake Fork Tackle..  Now I know what your saying, " heck he's sponsored by Lake fork of course he's going say that".  One thing I have always said is if I do well I will tell.  So here it is.  Earlier this year Lake fork came out with a jem of a bait called The Hyper Stick, Yep the Hyper Stick .  This bait rigged right is off the chain and if you fish it like I tell ya you'll see.  I rig this bait upside down with the hook Texas rigged in the tapered end with a #3 wide gap hook and a nail weight in the other end. This will give the bait a real erratic action when it falls through the water column. Now the trick to this is when you pitch this bait out let it fall, do not lose contact with the bait so you don't miss a bit on the fall and do not move the bait as it falls.  Once the bait hits the bottom count to 5 and give it a twitch and let it settle, (most of the strikes will be either on the fall or after it sets for a bit and you give that little twitch) count to 3 if there is nothing burn it back to the boat and repeat. I like to call it rinse and repeat.  This the key, specially on boat docks. If you skip cast that bait as far back as you can and try this you will catch those bass that others missed.  The other bait that I have gotten so much trust in is the Lake Fork Tackle Live Magic Shad.  This bait has been around for awhile but I have found a new way to use utilize it.  If you like throwing a spinner bait then you'll love this.  Any time you would use a spinner bait try throwing the Live Magic Shad instead or if you want to throw frog try throwing that bait.  Yes a Frog.  If you will throw this bait over topped out grass shaking the rod tip to add action as you drag it a crossed the the top the grass, as soon as it hits the edge be ready to get your arm ripped off. This tactic has been awesome for me.  Now If your throwing it in place of a spinner bait, throw it just like you would that spinner bait, grass edges, rip rap, flooded timber etc. The key is wind always look for the wind blown banks.  Just a steady retrieve just like the spinner bait. The point of a spinner bait is to create vibration and shad imitation, so why not do it with a shad.  Makes perfect sense to me.  Just make sure you have a small variety of  Lake Fork tackle weighted hooks so you have the right weight for the wind or speed of the retrieve you need.  Well there you have it pretty cut and dry. I hope that you try this and like anything else give it a chance to work I promise you will put more bass in the boat.  I would like to know what you think so hit me up on face book if ya like..  Thank you for stopping by hope to see ya on the water

 Longview, Toyota, Spit n Fire Jig Co, Topwater Clothing Co, Lake Fork Tackle Co, and Big Daddys Car Stereo. Thank you so much for your support and for giving me the chance, could not do this without you.. Thank you to all the great people I have had the opportunity to share the lake with over the years, I have learned a lot from yall.

Angler of the Year title is a very important to me and I look forward to ...

3\25\10

Topwater Clothing and Bass Pro Brannon Long team up for a trend setting future.

Congrats to Topwater Clothing and Brannon long for a trend setting sponsorship that will surely make Brannon on his worst days at least look like he know what he is doing, lol.  Topwater clothing is a new, fast growing company that is on the cutting edge of style and fashion in the fishing industry.  The proud people at Topwater Clothing have take fishing fashion and made it more mainstream for the fisherman that are not only serious about their sport but want to look it as well.  Brannon is very excited about the new team mate and is looking forward to spreading the word of Topwater Clothing.

Brannon- I really want people to take the time and go check out these fresh new treads.( Topwaterclothing.com  )I'm stoke to know that finally a company is putting out clothing that I would wear any time not just on the water and I dont feel like I just got off the boat haha. no pun intended.  I have had the opportunity to meet and really get to know the owner of Topwater Clothing and can say, they really know what time it is, when it comes to quality and customer service. So hit'em up, I'm sure you will be impressed I know I was. I must say I'm super glad to be apart of such a driven company and look so forward to our team to grow together. Thanks so much for letting me be apart of your winning team...

3\11\2010

Lake Fork Tackles FluoroHybrid Pro...BAD TO THE BONE!

  If you could take something from all the awesome high performance fishing lines and make one, you would indeed have one bad to the bone line.  The staff at Lake Fork tackle LFT lures.com have done just that!  Combining all the ingredients into one super line, If you will.  FHP has everything that you look for in a high-end line and then some.  The new Fluorohybrid Pro is a hybrid line made with the technology that infuses the line ingredients together rather then coating the outside, making it more sensitive and as tough as high quality mono without all that stretch.   The FHP or Fluorohybrid Pro has the refraction to give it the ability to be virtually invisible in clear water. Also the the abrasion resistance is absolutely unbelievable when it comes to working those big fish in waters with lots of obstacles.  The Fluorohybrid Pro features super smooth cast ability and very low memory.  So we have talked about what this new line has to offer so lets be real world for a minute, what's the ups and downs. Being a hybrid line you will lose a very minuet bit of sensitivity over 100% fluorocarbon but you will gain strength and abrasion resistance.  Also I would highly recommend switching to the Double San Diego Jam Knot instead of the Palomar knot. Its an easy knot to learn and the Fluorohybrid Pro like this knot better. You can go to youtube.com and type in Double San Diego Jam Knot and get all kinds of tips on how to tie this knot.  Honestly that's really all, as far as any down differences.  Lake Fork Tackle has spent the time and money to make an unbelievable fishing line and if this line is not on your reels then your not real serious about your tackle and you are probably happy missing a fish or two or braking off the one that you say cost you the tournament. Either way you owe it to yourself to use the best.  To learn more about the FHP or any of the Parallelium Lines go to LFTlures.com and pick up a spool or Email me at Brannon.long@gmail.com I promise you will be impressed.

  If you think this line is bad to the bone a little birdie told me that Lake Fork Tackle is possibly working on a 100% Fluorocarbon and a braid, humm... guess we'll have to wait and see....

3\1\10

24.58lb wins Northeast B.A.S.S. Federation..

A lake Fork Tackle Hyper freak and a Lake Fork Hyper stick was the only two baits Brannon needed to bring home the top title at Lake brandy Branch this passed weekend.  Brannon throw a hyper worm early, till the sun got high to  5 keepers and as the day progressed Brannon switched to his Laguna Flipping stick and Lake Fork Tackle Hyper Freak to cull his way to an awesome sack of 24.58.  Brannon also was able to snag a 2nd Place finish at Lake Palestine with the Northeast B.A.S.S. Federation just under 18lbs and now sits in first Place for the Angler of the Year race. He owes that 2nd to the Spit n Fire Jigs Shaky Head and his Skeeter boat to get him in the stump feild water he was fishing..

Brannon- I am so stoked about the last three tournaments.  I know it sounds like I am throwing the Lake Fork Tackle and The Spit n fire Jigs bait name around a lot but its the flat-out truth I have just narrowed my confident baits down and those are my main choices. Thanks to everyone who is apart of my successes  and I hope to be Thanking everyone again soon..  You can halla at me via face book to find out more about my winning patters. I would be glad talk about it.

2\24\10

A win in the bag for Brannon with Century Bass..

Brannon dead sticked a Lake Fork Hyper Stick to smack a 19.04

five fish limit at Brandy Branch over the past weekend.  Keying on post and pre-spawn areas in about 10 to 15 foot of water.  He also back it up with a 1\2 0z Spit n Fire Jig to boat one off his bigger Keepers .  Brannon used a 7.2' foot Laguna pitchen stick heavy medium with a 7.2.1 Shimano Core on 20lb Lake Fork Tackle Floro Hybrid pro line..  It was a tough day the adjustment was to make several runs to key spots until the fish moved up from deeper water to feed on shad . It was all about timing. Thanks to my wife and sponsors and everyone who is apart of making the dream of fish possible. Thanks to Century Bass for being the foundation of my fishing career...

2\4\10

Lake Fork Tackle Live Magic Shad..

  Now is the time to be stocking up on LFT Live Magic Shad and weighted hooks.  Pre-spawn is when I get the fever to be on the water swingen in big betty bass and there's no better way to do that then slingen a Live Magic shad.  Slow rolling these swim style baits anywhere bass are holding in areas  near spawning flats is deadly. But areas can be anywhere from 6ft of water to 30ft of water depending on the body of water your fishing, so it is important to have the right weight to get  the bait down in front of these monsters.  That's why Lake Fork tackle has developed the perfect weighted hook system that will maximize the productivity of the Live Magic Shad swim bait.  To learn more about  the Live Magic Shad and its hook system feel free to go to LFTlures.com or call and ask anyone of the knowledgeable staff at at Lake Fork Tackle I'm sure they will guide you in the right direction. 

2\3\10

 YEESS!! that is me!!               

I would like to thank all the awesome people at Skeeter for letting me be apart of something so very special. I had the honor of participating in the release of the new Skeeter FX. Not only did I get to get behind the wheel of that bad boy but I also had the pleasure of filming a commercial  and photo shot with Todd Faircloth and kelly Jordon. So If you take a gander at the new Bass Master, Bass times and the cover of the 2010 Skeeter catalog etc, you will find me clippen along about 75mph in the new Skeeter Fx add.   Lots of fun.   Thanks again.  

1\27\10

Lake Fork Tackle's new release, Hyper Stick, and the new weight and hook system for wacky rigging