TAI

AU

WILD WEST BASS TRAIL

PROFESSIONAL

ANGLER

TAI AU

THE ANGLER

Tai continues fishing at the highest levels that the western landscape provides.  The main motivation for fishing is to eventually win at the regional level. He’s been so close so many times. He just wants to close the deal on one in the near future. I created a social media group called “AZ Anglers” 8 years ago. Today, we have over 17K members and we’re still growing. I use the group to share my passion for fishing and to help promote the sport. Please feel free to look us up and join. I’m engaged to Ylisha Hernandez with 2 beautiful kids. Jayden (5) and Kayla (3). I’m currently teaching Jayden how to fish. His personal best is already a 9lber that he caught this year.

 

Years Of Pro Experience

Top 10s With Wild West Bass Trail Pro/Am

YEARS WITH WILD WEST BASS TRAIL

TAI AU

OFF THE WATER
Residing in the town of Glendale, Arizona, Tai Au patiently awaits the next tournament. When he’s not fishing, he’s getting ready to go fishing. When he’s fishing or getting ready to go fishing, he’s working as an insurance agent for Liberty Mutual Insurance. He has been in insurance for 11 years.

SKILLS

Ability to adapt to the changing conditions. Well rounded in many different techniques allowing me to adapt to the changing conditions throughout the week.

 

MOTIVATION

My main motivation for fishing is to eventually win at the regional level. I’ve been so close so many times. I just want to close the deal on one in the near future.
  • Reaction Baits
  • Flipping/Pitching/Punching
  • Frogs/Topwater
  • Swimbaits/Big Baits
  • Finesse Fishing
  • Shallow Water
  • Deep Water
On the water, what do you consider being some of your weaknesses?
My biggest weakness is wintertime fishing. I hate fishing deep and slow.
What are some of your notable accomplishments?

2017 Wild West Pro/Am Angler of Year

2018 Wild West AZ Teams Angler of Year

6 Top 10s With Wild West Bass Trail Pro/Am

What are some of your favorite baits?
My favorite bait is a Yamamoto Senko. Of all the baits out there, I’ve won the most money with the senko. There’s so many ways that you can fish it and it works everywhere. A close second is a crankbait.
What are your favorite lakes to fish?
The California Delta is by far my favorite place to fish. 2nd, any Northern CA fishery. I love facing new challenges and figuring out new lakes.
What are some of your favorite set-ups? (rod/line/hook)

I grew up with a flipping rod in my hand. So first, I’m going to go with a 806 Dobyns Flippin’ stick, paired with a 7: Daiwa Tatula SV with 70lb Daiwa Samurai Braid, 1/25oz weight with a Yamamto Cowboy on a 4/0 flipping hook.

2nd- Dobyns 736CB, 6:3:1 Daiwa Tatula SV, 20lb Fluoro, chatterbait with a Yamamoto Zako Trailer

3rd- Dobyns 742 spinning rod, Daiwa Luvias reel, 10lb braid to 8lb fluoro paired with a senko.

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