Phil Strader - Glide, OR

 

Champion Xtreme 734C

 

Alabama

Chambers, Rex
Website www.smithlakebass.com
rex@smithlakebass.com
Alabama

Sponsors: Dobyns Rods http://dobynsrods.com ; FroggToggs http://froggtoggs.com; Coosa Tackle http://www.coosatackle.com ; Smithlakebass.com http://www.smithlakebass.com ; SunLIne www.srtroutsupply.com

Accomplishments:Freelance Outdoors Writer for numerous websites, magazines and The Cullman Times. Second in points in 2005 BASSMasters Series' southern division, finished 11th in 2005 BASSMasters Tour Event on Smith Lake, two time winner of Alabama Police & Fire Championships, two time winner of Alabama Police Olympics Bass Event.

Arizona

Key, Gary
gary@garykeyfishing.com
Arizona

Sponsors: Ranger Boats, Evinrude, Minn Kota, Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits, River2Sea, Pepper Custom Baits, Keelshield, Socko Energy

Accomplishments: Two Angler of the Year titles, Two FLW Everstart top ten finishes, 2005 FLW Everstart Championship qualifier, Arizona Federation State Team qualifier, WON Classic qualifier

California

Barron, John "jb"
jb@scalenews.com
California

Sponsors: Anglers Marine www.anglersmarine.com, Ranger Boats www.rangerboats.com, Trolling Motor Doctor www.trollingmotordr.com, Revenge Baits www.revengebaits.com, Pro’s Soft-bait Glue www.prossoftbaitglue.com, 5 Star Gas & Gear www.fivestargas.com, Matrix Service.com www.matrixservice.com
Brown, Kent
www.ultimatebassradio.com
Roseville, California

Sponsors: Triton Boats and Trailers, Mercury Marine, Thompson's Toyota, Quicksilver Propellers and Lubricants, Motor Guide, Berkley, Pflueger, Gamakatsu, Lamiglas, Dobyns Rods, Lowrance

Accomplishments: International Sportsmen's Expositions, 2002 Western Bass Sportsman of the Year, 5-time West Coast Bass Classic Qualifier, 2-time Western Bass Classic Qualifier, 20 time Qualifier of Post Season Championships, Top 25 Qualifier BASS Western Open Circuit, Host of "Ultimate Bass" Radio Show on Sports 1140 KHTK, Co-host of California Sportsman Radio Show on Sports 1140 KHTK
Cervenka, Ron
socalteams@hotmail.com
California

Sponsors: Ranger Boats - http://www.rangerboats.com/, Mercury - http://www.mercurymarine.com/, Lowrance - http://www.lowrance.com/, Anglers Marine - http://www.anglersmarine.com/, Roboworm - http://www.roboworm.com/, Dobyns Rods - http://www.dobynsrods.com/, Cul-M-Rite / Pro Pak - http://www.culmrite.com/, Tru-Tungsten - http://www.tru-tungsten.com/, Costa Del Mar - http://www.costadelmar.com/, Save Phace - http://www.fishhedz.net/, J&T Tackle - http://www.jttackleshop.com/, Revenge Baits - http://www.revengebaits.com/, Shimano -http://www.shimano.com/, Berkley - http://www.purefishing.com/

Accomplishments: Six-time WON BASS Western Classic qualifier, Five-time California Bass Federation State Classic qualifier, Two-time California Bass Federation Region-7 Angler of the Year, Two-time Ranger Boats Millennium Tournament qualifier, Fishing & Hunting News "California’s Top-40 Bass Anglers" – 1995, 1996, 2001, 2001 BASSMASTER Top-150 Tournament Trail qualifier, Three-time WON BASS Tri-State Team Championship qualifier
  Cole, David
colebass@mac.com
California

Sponsors: Dobyns Rods

Accomplishments: Long history of fishing Pro-Ams and team circuits in northern California.

Conser, Jason

Jtcdog@yahoo.com
Junior Bass Angler
California

Sponsors: Mom & Dad, www.DobynsRods.com, www.Amsoil.com

Accomplishments: 2007 2nd Place CA Bass Federation Jr. State Championship, 2007 Angler of the Year - Delta Teen Team, 7 "Top 10" Finishes at Federation Tournaments, C.O./Pro-Teen Tournament, 2004 Contender - B.A.S.S. Jr. Bassmaster World Championship - Charlotte, NC, 2003 CA Bass Federation Jr. State Champion, 2005, 2006 - President, Delta Teen Team Junior Fishing Club
 
Fenske, Corey
cfinicky@yahoo.com
Granite Bay , CA

Sponsors: Yamaha Outboards, Yamalube, Skeeter Boats, Motorguide, Dobyns Rods, Reaction Innovations, Costa Del Mar, Lowrance, Sticky Graphics.

Accomplishments: Multiple West Coast Bass Classic Qualifier, numerous top ten finishes. Currently competing in the FLW, W.O.N Bass and Anglers Choice Pro tournamnet trails. Owner of Sticky Graphics, in Granite Bay CA. (Specializing in Boat and vehicle wraps, banners, stickers, and graphics design)
Franceschi, Tony
tfranceschi67@comcast.net
California

Sponsors: Ranger Boats, Evinrude, Minn Kota, Humminbird, Dobyns Rods, P-Line, Pflueger Reels, Costa Del Mar, River2Sea

Accomplishments: 3 Angler of the Year titles, 19 tournament wins, Largest Bass: 13lbs 4 oz.
 
Grier, Bryan, L
Brygrier@yahoo.com
Salinas, California

Sponsors: Salinas Tackle Box, Jims pro Bass Tackle, www.Comforttroll.com, keeper custom worms
  Harkins, Ralph E.
rdawg@softcom.net
California

Sponsors: www.batterysystems.net , www.reactioninnovations.com , www.galaxiemarine.com , www.lesschwab.com , dobynsrods , www.sticky-graphics.com , www.tritonboats.com , www.futureprotour.net

Accomplishments: Angler of the year Wonbass teams 2004 &2005, 10 wins, 20 top 5, 35 top 10
Harper, John
Web Site: Johnharperfishing.com
jlbrharper@comcast.net
California

Sponsors: Dobyns Rods http://www.dobynsrods.com, Daiwa http://www.daiwa.com, P-Line http://www.p-line.com, Blade Runner Tackle http://www.bladerunnertackle.com, SwimBaitNation.com http://www.swimbaitnation.com/, Mothers Finest Worms, Osprey Lure, Basstrix USA

Achievements: 2006 Won Bass Pro Am 5 fish weight record holder 37.82 lbs, 2005 Angler of the Year in U.S. Anglers Choice Pro-Am circuit, 2nd 2006 Won Bass Pro-Am Delta, 4th 2006 Won Bass Pro-Am Shasta, 1st 2005 U.S. Anglers Choice Pro-Am Delta, 3rd 2004 U.S. Anglers Choice Pro-Am Delta, 3rd 1999 West Coast Bass Pro-Am Shasta, 2nd 1999 West Coast Bass Pro-Am Don Pedro, 2nd 1998 West Coast Bass Pro-Am Delta, 2nd 1998 West Coast Bass Pro-Am Shasta, Numerous other top 10 finishes and 1st place in team events.
Hines, Lee "Gator"
Web Site: www.leehines.com
lee@leehines.com
Granite Bay, CA

Sponsors: Dobyns Rods www.dobynsrods.com, FlyLady www.flylady.net, Westernbass.com www.westernbass.com, Sawyer Cook Insurance www.sawyercookmarine.com, SavePhace www.savephace.com, NoSweatMist www.nosweatmist.com, Ethan Wade Graphics www.ethanwade.com, TnT Baits www.tntbaits.com, Eye Surrender www.eyesurrenderonline.com, Quickdrops www.quickdropsweights.com
  Hiser, Mark
m.hiser@sbcglobal.net
California

Sponsors: Dobynsrods, WWW.Dobynsrods.com , Sunline, WWW.SRTroutsupply.com , Swimbait Nation WWW.SwimbaitNation.com , Mothersfinest WWW.PhilsProp,com , Gann's Jigs
Lee, Roderick
flee@chevron.com
California

Sponsorships : Mercury, Triton Boats, Motorguide, Lowrance, Dobyns Rods, Reel Grip, Rvier2Sea Lures, Sun Line, Oakley Eyeware

Accomplishments: 2007 WonBass Vineyard Region AOY, 2006 FLW Stren Series Championship Qualifier, Mercury Marine Promotion and Spirit Program Team Member (XS Boys), Multiple WONBASS Northern California Team Tournament of Champions Qualifier, 2004 BASS Open Championship Qualifier, 5 Tournament wins, Multiple Top 10 finishes
Luzuriaga, Armando "Mando"
frogdog67@yahoo.com
California

Sponsors: PLine, Blade Runner Tackle, Coastal Del Mar, Spro, Gambler Lures, Boat Wipe, Dobyns Rods

Accomplishments: Guide on California Delta and Clear Lake (License and Bonded) Over 30 tournament wins, 3 Angler of the Year titles, 1 Boat Win

Novotny, Jim
jwnovotny@aol.com
California

Sponsors: Dobyns Rods

Accomplishments: Instructional Speaker at Fisherman's Warehouse. 2006 AOY for 100% Bass Pro-Ams. 2007 WON Bass Pro TOC qualifier. AOY for ABA teams and TOC Champion.
Sault, Dean "NaCl"
sault@attglobal.net
nacl1@sbcglobal.net
California

Sponsors: Bass Cat Boats, Evinrude, Dobyns Rods, Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits, Blade Runner, Quickdrops

Accomplishments: Bass fishing writer for Inside Line magazine, freelance writer for other fishing magazines, Guide Service in N. California, tournament angler (fished BASS Western Opens, FLW Everstarts, West Coast Bass Pro-Ams, Western Bass Pro-Ams, Anglers Choice Pro-Ams and numerous team circuits. Qualifier for TOC’s in West Coast Bass, member BASS Federation State Team
Chris Raza
California

SPONSORS:
RANGER BOATS, C&C MARINE, RIVER 2 SEA, MINNKOTA , HUMMINGBIRD, REACTION INNOVATIONS, LIMIT LURES

 
Willis, Ben
benjoe@sbcglobal.net
California

Sponsors: Dobyns Rods: C&C Marine, Modesto, CA; Ranger Boats, Mercury

Accomplishments: Member of the California Bass Federation State Team 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007

Georgia

Bucca, Mike "Triton Mike"
mbucca@comcast.net
Georgia

Sponsors: www.triplefish.net , www.hambys.com , www.ardentreels.com , www.dobynsrods.com , www.luckycraft.com , www.quickdropsweights.com , www.motorguide.com , www.bassstalker.com , www.baits.com (Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits) , www.insideline.com , www.supertarget.com , www.reactionstrike.com , www.dualpro.com

Personal Website: SpotCountry Guide Service www.tritonmike.com
  Harshaw, Jimmy
BASSNUT@BELLSOUTH.NET
Georgia

Sponsors: Dobyns Rods, Bassfan.com, Yamamoto Custom Baits, Snagproof, Triton Boats, TTI Companies, Boating Atlanta. $$$-wife Susy

Accomplishments: Georgia State Champion ’75, ’76, ’77, Classic Qualifier 11 years, 25 tournament wins, Best looking bassfisherman in the state of Georgia...long time ago!

Idaho

Craner, Brandon
brandoncraner@yahoo.com
Idaho

Sponsors: Western Marine www.westernmarineinc.com, Drycreek Outfitters www.drycreekoutfitters.com, Gamma Line, Dobyns Rods
Russell, Neil
Idaho

Sponsors-Dobyns Rods, Ranger Boats, Mercury Motors, Western Marine, Humminbird fishfinders, Minnkota trolling motors, River 2 Sea baits, Jacobson Baits, Penetrator Weights, Kings Pro-Tire

Accomplishments:5 times Idaho State Bass federation team qualifier, 2 times Bass Federation National Championship qualifier, BASS Open championship qualifier, FLW Stren Series championship qualifier, Superior Bass Angler of the year, 2 top ten finishes in FLW Series Western Division

 

Kentucky

  Mason, Scott
masonandsons@aol.com
Kentucky

Sponsors: Skeeter, National Scholastic Sportsmans Society (NSSP), Cumberland Pro Lures, TWI,Inc., Great American Heartland Magazine, Dobyns Rods, Sportsmans Edge

Accomplishments: 2006 - 27th over all FLW Series Co-angler, 2006 - Big Bass ,8lbs 3oz. LBL, BFL Boater, 2007 Selected as NSSP Team member with the opportunity to introduce various Middle School and High School Kids to competetive Bass Fishing

New Jersey

  Bauman Tim A.
timbauman@excite.com
New Jersey

Sponsors: Dobyns Rods, Sunline (SR Trout supply)

Accomplishments: ABA eastern Pa and NJ 2001 points champion, 2002 Bassin big bass world championship New Jersey state champion, ABA eastern Pa and NJ angler of the year

New York

  Myers, Travis, M
TMyers10@stny.rr.com
New York

Sponsors: www.dobynsrods.com, www.omegacustomtackle.com, www.rodwrap.com, www.RideWithALegend.com

North Carolina

  Bailey, Mike, "Bigdaddy"
mbailey@luckycraft.com
North Carolina

Sponsors: Dobyns Rods, Ardent Reels, Lucky Craft Lures, Mizmo Lures, Secret Weapon Lures, Izorline, Wickid Clothing, Korkers Shoes

Accomplishments: 1999-2002 WCBA Angler of the year, 2004 BFL Piedmont 8th place, 2004 BFL Piedmont Regional Qualifier, 2004 National Bass Circuit 4th place finish, 2004 National Bass Circuit Championship Qualifier, 2004 B.A.S.S Federation State Tourney Qualifier, 2005 BFL Piedmont 13th place finish, 2005 BFL Piedmont 21st place finish, 2005 BFL Piedmont Regional Qualifier, 2007 National Bass Circuit 4th place finish, 2007 National Bass Circuit Championship Qualifier

Texas


Nors, Chris
topher5276@hotmail.com
Texas

Sponsors: Dobyns Rods www.Dobynsrods.com, Vertical Lures ProStaff http://verticallures.com , Sunline Regional ProStaff www.srtroutsupply.com, JDC Baits Pro-Staff javascript:ol('http://jdcbaits.com');http://jdcbaits.com , LureTamer Pro-Staff http://www.luretamer.com, Daiwa Pro-Staff www.Daiwa.com , Parasite Weights Pro-Staff http://parasiteweights.com , Monster Tackle http://www.monster-tackle.com/
 

Smith, Jim D.
jim@smithfishing.com
Texas

Sponsors: Dobyn’s Rods, SavePhace, Sunline, Lock-n-Haul

 

 

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