Jamie Hartman Secures 4th Place at Lake Guntersville Using Missile Baits Eye Roll and Freedom Flyer
Salem, VA - [February 17, 2026] — Following an impressive performance at the recent Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake Guntersville, pro angler Jamie Hartman powered his way to a 4th place finish relying heavily on two recent additions from Missile Baits — the Eye Roll jig head and the Freedom Flyer 4.25 minnow.
Competing against the best anglers in the world on one of the country’s most historic bass fisheries, Hartman demonstrated versatility and precision throughout the event. With changing conditions and pressured fish, lure selection proved critical.
Hartman leaned on the Missile Baits Eye Roll in a 1/8-ounce weight on the 3/0 hook for its natural profile and subtle rolling action, which allowed him to effectively target bait focused bass. The Freedom Flyer 4.25 when paired with the Eye Roll delivered the realism and action needed to generate key bites throughout the tournament.
“Guntersville can be a challenging lake, especially when fish are constantly repositioning,” said Hartman. “The Eye Roll and Freedom Flyer gave me exactly what I needed, which was the right action and the right profile.”
Missile Baits President, John Crews, praised Hartman’s performance and execution.
“Jamie found a good group of fish and out fished other anglers near him using the Eye Roll and Freedom Flyer 4.25. That shows exactly what these baits are designed for, helping top-level anglers perform under pressure,” said Crews.