“The fish don't care what you look like. They care if you can read water.”
— Megan Torres
The Story
Megan Torres grew up skipping school to fish farm ponds outside San Antonio. By 18 she was running weekend tournaments on Lake Fork. By 25 she was beating fields of 200+ anglers on the Texas tournament trail. She fishes with precision, not power — finesse rigs, light line, and an uncanny ability to read subtle structure changes that most anglers blow past at 70 mph.
Fishing Philosophy
Slow down. Every cast should have a reason. If you're fan-casting, you're sightseeing, not fishing.
Achievements
- 3x Women's Bassmaster Classic qualifier
- 2025 Toyota Series Southwest Division champion
- Lake Fork record 5-fish bag: 38.4 lbs
- First woman to win an open MLF BFL event in Texas
- 12 top-10 finishes in major trail events
Gear Setup
Rod
St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'1" MH Fast
Reel
Shimano Metanium MGL 70
Line
15 lb Sunline Shooter fluorocarbon
Go-To Bait
Texas-rigged Zoom Magnum Trick Worm in plum apple
Tips from Megan
Fish the shady side of every piece of structure — always.
Downsize your hook one size from what feels right. Better hookup ratio, less snags.
Keep a deck log. Write down water temp, wind, what bit, and where. Patterns reveal themselves over time.
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