Army Bass Anglers

Veterans' Support Partner

The Army Bass Anglers is the brainchild of a grad school assignment. In 2004, Cody Roberson wrote a graduate paper on the fishing industry and the lack of programs in the entire outdoor space for service members. His professor agreed and urged him to roll with it. Nearly 20 years later, Army Bass Anglers has grown into multiple organizations and hosts major charity events dedicated to supporting fellow service members across the outdoors community.

The Army Bass Anglers, Army Redfish Anglers, Army Buck Hunters, Army Hog Hunters & Army Duck Hunters utilize their fishing and hunting skills to raise awareness and generate support for noteworthy charitable causes and events. The organizations are dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the (8) Grade A Task Force Non-Profits: Folds of Honor, Returning Heroes Home, Heroes on the Water, Patriot Sporting Challenge, Fishing for Freedom, Fishing with Legends, Trinity Oaks, and Warrior Canine Connection.

Annually, the Army Bass Anglers hosts a bracket-style national fishing tournament for veterans and active-duty soldiers from all five branches of the US Armed Forces on their signature TV show Force on Force on the World Fishing Network to declare a Military National Champion.

The organizations are comprised mostly of active-duty soldiers, who volunteer their time to these projects. The Army Bass Anglers associations are unique in using their military backgrounds to create a “take care of each other” mentality. “Each member has a 'battle buddy' that he/she operates with within the outdoors space,” says Cody Roberson. “When one member can’t support the mission the other 'rucks up' and carries the load for both, this is by design and is ingrained in all our military training.”

In addition to their dozens of other projects, the Army Bass Anglers organizations have 48 nationwide contracts, including constructing pop-up BB Gun ranges and fishing fish tanks at every major fishing and hunting show for kids.

SUPPORT, DEFEND, FISH & HUNT 

The ArmyBassAnglers, under the leadership of CEO and Owner Shawn Dalrymple, consists of 30 prominent brands within the fishing and hunting industry. This organization is committed to supporting and fundraising for seven Grade A Task Force Non-Profits: Folds of Honor, Returning Heroes Home, Heroes on the Water, Fishing for Freedom, Fishing with Legends, Trinity Oaks, and Warrior Canine Connection.

Among their initiatives, the ArmyBassAnglers host "Force on Force," a captivating series aired on the Sportsman Channel. This reality show follows members of the armed forces as they engage in fishing and hunting challenges. Teams on each of the ArmyBassAnglers, ArmyBuckHunter, ArmyHogHunters, and ArmyRedfishAnglers shows, compete in various scenarios designed to test their skills and fortitude. Interviews with participants offer viewers a glimpse into the lives of military personnel, highlighting their dedication and sacrifices.

Comprising predominantly of active duty, retired, and honorably discharged service members from all branches of service, the ArmyBassAnglers volunteer their time for these endeavors. Leveraging their military backgrounds and passion for the outdoors, they foster connections and a sense of purpose. “I can’t begin to tell you how many members have said this organization has saved their life,” says Shawn Dalrymple. “We provided invaluable support to both our non-profits and members.

In addition to their diverse projects, the ArmyBassAnglers have secured 48 nationwide contracts. These contracts involve initiatives such as constructing pop-up BB Gun ranges and setting up fishing tanks at major fishing and hunting shows, aimed at engaging and educating children about activities.

The Army Bass Anglers consists of 18 pro staff anglers, hundreds of coalition pro staff and task force anglers. The entire group consists of active duty or retired U.S. military from all branches of service. They currently fish Bass Champs & Force on Force on the World Fishing Network, and at numerous major events across the country.

Army Bass Anglers gained national prominence as the Ceremonial Launch Boats for numerous Bassmaster Classics & Toyota Texas Bass Classics, while raising national awareness for Returning Heroes Home, Heroes on the Water, Folds of Honor & Warrior Canine Connection from 2008 to 2014.

The ArmyBassAnglers consist of over 30 pro staff in both the fishing and hunting industry and thousands of task force and coalition members across the country. The entire group consists of active duty, retired, and honorably discharged service members from all branches of service. Their TV show currently airs on the Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network, while they attend numerous major events across the country.

ArmyBassAnglers gained national prominence as the longest running all military TV show in the outdoor industry, while raising funds and national awareness for Returning Heroes Heros, Heroes on the Water, Folds of Honor & Warrior Canie Connection for 18 years and counting.

“We don’t consider ourselves professional fishermen or hunters, but professional soldiers who just happen to be avid anglers and outdoorsmen with a far more important mission.”