In this first Angler Profile episode for The Lure Fishing Project, I sit down with Cisco Sevilla for a fascinating conversation that covers far more than just fishing.
Growing up on the US/Mexico border in Southern California, Cisco learned his craft chasing largemouth bass around some of the most famous bass fisheries in America. Long before Australian bream fishing entered the picture, he was spending his days walking lake edges, throwing plastic worms, learning baitcasters and immersing himself in the bass fishing culture that would eventually shape the angler he is today.
Along the way, he introduces me to a bass fishing technique called "stitching"—something I'd never heard of before—which leads to a fascinating discussion about how anglers approached deep-water bass fishing long before today's technology existed.
After moving to Australia with little more than a suitcase, an address and a sense of adventure, Cisco slowly found his way into the Australian fishing scene. What began as a search for something to fill the gap left by bass fishing eventually evolved into a passion for bream fishing, kayak tournaments and BFS tackle.
In this episode we discuss:
• Growing up on the US/Mexico border
• Learning to fish for largemouth bass in Southern California
• Early bass fishing techniques and tackle trends
• The old-school bass fishing technique known as "stitching"
• Moving to Australia with just $300 in his pocket
• Discovering Australian bream fishing
• How BFS changed everything
• Favourite BFS tackle and rod selections
• Topwater fishing for bream
• Texas rigging, crankbaiting and bottom-contact techniques
• Tournament fishing and kayak competitions
• Lessons learned from both bass and bream fishing
Cisco is one of those anglers who sees fishing through a unique lens, combining decades of bass-fishing experience with a genuine passion for Australian bream fishing. The result is a conversation packed with stories, practical insights and plenty of laughs along the way.
This episode has been edited for public release. Members of The Lure Fishing Project can access the complete extended conversation with Cisco, including additional content not included in this version.
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