Introduction

I am a dedicated grassroots Professional Bass Angler with a focus on one objective – to promote the sport of bass fishing as a profession of individuals with integrity, respect, selflessness, and honor. Bass fishing is my passion, and my lifelong dream is to compete full time in the higher-level professional tours. I am a Retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major with 33 years of service and my goal is to fish professionally full-time.

Additionally, I own and operate a fishing guide service in the Central North Carolina area that is focused on ensuring that everyone fishing with me has a great experience and has tons of fun on the water.

Over the years I have fished tournament circuits across the United States ranging from South Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, North Carolina, California, Virginia, New York, and Texas.

I dedicate time to promoting my sponsors and supporting partners to ensure their products and business as a whole will benefit from my support. I participate in events such as Fishing Expositions, Shows, and participate in non-profit fishing events that support Wounded Warriors, Veterans and Youth Programs.

Career Highlights:

2023 MLF Toyota Series - Southern DIV, Harris Chain- 58th place
Ranked 19 overall in 2019 FLW BFL Northeast Division
1st place FLW BFL Piedmont Division, James River -Jul 2016
9th place 2016 FLW BFL Regional Championship, Lake Hartwell-Oct 2016
Finished in top 30 (2016 & 2017) FLW BFL Piedmont Division
Competed in Ultimate Match Fishing Invitational 2017, Lake Chickamauga
Finished 3rd in points for the 2017 North Carolina Bass Federation (TBF) qualifying for the TBF Semi- National Tournament
2017 Renegade Bassmasters Classic Champion
2016 Renegade Bassmasters 2nd place Angler of the Year
March 2012 American Fishing Tour Top 200 in Nation in 139th place
2010-2011 WON BASS Teams Tri-State Team Qualifier – 19th
Qualified for the 2010 U.S. Anglers Choice Tournament of Champions

Resume

Occupation:

Professional Fishing Guide (present)

Professional Bass Tournament Fisherman (2002 – present)

Personal:

Birthplace: Spartanburg, SC

Married with five children

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies, Grantham University, Suma cum Laude, 2019

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice, Grantham University, Suma cum Laude, 2015

U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, 2012 – 2013

Profile:

Excellent communication skills with abilities to influence people though motivation, trust, and leadership experience. In my first year fishing the FLW BFL Piedmont Division, I finished in the Top 10 twice; 1st Place at the James River, July 2016 and finished 9th in the Lake Hartwell Regional Championship, Oct 2016, just missing the cut to participate in the 2017 BFL All American. Finished 23rd overall in points for the FLW BFL Piedmont Division qualifying for the 2017 James River Regional Championship.

Circuits Fished:

MLF Toyota Series (Southern & Northern DIV) - 2023

FLW TH-Marine BFL; Northeast Division – 2018 & 2019

FLW TH-Marine BFL; NC & Piedmont Division – 2016 & 2017

North Carolina Bass Federation (TBF NC) - 2017

ABA Ram Open Series; 2016

B.A.S.S.; 2002 – present

American Bass Anglers; 2010 – present

U.S. Anglers Choice; 2010 – 2012

Western Outdoor News (WON); 2010 – 2012

Renegade Bassmasters, Raleigh, NC; 2015 – present

Piedmont Bass Classic – Cashion Rod Series - 2017

Sponsors:

Collins Inc, Boating / NC Team Nitro (White River Marine Group)

B3 Print Shop

Dirty Jigs Tackle

Nichols Lures

WOO! Tungsten

BALSAX - USA

BIZZ BAITS

Valley Outdoors

FXR Racing

Career Highlights:

· 1st place FLW BFL Piedmont Division, James River -Jul 2016

· 9th place 2016 FLW BFL Regional Championship, Lake Hartwell-Oct 2016

· Finished in top 30 (2016 & 2017) FLW BFL Piedmont Division

· Fished in Ultimate Match Fishing Invitational 2017, Lake Chickamauga

· Finished 3rd in points for the 2017 North Carolina Bass Federation (TBF) qualifying for the TBF

Semi- National Tournament

· 2017 Renegade Bassmasters Classic Champion

· 2016 Renegade Bassmasters 2nd place Angler of the Year

· March 2012 American Fishing Tour Top 200 in Nation in 139th place

· 2010-2011 WON BASS Teams Tri-State Team Qualifier – 19th

· Qualified for the 2010 U.S. Anglers Choice Tournament of Champions

Tournament Results:

2023, Feb: MLF Toyota Series, Harris Chain of Lakes – 58th

2021, May: ABA Military Teams Tournament, Santee Cooper – 18th

2018, Sep: BFL, Northeast Division, 1000 Islands – 46th

2018, Jul: BFL, Northeast Division, Oneida Lake – 36th

2018, Jun: BFL, Northeast Division, Lake Champlain – 65th

2018, Apr: BFL, Northeast Division, Potomac River – 32nd2017, Oct: FLW BFL Regional Championship, James River, VA – 86th

2017, Sep: FLW BFL, Piedmont Division Super, Kerr Lake, NC – 27th

2017, Jul: TBF NC, Lake Tillery, NC – 1st

2017, Jul: FLW BFL, Piedmont Division, Falls Lake, NC – 66th

2017, Jun: TBF NC, Roanoke River, NC – 5th

2017, Jun: FLW BFL, Piedmont Division, High Rock, NC – 48th

2017, Jun: TBF NC, High Rock, NC – 2nd

2017, May: Ultimate Match Fishing Invitational, Lake Chickamauga, TN

2017, May: ABA Military Teams Tournament, Lake Hartwell, SC – 26th

2017, Apr: FLW BFL, Piedmont Division, Gaston Lake, NC – 92nd

2017, Apr: Renegade Bassmasters Annual Classic, Gaston Lake, NC – 1st

2017, Apr: FLW BFL, Shenandoah Division, Kerr Lake, NC – 47th

2017, Mar: FLW BFL, Piedmont Division, Kerr Lake, NC – 53rd

2017 Mar: TBF NC, Kerr Lake, NC – 4th

2017, Mar: TBF NC, Regional, Falls Lake, NC – 6th

2016, Oct: FLW BFL Regional Championship, Lake Hartwell – 9th

2016, Sep: FLW BFL, Piedmont Division, High Rock, NC – 28th

2016, Jul: FLW BFL, Piedmont Division, James River, VA – 1st

2016, Apr: FLW BFL, Piedmont Division, Lake Gaston – 59th

2016, Apr: FLW BFL, Piedmont Division, Kerr Lake – 59th

2016, Apr: Renegade Bassmasters, Jordan Lake – 1st

2016, Mar: ABA Ram Open Series, Badin Lake, NC – 45th

2015, Nov: Renegade Basmasters, Badin Lake, NC – 1st

2015, Sep: Renegade Bassmasters, Gaston Lake, NC – 2nd

2015, Aug: Renegade Bassmasters, Shearon Harris Lake, NC – 1st

2015, Jun: Renegade Bassmasters, Falls Lake, NC – 2nd

2015, May: Renegade Bassmasters, Shearon Harris Lake, NC – 1st

2013, 2 Jun: American Bass Anglers, Elephant Butte, NM – 2nd

2013, 1 Jun: American Bass Anglers, Elephant Butte, NM – 1st

2013, Mar: American Bass Anglers, Elephant Butte, NM – 1st

2013, Feb: American Bass Anglers, Elephant Butte, NM – 2nd

2013, Feb: BASS, TBF New Mexico, Elephant Butte, NM – 4th

2012, Jan: American Bass Anglers, Clarks Hill, SC – 8th

2011, Nov: American Bass Anglers, Clarks Hill, SC – 4th

2011, Aug: American Bass Anglers, Clarks Hill, SC – 4th

2011, Sep: WON BASS Teams Tri-State Qualifier, CA Delta, CA – 19th

2011, Apr: WON BASS Teams, California Delta, CA – 2nd

2011, Apr: U.S. Anglers Choice 2010 T.O.C, CA Delta – 14th

Equipment:

2023 Nitro Z21XL Pro Performance Package powered by a 2023 Mercury 250 Pro XS Torque Master, Lowrance Ghost 36v trolling motor, two-Lowrance LIVE 12 units, GARMIN Echo Map, two Power Pole Blade Signature Series.

References:

Collins Boating (Team Nitro/White River Marine NC State Team)

Fred Page

Pro Staff Coordinator

Ph: (919) 934-3143

E-Mail: fred@collinsboating.com

B3 Print Shop: Scotty Byrd

Owner

Ph: (864) 764-9076

E-Mail: b3printshop@gmail.com

Dirty Jigs Tackle & Nichols Lures:

Brooks Woodward