I really try to avoid using clichés as much as possible when I write about my experiences, but you just have to throw one down every once in awhile. One cliché that I hear all the time goes something like this: “Man, this sport can be so humbling sometimes. Just when you think you have things figured out, you go out and bomb.”

That one rang very true for me at the recent Lake Guntersville EverStart, where despite the fact that it is now technically considered my “home lake,” it turned out to be one of the most frustrating and disappointing multi-day tournaments I’ve fished in years.

I finished 88th.

Miles “Sonar” Burghoff has been fishing most of his life with his first tournament at age 12. Sonar grew up in Northern California where he learned to fish for bass. This created a dream for him to pursue his passion. Sonar moved to Florida and attends the University of Central Florida. When he is not hitting the books his is landing monster bass. He explained that one of the main reasons he wanted to go to Florida was to learn how to flip in the heavy cover. Sonar has always wanted to perfect his techniques “It’s like a being a chess piece, you have to make moves to be successful”. Sonar says that he wants to move towards the Midwest after college to perfect his deep diving crank baits. This will help him pursue his career in the open division. Keep an eye out for Miles Burghoff in the Future. >>> read more