Epic Baits Fishing proudly celebrated pro angler Justin Cooper’s impressive victory at the Bass Pro Tour Stage 1 event on Lake Conroe. Cooper showcased the performance and versatility of Epic Baits Fishing products during a dramatic final-day push that earned him his first-ever BPT trophy.
As the conditions on Lake Conroe shifted, so did Cooper’s approach. After starting offshore with forward-facing sonar, Cooper made a decisive move to shallow hydrilla beds—where Epic Baits Tungsten played a starring role. One of the key tools in his shallow-water arsenal was a swimming worm rigged with an Epic Tungsten bullet weight (3/16 oz), delivering the precise feel and fall rate needed to trigger bites from pressured bass.
“That Epic Tungsten weight made all the difference when I moved shallow,” said Cooper. “It let me stay efficient in the grass and keep the bait in the strike zone longer. It’s the little details like that that win you tournaments.”
The Epic Tungsten weight allowed Cooper to fish confidently through vegetation without
sacrificing sensitivity, giving him a clear edge as he picked apart the shallows. This choice proved pivotal late in the day, as Cooper boated a crucial 1-pound, 10-ounce bass in the final minute—enough to secure the win by just over a pound.
Justin Cooper’s win is a testament to his skill and the tournament-tested reliability of Epic Baits Fishing products. From shallow grass lines to high-stakes pressure, Epic helped deliver when it mattered most.