Meet the Team

Charles West

An impoundment bass junkie at heart; Charles is an angler driven by the pursuit of excellence and fuelled by the desire to share the art and passion of fishing with as many people as possible.

While the drive to master his craft and excel on the bass tournament scene was a driving force in his early life, today as a father and fishing mentor to many, Charles’ focus is to share his knowledge and passion for fishing through his content.

About Charles

Name:

Charles West

Location (City/State):

Ipswich, QLD

Profession/Job:

Commercial Fit out Site Supervisor

Favourite angling location?

Moogerah Dam.

Favourite species to chase?

Australian bass.

Favourite style of angling?

Multiple techniques of lure fishing.

When did the love of fishing grab you and was there someone that got you into it?

Earliest memories of the love of fishing would be with my dad when I was a kid fishing our local river.

What was the style of fishing that you did when your first started fishing?

Bait fishing

What (e.g. escapism, competition, connection with people/nature) does angling give you?

A lot of my bass fishing has been based around tournament fishing. It offered the thrill of competition and testing myself and allowed me to create some lifelong friendships.

Who or what inspires your angling?

My inspiration steamed from being about to spend more time with my dad and connect with him with something we both love. Adding to that now is passing the same passion I have onto my kids. I also enjoy teaching and sharing my knowledge with people who are willing to learn.

What has been your favourite moment/memory in fishing?

There are a few, the first one being winning my first ABT BASS Electric event with my my dad next to me in the boat. Fishing with my kids on the lake, and finally watching my grandad from England catch his first Australian bass. It was a 50cm fish, so it was a good one.

What’s your angling goals for the future?

My goals for the future would be educating and sharing my knowledge with people who want to learn about fishing. It’s my way to give back to the sport I love.

What advice would you give to new anglers entering the sport?

Enjoy the processes of learning to fish, the more time you put into it, the better you will come.

What can we do as anglers to make our sport and the industry better in the future?

Educate the youth and become mentors.

What does the Daiwa brand mean to you?

Passion! Since I started lure fishing 20years ago I have always had a Daiwa product in my hand, whether it be a rod, reel, line, or lure. Daiwa products have played a huge part in my angling life, and I couldn’t image fishing without them. I just love the Daiwa brand.