The Side Of Aaron Martens The Public Didn’t Know

[@giovannim5101]

Thank you Randy for KEEPING Aaron Martens memories alive.....

[@danramzinski2957]

Randy, sorry for the loss of your dear friend.Arron was obviously a great bass fisherman, but obviously also a great human being. Thanks for giving us that insight!

[@rogerglasco5941]

Just watched the video for the first time. Great video Randy. I read a comment that he died from a brain cancer. What a huge loss to all of us. I met him in 2007 at Camp Mack in Lake Wales. I was still a State Trooper and I would patrol Camp Mack as they were all gathered there. They complained that people were stealing their gear up at the Harris chain. I was concerned about this so I stayed out there as much as possible. I met several Pros at the time. Skeet Reese, Kevin Van Dam, on and on. Well, anyway, Aaron Marten was camped right beside one of the big pros. He was busy with his gear in his boat. He was friendly but didn't get into a conversation with him. This is all I remember. What a loss. Thanks for the video.

[@keithtimmons378]

I sent him several social media direct messages about fishing questions over time and he answered all of them. He was special.

[@F1Hopeful]

Thank you Randy for relighting the memory of Aaron. In the early 90’s we competed in the local Southern California tournament trails and he was indeed phenomenal. I think he had some sort of communication or ability to “know” where the fish were on an hour by hour basis. I’ll never forget a team tournament at Lake Hodges. My partner and I had a really good limit and at the last minute we pulled over near some tulle’s where first cast with a spinner bait got us a 10+ pounder. We made it to the ramp with seconds to spare. Naturally we were last to weigh in. It was a drive up weigh in and on the way up everyone was taking about how Aaron had this one wrapped up. He watched the weigh in from up close, absolutely sure he had it in the bag. Only to see my partner pullout that monster out of the live well. I’ll never forget he just stood there and shook his head. Afterwards he was such a delight to talk with. He congratulated us and then shared techniques with us at that 200 mph rate of his. I’ll never forget him, his mom Carol and all of the wonderful contributions he made to bass fishing and to individuals who were positively touched by his presence. God Speed Aaron!!!! You will not be forgotten by any of those that had the honor of knowing you.

[@benholliday5526]

Thanks for the stories. I wish I could have taken one of those walks with both of you.

[@GrampsterRap]

Hi Randy, I live in California and watched Aaron grow up on lake Castaic. I remember seeing him fishing club Tournaments and WON Team Tournaments with his Mom when he was a teenager. Everyone out here loved Aaron. It was a sad day when he left to go fish the other side of the country, but we all knew he would show all y’all how to finesse fish west coast style and make a name for himself on both coast. Aaron was one of the best on and off the water.

[@truegrich]

Thank you so much for sharing. Please keep them coming!

[@mikecollett8513]

Never met the man. He always appeared to be one of those phenom outliers you see form time to time in different sports. Based on print and video's looked like he was always approachable and welcoming for fans. Comfortable in his own skin and his abilities. That infectious smile didn't hurt either.

[@danielhermes3700]

Thank you for sharing the memories of your close friend. I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but I know his fishing abilities and more so the fact that he was a wonderful human. I hope you find joy and peace in the memories and experiences you shared with him and how he lived his life, I know I do. Thank you again Randy, take care.

[@dlaird8]

Aaron Martens was my favorite pro. He was truly unique and really brought in the shakeyhead and finesse movement to the mainstream. He was also a knot guru. I think he was also one of the first big Phoenix boat guys.

[@collector_effectors]

I really wished I could have become passionate about bass before he came and went. He seems like he was one of the best that ever did it. Thanks for sharing your personal experiences with the man.

[@ronniecarlson4667]

I was lucky enough to fish a Pro-Am with Aaron on the Ca Delta when he was around 21. He was a stick then. He was super polite and very fun to be around!

[@scottehrlich6653]

Thank you. You smile every time you say his name. That’s awesome

[@chundle09]

Awesome video Randy. I can just sit and watch videos of Aaron on KZbin for hours. Such a genuine guy. His Lake Havasu black bird pattern and Chesapeake Bay wins have to be my favorites though!

[@billye9823]

Thank you Randy. There are so many of us still morning the loss of Aaron. I find it so hard to believe that he is gone. I probably always will. I met Aron when he was still a teenager fishing team tournaments with his Mom Carol in Southern California. Everyone new he was special. Not only as an angler, but as person. Aaron had a special brilliance about him that is hard to put into words. He never took life for granted, and his energy and work ethic were unparalleled. I consider myself a lucky man to have known him for the short time I did.

[@daveschreck6784]

I fished team tournaments against Aaron and Carol for many years. Aaron was always a constant threat to win or finish high at whatever lake we fished. He had a sixth sense about how bass behavior and that's one of the reasons why Aaron was so good. I still can't believe he is gone.. what a great guy

[@steve5642]

Thanks Randy. As long as I've enjoyed bass fishing, I could have known Aaron Martens the professional angler more than I did. Now I'm getting a pretty cool introduction through this and your prior videos about Martens. That you so often attribute some if your pure hoggin' knowledge to Aaron speaks of your high regard for him. Pretty cool stuff.

[@yooperrd651]

Randy i only knew A-mart as 1 of my favorite competitors . I sure do miss him RIP Aron my friend

[@tressbassin]

You’re a strong man Randy I could tell you started to get choked up there at the end. He’s in a much better place now.

[@seriousmechanicing]

Thanks for sharing this Randy!

[@burdettehoeppner1062]

Thanks for sharing some of Aarons life stories.

[@martymooney8099]

Great video sir. Captivating story about a very interesting guy....✌️🖖

[@johnlantz7278]

The best drop shot specialist that taught the fine art of tuning a bait ,an rigging expert,❤

[@mikesawyer6742]

Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@SpookyRedz]

We were fans of his , from just watching him on tv u could see he was a great person , great fisherman too

[@MyBizGuide8]

Good to hear about anglers really appreciating the environment. How can someone love to be out on the water or in the woods and not take it all in with genuine awe and appreciation? Hopefully, more conversation like this will help our outdoors community re-align with our own human connection to everything and the real value of keeping the global ecosystem alive and healthy- ASAP!

[@JB-pg6ju]

Ol' A mart...man I can't even believe he's gone...met him cpl times...life is just not fair.

[@Crankinstien]

Thanks for this Randy

[@chuckkaleel9105]

One of the greatest ever!!! I’m so glad I got to meet him ❤

[@michaelmcclenon6663]

Where did you meet him

[@chuckkaleel9105]

@@michaelmcclenon6663 at my local fishing show. I got to hang out in the booth and talk to him for awhile

[@SpookyRedz]

Sounds like y’all were great friends too , kinda like family , so sorry for him , his family , and yours mr Randy

[@SpookyRedz]

He had a huge heart sounds like , totally awesome story

[@ESOX2]

Randy - perfect follow-up to your Mental Monday yesterday.

[@JohnRobertson870]

Bad ass stories Randy!!

[@steveodonnell2921]

Excellent

[@garyboudreau2872]

Thx randy I enjoyed this video

[@richerwin6397]

Never followed him too much but found him to be interesting and unique; he fashioned his own spinnerbaits in the boat, on the fly as conditions dictated.

[@dbeck582]

Randy, the thumb nail....Hell of a Mullet your sportin😆😆😆😆

[@Dafarish1]

Good stuff

[@trentstevens8645]

I love David Mullins story about how Aaron got him started fishing professionally.

[@ronniemitchell9221]

Cool video

[@rpredl]

I had never seen a drop shot rig before Aaron.

[@jobrandofishing]

When I fish that ol drop shot rig I think about ol boy. Drop shot king 🤘

[@twb6821]

Go on and take my sub and my tears. AMart 🐐

[@naturalkayakfishing]

🙏🙏🙏

[@peterlaniosz6560]

Those of us that believe in a Master Mind of Creation are more amazed by nature than those who think it "Just happened "! I'm sure he"s more amazed of the Beauty of Paradise !

[@garydrichard5559]

How did Aaron die?

[@kevinhaley1150]

Brain tumor

[@garydrichard5559]

@@kevinhaley1150 Thanks, I had heard about his passing but never heard how. He was the GOAT of finesse fishing in my book, if they would have had the electronics such as livescope they have now, he probably would’ve been banned from tournaments.

[@kevinhaley1150]

@@garydrichard5559 not sure what you mean by electrons and him being banned

[@garydrichard5559]

@@kevinhaley1150 it was supposed to say today’s electronics, such as live scope. I should check my message before sending 🤦‍♂️

[@danielguerra626]

Brain cancer