| Name: | Bayer, Michael |
| Age: | 41 |
| Hometown: | Austin, TX |
| Professional Occupation: | Production Designer |
| Number of Years Kayak Fishing: | 14 |
| Home Lake: | Fayette Lake, La Grange, TX |
| Top Finishes: | ANGLER OF THE YEAR POINTS
PLACE 1st 2013 CCKF Angler of the Year 4th 2013 KATS Angler of the Year 9th 2012 KATS – AOY 10th 2011 KATS – AOY 2nd 2010 KATS – AOY 3rd 2009 KATS – AOY 4th 2008 KATS – AOY 1st 2007 KATS – AOY 1st 2006 Ultimate Kayak Trail Individual Events: 1st 2013 KATS – Canyon Lake 2nd 2013 CCKF – Town Lake 3rd 2013 KATS – Fayette 3rd 2012 KATS – Wildcard-Decker 3rd 2010 KATS – Bastrop 3rd 2010 KATS – Fayette 3rd 2009 KATS – Decker 3rd 2009 KATS – Travis 1st 2008 ACK KATS OPEN –Decker 1st 2007 KATS – Fayette 2nd 2007 KATS – Bastrop 1st 2006 – Ultimate Kayak Trail – Lake Conroe |
| Favorite Technique: | Finesse |
| Favorite Lure: | Miss Bass Magic Maker Jerk Bait |
| Kayak of Choice: | Hobie Pro Angler |
| Paddle of Choice: | Carbon Fiber Stupid Stick |
| Sponsors: | Falcon Rods, Yakfisherman.com, bassmanmovie.com |
| Favorite Food: | Sushi, Thai….ASIAN |
| Nicknames: | Fair Fight |
| When not Fishing: | Winter Sports, riding my 26” Firemans Cruiser to rock shows |
| Titles Won: | These are 1st place majors. Titles won!
2006 Ultimate Kayak Trail – Angler of the Year 2007 KATS Angler of the Year 2013 CCKT Angler of the Year |