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If you’ve fished local tournaments on Clark’s Hill Reservoir in recently, chances are you’ve seen Davis Madden’s name near the top of the leaderboard. An up-and-coming young angler who works for Greenfish Tackle, Davis has built his skills on the Savannah River Chain—fisheries renowned across the Southeast for their blueback herring bite. When the chance came to spend a day on the water with legendary angler Hank Parker, Davis didn’t hesitate.
“This whole opportunity came about through my relationship with Mr. Parker’s camera guy,” Madden explained. “I mentioned in passing that I’d love to fish with him one day, but I never imagined the word would get back to him—let alone that he’d actually accept.” Despite coming from different generations, the two instantly connected through their shared passion for bass fishing. Davis introduced Hank to a few tricks with Forward Facing Sonar, while Hank swapped stories from his storied career and passed along his hard-earned knowledge. Greenfish Tackle owner Jon Hair joined the pair for part of the day, adding to the fun, and even brought Hank by the shop for a tour and a look at their baits. For Davis, it was a day he’ll never forget—a reminder that no matter our age or style of fishing, the love of the sport is what brings anglers together. |
