Tournament Fishing

Guiding, Writing Educational Articles, and Product Promotion continue to take up the majority of my time. I nonetheless continue to be as active as possible on the Professional Tournament scene. Which along with the entire fishing industry is undergoing some major changes, growing pains, and a re-adjustment period.

This being said, I will participate in as many quality Tournaments as my schedule will allow. I have thoroughly enjoyed being exposed to the positive aspects of Tournaments that receive so little exposure. Namely, being on the cutting edge of new techniques and concepts to better oneself as not only a competitive angler, but as an angler in general and ultimately a communicator of this knowledge..

There is simply no such thing as “Too much knowledge.” It also gives me the opportunity to try new theories as to both locational and presentational patterns- based on the seasonal periods each Tournament location offers. I absolutely will not just go out and do what the majority of Tournament Pros are doing on a daily basis. I am constantly striving to approach catching fish from new angles and there is no better way to test how well these ideas work than by comparing the results to hardcore anglers who will do most anything to win.

The experience gained and lessons learned are invaluable aids in my own personal learning process. Absolutely nothing can replace this…as if you are just “fishing for fun”, you have no way to gauge your level of success with each new concept or experiment. In the end it makes me a better Writer, Guide, and Product Promoter as I can share new ideas and insight to my Readers, Clients, and Sponsors. Hopefully, this will help to generate more excitement, raise awareness, and further the sport I love as a whole.

My Tournament experience includes competing, winning, and placing high, as well as qualifying for every Championship in the following Team Circuits: MWC, WWA, Team Walleye, Pro Team Walleye, Grand National Walleye Cup, Lowrance Pro Team Walleye Circuit, and The Fishing Crew Team Tournament Trail.  I also try to fish as many big Regional Tournaments as my schedule will allow.

I have attained a reputation among Tournament  Anglers as a consistent and ethical competitor as is evidenced by my being named Professional Angler of the Year on the the Lowrance Pro Team Walleye Circuit following the 2006 Season.

I have also fished the Professional Walleye Trail (PWT) as both a Touring Pro and Regional Professional since 2002.  Although I have yet to score big in the Pro Am Events, my day is coming soon!

Over the years, I have conducted dozens Children’s Events while touring.  An absolutely great opportunity to showcase the sport I love as well as the Sponsors I partner with, while generating much needed excitement and fostering interest in the area Youth.