Brett Hite burst onto the Bassmaster Elite Series scene March 13, taking a victory in the first Elite Series event of the season — and of his career.
Hite has competed in B.A.S.S. tournaments since 1998, even at the Tour level, but he elected not to join the Elite Series when it debuted in 2006.
He has since made a living on the FLW Tour, and in 2013, he worked his way through the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens to secure a spot on the Elite Series roster.
So, while HIte’s name is familiar to some fans of the sport, it’s new to others. Fans got to know him a little better in his first Twitter chat today, and the full transcript is below.
Read the transcripts of previous Twitter chats with pros here. And follow @BASS_Nation on Twitter for bass fishing updates, tips and news.
Everyone, Brett Hite is ready for your questions! Ask him with the hashtag #basschat
What was a key ingredient to helping you win?
Brett Hite
Finding good healthy grass that was close to the bank.
First off I want to say Congratz on the roll you’ve been to start the season on both tours!!!
Brett Hite
Thanks so much, I appreciate all the support!
With so many consecutive majors in a row Do you think it helps you dial it in better…or does fatigue come into play?
Brett Hite
I think it helps you understand the rhythm of the fish. You just keep on rolling. I’d say it’s an advantage.
When can we see Brett Hite with his own account on Twitter?
Brett Hite
I can’t do it all, so I’m not sure I’m really going to be a Twitter guy.
Fair enough Brett! Good luck with the rest of your season!! I’ll be seeing you in Missouri!
What are the difficulties of being a bass guy, living in Phoenix?
Brett Hite
I drive to the East Coast with my boat at the beginning of the season, then fly home when I get a break.
What will be the most difficult thing about the Elite Series for you?
Brett Hite
I would say the competition is the difficult thing.
How do you use electronics to see what type of bottom (rocks, gravel, grass, etc.) you are fishing?
Brett Hite
Grass shows up well, you can tell if it’s more dense or less. On Humminbird electronics, yellow will be more dense. Yellow shows hard bottom, red a little less and blue even less so. Using your color charts helps.
Thank you!
Bass Fishing Tips @BassFishnTips
If limited to 5 rod/reel combos to fish entire season, what would they be?
Brett Hite
I’d have a flipping stick, jig rod, baitcaster, spinning rod with braid to fluoro, glass rod & a graphite rod.
Bass Fishing Tips @BassFishnTips
If limited to 5 baits to fish entire season, what would they be?
Brett Hite
Drop shot, Senko, ChatterBait, jig and creature bait.
THE Slater Nelson @S_G_Nelson_8
Frogs, buzzbaits, or weightless flukes?
Brett Hite
I prefer a buzzbaits because I have more confidence in them. You have to fish with what you have confidence in.
Dominic F. Turcott! @Dturcott27
Congrats on taking another win on your awesome season so far! How does it feel to be sitting in your seat right now?!
Brett Hite
Life is good! Everything is going well and I’m making good decisions. I’m feeling comfortable with life & fishing.
How do northern pike make you feel up north while bass fishing?
Brett Hite
A lot of times when you’re fishing for bass you catch northern pike – you can lose some good baits to them.
Brett, how did you decide to become a pro?
Brett Hite
Since I was a kid, it’s all I wanted to do. I fished & watched fishing shows. I set my goal & it came together.
What’s your favorite soft plastic bait in dark water? Lots of mud heavy weeds in mass (when ice melts).
Brett Hite
I like black-and-blue and green pumpkin.
What color chatterbait would you throw in muddy water conditions? Less than 1 foot visibility.
Brett Hite
I would with either black-and-blue or white and chartreuse in muddy water conditions.
Thank you!
Looking ahead to Table Rock…what lure/technique may dominate?
Brett Hite
Usually running crankbaits that time of year is dominate on Table Rock.
Dear Brett, could I please have sins tips on tournament fishing? I’m starting soon and my dream is to go pro
Brett Hite
There’s no substitute for time on the water. Get out and find fish on your own, that’s the best way to learn.
I wonder if Brett Hite is excited to see his win on ESPN 2 this weekend?
Brett Hite
I would be if I could actually watch it! But I do have a DVR at home, so I’ll see it in a few weeks. It’s pretty exciting. B.A.S.S. has the best show in all of fishing, so it’s always cool to watch. I learn from it.
Thanks Brett Hite! Hope you get to see the show soon and enjoy it! Maybe go back to the A-Team music for weigh-in?
Brett Hite
I’ll probably switch it up! I’ve been a little busy concentrating on other things! I try not to be superstitious.
The the best lure for spring bass?
Brett Hite
It would be a ChatterBait and a Senko!
Dear Brett Hite, if you had 1 Crankbait, 1 soft plastic, and one top water for a whole year what would it be?
Brett Hite
Evergreen Combat Crank 250 in shad, large Yamamoto Flappin Hawg, Evergreen Shower Blow.
Helen Northcutt @HelenNorthcutt
Should I put you on my fantasy team this week, Brett?
Brett Hite
The way things have been going, yes! It’s a matter of getting those big bites.
Do you find it hard to eat healthy & exercise while on the road?
Brett Hite
That’s a struggle we all deal with. For me, I camp so I’m able to cook my meals every night instead of eating out.
Helen Northcutt @HelenNorthcutt
Have you made any good friends on tour yet?!
Brett Hite
I fished the 150 for 5 years, so I’m already friends with all of them. I know three-quarters of the tour.
What is your favorite casting combo for shallower cranks, spinnerbaits, swim jigs, and there is no budget
Brett Hite
I use Evergreen International rods 7 foot, 3 inch powerglass rod and a Shimano Chronarch Ci4+ 6:2.1.
THE Slater Nelson @S_G_Nelson_8
Would you rather rip a spinner bait or a lipless crank through grass
Brett Hite
I would rather rip a lipless crankbait. But I would really rather a chatterbait!
THE Slater Nelson @S_G_Nelson_8
I never even thought about a chatter bait! I guess it’s the same principles?
Brett Hite
Yes, it vibrates very similarly but it’s more weedless.
Thanks for participating in the chat, Brett, and for answering fans’ questions! Fans, thank you for your questions!
Brett Hite
I really appreciate you guys having me on the chat today! Everyone can follow me on my Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/brett.hite.14.