Jason Pittman
Congratulations to Jason for making the cover of Louisiana Sportsman Magazine March 2009 issue.  Article written by Chris Ginn.  Be sure to pick up your copy.
Jason G. Pittman
73022 Oak Creek Lane
Covington, LA 70435
985-630-3656
Birth Date:    July 18, 1976

Family:    Wife, Melissa; three children, Trenton, Abigail and Haleigh

Occupation:   Asset Protection Agent, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Current Sponsors:  American Rodsmiths, Banner Ford, Champion Boats, Cypress Cove
      Boating Center, Jus-Grab-It Glove, Mercury Outboards,
      Naked Bait Company


I was born and raised in Central Louisiana and grew up learning to fish impounded lakes such as Rodemaker (also known as CLECO Lake) and Toledo Bend.  With the help of my dad, Floyd Pittman, it was on these lakes that I came to understand the sport of bass fishing.  I began tournament fishing with my dad at the age of eight and haven’t looked back since then.  Whether it was slowing down a retrieve or ripping a rattle trap out of the grass, he always had time to show me how to do things.  After developing a knowledge of reservoir lakes, my family was transferred to southeast Louisiana in 1988.  Settling in on the Northshore of Lake Ponchartrain, I began to learn about tidal waters and its’ effect on local game fish.  I truly believe that it was God’s intentions for me to learn and understand how bass behave in different types of waters.  Learning to fish impounded lakes and coastal locations has enabled me to become a better fisherman.
In the fall of 1996, I began my professional fishing on the Bassmasters Tournament Trail.  Since that time, I have competed in the Central Division of the Bassmasters, along with numerous other state and local events.  Over the past five years I have averaged five to six tackle/boat shows as well as four speaking engagements a year.  I have spent over 200 days on the water for reasons ranging from tournaments and TV shows to media relation events as well as charity fishing trips.


Recent Accomplishments:
•Winner of the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Central Division Tournament           June 2004 in Morgan City, Louisiana.
•2005 Federation Nation National Championship Qualifier
•Featured on Bassfan.com, BASS Times Report, Bassmaster Magazine         Classic Report and Louisiana Sportsman Magazine.
•4 time Louisiana Federation Nation State Team Qualifier.
•Helped capture team title in 2002 and 2004 with Louisiana Federation              Nation State Team at Divisional Tournaments.
•Winner of the Louisiana Federation Nation State Tournament                          September 2006 on the Red River.
•3 time Angler of the Year titles with Three Rivers Bassmasters                        Federation Club.
•Consecutive 3rd place finishes for the year in the Louisiana Division of             the BFL tournament trail in 2005 and 2006.
•Numerous top finishes with dad in the St. Jude Children’s Hospital                 Classic over the past 7 years, including a 2nd place in 2000. (250 boat            field)
•Liars and Lunkers two day Classic champion in 2006.
•Several appearances on Louisiana Sportsman TV throughout the last              couple of years.
•Weekly radio show Louisiana Sportsman Live on 1210 The Score in                Baton Rouge.
•Active member in the CCA (Coastal Conservation Association) by                   donating several fishing trips a year.
•Many youth programs such as: Take a Kid Fishing, Liars and Lunkers             Kids Tournament and State Park Fishing days