The Only Way is Up for Captain Brandon Sargent of Dallas, Texas

The late American business magnate Steve Jobs once said: “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.”

This much is true for Brandon Sargent, owner of the Lead Slingers Guide Service, which offers a wide range of trips on various lakes in Texas, particularly Lake Tawakoni, Lake Ray Hubbard, and Lavon Lake. What began as a hobby for him became a passion that he eventually turned into a full-time profession and business pursuit. Due to his fishing prowess and achievements, he was recently featured in Herald Banner, 88.9 KETR, North Texas e-News, Coho Estates, and High Plains Public Radio, to name a few.

Brandon Sargent takes on various species, and his favorites are those big ones that put up a fight, but recently, he has shifted his focus on targeting hybrid stripers and white bass that are constantly stocked in large numbers, especially in Lake Ray Hubbard throughout the year. He specializes in using downriggers which is an effective method that guarantees anglers a sure way to catch these fish species. It is a line attached to a weighted cable in order to place lures or baits at preferred or at a more precise depth under the boat.

In addition, unlike the more traditional guides, he also incorporates technology in his business and profession. He employs the use of Livescope, a device that allows anglers to have an accurate view of what is underneath the boat. This helps them see their desired catch clearly, present baits better and in an efficient way, and even allows them to target an individual fish. This, coupled with Brandon’s enthusiasm, gives guests a productive and highly exhilarating experience.

Thus, it is no wonder that guests, most often fathers with their sons and nephews, keep coming back to Lake Ray Hubbard and have him as their fishing guide. More than the lake thriving with fish just waiting to be caught, it is Brandon’s expertise and professionalism that encourages people to keep on visiting the lake and indulge their love for fishing.

No matter the weather or time of year, his prior experiences and knowledge of the patterns of fish species residing in the lake make fishing less challenging, especially for beginners who are only trying their hand at fishing for the very first time. Whether you are a novice or already a seasoned angler, everyone is welcome aboard in Capt. Brandon’s boat. Truly, a day out fishing with the captain is a day well spent.

This is something outdoors writer and book author Luke Clayton, who also happens to be a fishing enthusiast, can attest to. “[I] learned more about catching white bass in cold water in three hours of fishing than in the course of the last four decades,” Clayton says about Capt. Sargent.

However, despite his achievements, popularity in the fishing community in Dallas, Texas, and multiple media features over the years — all of which he managed to earn at such a young age — there is no stopping Capt. Sargent to go further, be better than the rest, and excel more at what he does best. The only way is up for this champ as he keeps on looking into newer technology and upgrading his fishing gear and boat.

More recently, he shared that he has developed a custom lure based on his personal designs, and it is something he is proud to have made. To this day, he still puts in the work to stay up to date, further hone his skills, and develop techniques to improve the quantity and quality of his catch. On top of that, he is also aware that fishing at Lake Ray Hubbard comes with great responsibility, so as a licensed guide, he ensures that fish are properly disposed of, and this knowledge is something he never fails to impart to his guests.

On why he does what he does, he says, “I sleep, eat, and dream about fishing every day. It’s in my blood. I will always come up with better ideas than others. I am determined to accomplish anything that is impossible [in the world of fishing].”

Indeed, satisfaction at your job can be achieved by combining great work with love for what you do. If you are planning to fish in Dallas, Texas, you may contact Captain Brandon Sargent at 469-989-1010 or his company’s Facebook page.