FISHING BIOGRAPHY

Elite Life member of American Bass Anglers
Member of American Bass Anglers
Weekend Tournament Trail
Member of Powers Swain Chevy Fishing Team, Fayetteville, NC
Member of FLW Outdoors
Pro Staff for TTI-Blakemore Group
Pro Staff for Secret Weapon Lures
Pro Staff for Flying Fisherman Sunglasses & Sportswear

A little about me:
I grew up in Gonzales, Louisiana, graduated high school from St Amant High, home of the Gators. Enlisted in the Air Force in 1990 after High school, and been serving on active duty every since. I have been all over the world, some places only worth visiting once.

Every since I can remember the water has called my name, rather it be catching crawfish in the swamps with the mud between my toes or fishing for pan fish and catfish on the Amite River, with trips to the Atchafalaya Basin, Lake Verette, Bayou Corn, and Bell River just to name a few. Not much bass fishing when I was growing up, most fish were caught and consumed. It's that way for my children, though they probably don't dream of being on the water as I do, they do love to get out when the weather is good. If you want a un forgettable fun experience, put 3 boys in a boat at the same time and go fishing. My wife usually gets to sit back laughing at me running from one end to the other baiting hooks that's after I catch the crickets that have gotten out of the cage. Those memories stick in my mind long after the day is done, sometimes days or weeks later. Why is that? Nothing like looking over and seeing a cricket that escaped being a meal crawl out from under the deck or console. Knowing where it came from and the fun time we had, puts a smile on my face every time. Though, the cricket might feel a little differently. My wife also volunteers to be the photographer, I'm not baiting my own hook comes to mind, but she will be the first to let you know she caught the first bass on a rattle trap out of the Skeeter when it was new, I'll never live that one down !!

I didn't start tournament angling until the military brought me to North Carolina. It has become my passion. I usually get on the water 2-3 times a week when I am not deployed. Even when I am not on the water, I spend a lot of time wishing I was.

My family and sponsors are the reason I can get out and accomplish things on and off the water. Family is an important part of my life, without them I couldn't accomplish anything; the encouragement they have given and sacrifices they have made is unbelievable.

Sponsors are a big part of my life also. I am a firm believer in promoting their products, which comes easy for me because I use them on and off the water. The products speak for itself. I never have to worry about performance, which in my opinion sometimes gives me an edge on the competition.