Sabrina Thompson Makes History as First Black Woman to Compete in Bass Pro Shops Tournament

Sabrina Thompson makes history as the first black angler to compete in Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open.

Sabrina Thompson has made history as the first black woman to compete in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open. According to NBCDFW, Thompson said she learned to fish late in life because her children wanted to fish. She said she has fished in various tournaments for the past 30 years. Who knew! Good for her and we wish her all the best.

She said she hopes her exposure will help other minority fisherman, who are often overlooked by sponsors and vendors. "There are a lot of African-Americans out here fishing," she said. But Thompson said vendors don't recognize black fishers as demographic because they don't know the anglers are out there. Thompson also said she has received numerous e-mails and calls from girls and women who are encouraged by her success and want to learn how to fish.

"I think what it is, not a lot of African-American females will get out there and compete," she said. "There are some out there. I'm here to tell them, 'You can. You can compete.'" The tournament begins Thursday on Lake Lewisville. The winner receives $100,000 in cash and prizes. Source: NBC DFW

So many times we don't hear about positive stories such as Sabrina Thompson being a black pro angler. We mostly hear about the bad things that happen in the black community. I wish her all the best and we will continue to follow her career.