About Us
Loaded, Hitched, and Ready to Roll!
- Bass Tactix is a Christian-based, non-profit youth and adult fishing tournament trail taken on the road across Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and Tennessee. Richard Parker, an avid bass angler and retired Army Warrant Officer, started the program in 2015 to provide a competitive venue for young people and adults who enjoy the sport of bass fishing.
- Bass Tactix is sanctioned by Major League Fishing/The Bass Federation (MLF/TBF) and Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail (FOMNTT).
- In most other youth sports, adults are observers from the sidelines; however, Bass Tactix brings a coach, often a parent or family member, and a team of young people into the competition. Only in Bass Tactix are the coaches allowed to compete against other coaches during the tournament.
- Bass Tactix qualifies youth anglers for the TBF and MLF Big 5 Series, National and World Finals, and our own G. G. King National Invitational Championship.
- Young people from kindergarten thru twelfth grade compete for cash, prizes, and up to $145,000 (per team) in scholarships at each tournament.
- Bass Tactix youth get a chance to be involved in various community service projects such as the Kidz Outdoor Network. This project pairs Bass Tactix youth and coaches with children facing complex physical or mental challenges to assist them in fishing and experiencing a "reel" weigh-in. We also host events to honor our military and first responders with fishing trips and a cookout.
- Since its beginning, Bass Tactix has equipped young anglers with the skills they need to be successful anglers in youth, collegiate, and adult divisions.
- Bass Tactix strives to set the example and provide opportunities for serving Jesus Christ by sharing love, talents, skills, and fellowship.
Sponsorships
As the youth fishing program continues to flourish, many wonderful sponsors have joined Bass Tactix to invest in our young anglers. Our supporters reach beyond the scope of fishing industries and include businesses and individuals that believe in promoting the success of our youth. Our sponsors are generous with goods, services, discounts, and promotional items. It is always a pleasure to have sponsors actively participate on-site with Bass Tactix events.
Scholarships & Collegiate Fishing
Colleges are taking notice! Bass Tactix anglers are setting the bar higher with consistent placement in Bass Tactix events and National and World finals in the high school fishing programs. Colleges actively recruit talented young Bass Tactix anglers to participate on their collegiate teams and offer valuable scholarships to sweeten the deal.
Sanctions
Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail
Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail
Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail
Our Mississippi Team
Director of Operations
Mississippi Director of Special Operations
Mississippi Director of Special Operations
Richard Parker
601.307.8492
Mississippi Director of Special Operations
Mississippi Director of Special Operations
Mississippi Director of Special Operations
Bryan Carr
601.508.6207
MS Weigh Master
Mississippi Director of Special Operations
MS Manager-South
Baylon Hyatt
601.508.2425
MS Manager-South
MS Manager-South Central
MS Manager-South
Jonathan Rooker
228.382.8752
MS Manager-South Central
MS Manager-South Central
MS Manager-South Central
Jay Fairchild
601.408.6816
MS Manager-North
MS Manager-South Central
MS Manager-South Central
Brent King
662.415.2662
Secretary/Treasurer & Registration
Secretary/Treasurer & Registration
Secretary/Treasurer & Registration
Reesa Parker
601.307.8491
Our Alabama Team
Alabama Division Director
Alabama Assistant Tournament Director
Alabama Assistant Tournament Director
Shane Mansell
205.765.8020
Alabama Assistant Tournament Director
Alabama Assistant Tournament Director
Alabama Assistant Tournament Director
Eric Jackson
256.460.2692
Alabama Manager-North
Alabama Assistant Tournament Director
Alabama Manager- Central
Allen Johnson
256.221.4608
Alabama Manager- Central
Alabama Secretary/Treasurer & Registration
Alabama Manager- Central
Mitch Rollins
256.476.3024
Alabama Secretary/Treasurer & Registration
Alabama Secretary/Treasurer & Registration
Alabama Secretary/Treasurer & Registration
Elisha Mansell
256.684.5116