Jake Maddux is living an angler’s dream at the age of 20. Maddux grew up coming to his family’s house in StillWaters at Lake Martin, fishing with his grandfather and father off the banks and around the marina. When he started high school, the family bought a bass boat, and Maddux began to compete in fishing tournaments. Entering Auburn as a sophomore this fall, Jake and his brother Carson will fish for the Auburn University Bass Fishing Team. And, to make his fishing life complete, the brothers have their own Lake Martin guide service, Bassin’ Bros.

“I’ve been fishing since I was 5 years old, and now I fish three, four, five times a week, whether it’s snowing or 100 degrees. I’ve fished in lakes all over the country now, and Lake Martin is my favorite. One reason is because I know the lake, but it is also perfect for my style of fishing. And it’s a big lake, so you can fish away from the crowds,” Maddux said.