About Eric

About Eric

Eric D. Christiansen

I was thirteen years old when I truly fell in love with the water. But in many ways, fishing had already chosen me long before I ever held a rod.

My grandfather fished. My uncles fished. Before I understood the skill, patience, or discipline behind it, I watched them—the quiet focus on their faces, the confidence in their hands, and the way the world seemed to slow down whenever they were near the water.

They may not have realized it then, but every trip, every cast, and every story planted something in me. Without saying a word, they passed down more than a love of fishing. They passed down a connection to the water—a place where patience becomes strength, silence brings clarity, and a person can feel completely alive.

It’s more than a passion. It’s part of who I am. It’s in my blood.

Growing up in San Jose, I spent countless hours exploring the lakes, ponds, and creeks of Santa Clara County in search of largemouth bass. But I was also chasing something deeper—the feeling of being completely present, fully alive, and at peace on the water.

In 2014, I joined the Santa Clara Bass Busters. I started as a non-boater, fishing from the back of other anglers’ boats and learning everything I could, one cast at a time. That same season, I won the club’s Tournament of Champions as a non-boater.

In 2018, I purchased my first bass boat. One year later, in 2019, I earned the title of Angler of the Year.

Those achievements meant a great deal to me, but fishing has never been only about trophies. It is about continuing to learn, adapting to the conditions, respecting the water, and never losing the hunger that made me pick up a rod in the first place.

In 2021, I moved to Oakley, right along the river, and the California Delta became my home water.

Today, I spend more than 200 days a year fishing the Delta—through every season, rain or shine. I have fished in pouring rain, before sunrise, after long workdays, and even while recovering from a minor medical procedure. Once, my wife found me out there completely soaked and asked, ‘Are you really fishing in weather like this?’

The answer was yes.

The answer is almost always yes.

Some mornings, I’m on the water before the sun rises, making a few casts before heading to work. Then, when the workday is over, I head straight back to the water and fish until the last light disappears. Before work and after work, from first light to nightfall, the water keeps calling me back. Fishing is not simply something I do—it is part of who I am. It is my therapy, my peace, and the place where everything else becomes quiet.

There is nothing like the moment a fish strikes—the pull on the line, the fight, the excitement—and then watching it swim away to fight another day.

The California Delta does not give up its fish easily. Its tides, currents, changing conditions, and endless waterways can challenge even the most experienced anglers. But that is exactly why I love it. The Delta demands patience, knowledge, and respect—and every day on it teaches you something new.

Now, I want to share that experience with others.

Whether you are chasing your first Delta bass, hoping to improve your technique, searching for a personal best, or simply looking for an unforgettable day on the water, I will meet you where you are. I want every trip to offer more than a catch. I want you to leave with greater confidence, new knowledge, lasting memories, and a deeper connection to the water.

The love of fishing was passed down to me by my grandfather. Today, it is my privilege to pass that same passion on to you.

COME FISH THE CALIFORNIA DELTA WITH ME.

I’m Eric D. Christiansen—and the Delta is waiting.