Good Morning Obots!
Meet Sabrina Thompson, the first African-American woman to fish the Bassmasters Open!
Sabrina Thompson developed her love of the outdoors when she was a child as a member of the Girl Scouts. From Brownie Scout to Cadet, while she was earning her badges she developed certain skills that she carried into her adulthood where she passed these skills on to her children. But, she didn’t learn to fish until she was in her early twenties.
Her children decided that they wanted to learn how to fish. Their father and uncle, who were both avid fishermen, had suggested that she learn with the children. She developed a love for fishing that soon turned into her passion. And after spending many years developing her techniques and unique style, teaching not only her children but other children, did she decide to turn it into a career.
Sabrina moved to Texas along with her best friend, husband and biggest supporter Ricky Thompson, in 2006. Sabrina and Ricky enjoy riding side by side around Houston on their motorcycles. Sabrina also enjoys country music. But her passion still remains bass fishing. She immediately became a “Certified Angler Instructor” for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and began teaching women and children the basics of fishing. She and her husband started a non-profit organization “Texas Wrangling Anglers” were they travel across the country teaching women and children the basics of fishing. She holds workshops around the state that offer women and children a chance to learn outdoor skills in a fun and supportive atmosphere.
In 2008 she turned Pro and became a competing member of the B.A.S.S/ESPN “Women Bassmaster Tour”. In 2009, Sabrina’s unique style and presence came to the attention of the International Federation of Black Bass Angler’s CEO, Arthur Bronson, who immediately seized the opportunity to practice the organizations vision of diversity among anglers worldwide. He immediately recruited Sabrina. In 2010 Sabrina was installed as Vice President of the International Federation of Black Bass Anglers, with the blessings and support of Hans Lindique of South Africa who held the position for many years.
Sabrina has been a guest speaker on Women’s Sports Talk Show radio, Texas Fish & Game sports talk show with Chester Moore, Fish Bait Radio with James Smith, and the Urban American Outdoors Television Show.
Sabrina is Sponsored by, Tuscaroran Pro Lures, Mercury Marine, WaveSpin Reels and Ko-Man-Chi Baits .