Meet the Nation Championship competitors

The 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors features 120 competitors from all over the world. Get to know them as they compete for the Championship.

<h4>Jeff Thompson</h4>
Paralyzed Veterans of America Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Cataract Hawg Stickers <BR>
Occupation: U.S. Marine (retired)<BR>
Hobbies: Own Vets 4 Vets Charity taking injured vets out of the hospital for a day on the water, plus Hunting, Bowling, Billiards <BR>
Sponsors: Ranger, Evinrude, Lewâs, Lowrance, Minn Kota Talon, Motor-Mate, Blue Water LED, Greg Hubler Chevrolet

Jeff Thompson
Paralyzed Veterans of America Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Cataract Hawg Stickers
Occupation: U.S. Marine (retired)
Hobbies: Own Vets 4 Vets Charity taking injured vets out of the hospital for a day on the water, plus Hunting, Bowling, Billiards
Sponsors: Ranger, Evinrude, Lewâs, Lowrance, Minn Kota Talon, Motor-Mate, Blue Water LED, Greg Hubler Chevrolet

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Jody Adkins</h4>
Ohio Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Bent Rod Bass Club<BR>
Occupation: Supervisor, Akron-Canton Airport<BR>
Hobbies: My kids!<BR>
Sponsors: Fishermen's Central, Kames Sports

Jody Adkins
Ohio Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Bent Rod Bass Club
Occupation: Supervisor, Akron-Canton Airport
Hobbies: My kids!
Sponsors: Fishermen’s Central, Kames Sports

<h4>Greg Alexander</h4>
Delaware Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Tidewater Bass Club of Delaware<BR>
Occupation: Contractor<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting, spending time at the cabin<BR>
Sponsors: Thornes Marine, Mercury, Motorguide, Cheeseburger Jigs, Carhartt, Lowrance, Rod Glove, Power-Pole, T-H Marine, Reelsnot

Greg Alexander
Delaware Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Tidewater Bass Club of Delaware
Occupation: Contractor
Hobbies: Hunting, spending time at the cabin
Sponsors: Thornes Marine, Mercury, Motorguide, Cheeseburger Jigs, Carhartt, Lowrance, Rod Glove, Power-Pole, T-H Marine, Reelsnot

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Chris Barnett</h4>
Tennessee Boater
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B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Cumberland Gap Bass Anglers<BR>
Occupation: Retired<BR>
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, playing with my dogs, real estate investing with my wife<BR>

Chris Barnett
Tennessee Boater

B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Cumberland Gap Bass Anglers
Occupation: Retired
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, playing with my dogs, real estate investing with my wife

<h4>Jordan Bellendier</h4>
Iowa Boater<BR>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Benton Bass Anglers<BR>
Occupation: Union sheet metal pre apprentice <BR>
Hobbies: Hunting<BR>

Jordan Bellendier
Iowa Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Benton Bass Anglers
Occupation: Union sheet metal pre apprentice
Hobbies: Hunting

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Ed Berndt</h4>
Wisconsin Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Northern Lakes Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Welder <BR>
Hobbies: Hunting<BR>
Sponsors: Enigma Fishing, Super K Jigs, Get Bit Baits

Ed Berndt
Wisconsin Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Northern Lakes Bassmasters
Occupation: Welder
Hobbies: Hunting
Sponsors: Enigma Fishing, Super K Jigs, Get Bit Baits

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Jason Betourney</h4>
Vermont Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Addison Bass Club<BR>
Occupation: Sales and service <BR>
Hobbies: Car shows, RC planes, drag racing<BR>
Sponsors: Eco Pro Tungsten, River2Sea

Jason Betourney
Vermont Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Addison Bass Club
Occupation: Sales and service
Hobbies: Car shows, RC planes, drag racing
Sponsors: Eco Pro Tungsten, River2Sea

<h4>Ben Bilott</h4>
Pennsylvania Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Bass Holes<BR>
Occupation: Machinist/Welder<BR>
Hobbies: Old iron, farming, hunting/trapping<BR>
Sponsors: Skeeter, Yamaha, Towne Marine, LIVETARGET Lures

Ben Bilott
Pennsylvania Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Bass Holes
Occupation: Machinist/Welder
Hobbies: Old iron, farming, hunting/trapping
Sponsors: Skeeter, Yamaha, Towne Marine, LIVETARGET Lures

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Liam Blake</h4>
New York Nonboater<BR>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Rochester Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Full time student<BR>
Hobbies: Go to school at St. Lawrence University double majoring in Geology and Economics, work at a golf course in the summers, watching Buffalo Bills football. <BR>

Liam Blake
New York Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Rochester Bassmasters
Occupation: Full time student
Hobbies: Go to school at St. Lawrence University double majoring in Geology and Economics, work at a golf course in the summers, watching Buffalo Bills football.

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Gary Bonnet</h4>
Kentucky Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Bluegrass Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Maintenance man<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting<BR>
Sponsors: Sir-Danoâs Pizza, K-9 Fishing Line, CSS Mechanical

Gary Bonnet
Kentucky Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Bluegrass Bassmasters
Occupation: Maintenance man
Hobbies: Hunting
Sponsors: Sir-Danoâs Pizza, K-9 Fishing Line, CSS Mechanical

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Jim Burrows</h4>
New Hampshire Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: NH Hawg Hunters<BR>
Occupation: Sales<BR>
Hobbies: Tennis, Coin collecting<BR>
Sponsors: Toyota of Nashua, New Hampshire B.A.S.S. Nation

Jim Burrows
New Hampshire Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: NH Hawg Hunters
Occupation: Sales
Hobbies: Tennis, Coin collecting
Sponsors: Toyota of Nashua, New Hampshire B.A.S.S. Nation

<h4>Grant Callaway</h4>
Delaware Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Tidal Patterns Bass Club<BR>
Occupation: Farming<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting and taxidermy<BR>

Grant Callaway
Delaware Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Tidal Patterns Bass Club
Occupation: Farming
Hobbies: Hunting and taxidermy

<h4>Artemio Campos</h4>
Mexico Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Mexico Bass<BR>
Occupation: Businessman<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting<BR>

Artemio Campos
Mexico Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Mexico Bass
Occupation: Businessman
Hobbies: Hunting

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Charles Capehart</h4>
Kansas Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Olathe Bass Club<BR>
Occupation: IT Technical Project Manager<BR>
Hobbies: Soccer<BR>
Sponsors: Simmons Guns, King Marketing, Mondo Tackle

Charles Capehart
Kansas Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Olathe Bass Club
Occupation: IT Technical Project Manager
Hobbies: Soccer
Sponsors: Simmons Guns, King Marketing, Mondo Tackle

<h4>Tim Carini</h4>
Georgia Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Marietta Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Advertising Sales for Outdoor Sportsman Group<BR>
Hobbies: There is something besides fishing? Grilling, modifying and building lures<BR>
Sponsors: BassFan.com, Game & Fish Magazine, Bass Cat Boats

Tim Carini
Georgia Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Marietta Bassmasters
Occupation: Advertising Sales for Outdoor Sportsman Group
Hobbies: There is something besides fishing? Grilling, modifying and building lures
Sponsors: BassFan.com, Game & Fish Magazine, Bass Cat Boats

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Chris Carnes</h4>
South Carolina Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Wylie South Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Tackle store manager<BR>
Hobbies: Fishing is life<BR>
Sponsors: Hunt Fish Paddle, True-South Custom, UNCC Bass Fishing Team

Chris Carnes
South Carolina Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Wylie South Bassmasters
Occupation: Tackle store manager
Hobbies: Fishing is life
Sponsors: Hunt Fish Paddle, True-South Custom, UNCC Bass Fishing Team

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Kevin Mullins</h4>
Indiana Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Bass 811<BR>
Occupation: Reel tech<BR>
Hobbies: Squirrel hunting and watching any racing<BR>
Sponsors: Tackle Service Center, Snack Daddy Lures, LJS Home Improvements

Kevin Mullins
Indiana Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Bass 811
Occupation: Reel tech
Hobbies: Squirrel hunting and watching any racing
Sponsors: Tackle Service Center, Snack Daddy Lures, LJS Home Improvements

<h4>Eddie Charlton</h4>
Illinois Nonboater<BR>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Southern Illinois All Stars <BR>
Occupation: Automotive tech<BR>
Hobbies: Off roading, farming<BR>

Eddie Charlton
Illinois Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Southern Illinois All Stars
Occupation: Automotive tech
Hobbies: Off roading, farming

<h4>Brian Cogburn</h4>
California Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Oro Madre Bass Anglers<BR>
Occupation: Self employed<BR>
Hobbies: Watching my 2 daughters play sports, dates with my wife, hunting with my dad<BR>
Sponsors: Cogburn Distributing, Smith Mobile Welding, Keeper Worms

Brian Cogburn
California Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Oro Madre Bass Anglers
Occupation: Self employed
Hobbies: Watching my 2 daughters play sports, dates with my wife, hunting with my dad
Sponsors: Cogburn Distributing, Smith Mobile Welding, Keeper Worms

<h4>David Collyer</h4>
Zimbabwe Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Harare Bass Chapter <BR>
Occupation: Vehicle sales<BR>
Hobbies: Fitness, sport, outdoors<BR>
Sponsors: Starbell Auto, Evolution Insurance, Eaton & Youngs, Ironton Mining, KJ Investments, Case IH, Case Construction, Agricon Equipment, Strauss, Banff Lodge, Chundu Island, Jimba Safaris, Horsepower Tractor Services, Varkenelli Customs

David Collyer
Zimbabwe Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Harare Bass Chapter
Occupation: Vehicle sales
Hobbies: Fitness, sport, outdoors
Sponsors: Starbell Auto, Evolution Insurance, Eaton & Youngs, Ironton Mining, KJ Investments, Case IH, Case Construction, Agricon Equipment, Strauss, Banff Lodge, Chundu Island, Jimba Safaris, Horsepower Tractor Services, Varkenelli Customs

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Steven Congdon</h4>
Rhode Island Nonboater
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B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Kent County Bass Anglers<BR>
Occupation: Purchasing Agent<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting<BR>

Steven Congdon
Rhode Island Nonboater

B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Kent County Bass Anglers
Occupation: Purchasing Agent
Hobbies: Hunting

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Josh Cotier</h4>
Massachusetts Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: The Outcasts <BR>
Occupation: Contractor<BR>
Hobbies: Shooting and Freedom<BR>
Sponsors: Irod BMT Outdoors

Josh Cotier
Massachusetts Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: The Outcasts
Occupation: Contractor
Hobbies: Shooting and Freedom
Sponsors: Irod BMT Outdoors

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Brian Croteau</h4>
Rhode Island Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Northern R.I. Bass Anglers<BR>
Occupation: Croteau Construction, owner<BR>
Hobbies: Spending time with family at beach, Riding my Harley<BR>
Sponsors: Tracker, Bass Pro Shops, Croteau Construction

Brian Croteau
Rhode Island Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Northern R.I. Bass Anglers
Occupation: Croteau Construction, owner
Hobbies: Spending time with family at beach, Riding my Harley
Sponsors: Tracker, Bass Pro Shops, Croteau Construction

<h4>Brett Daniel</h4>
Arkansas Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Natural State Bass Anglers<BR>
Occupation: Crane operator<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting, kayaking<BR>
Sponsors: Power-Pole, Bass Cat

Brett Daniel
Arkansas Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Natural State Bass Anglers
Occupation: Crane operator
Hobbies: Hunting, kayaking
Sponsors: Power-Pole, Bass Cat

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Logan Degree</h4>
Oregon Nonboater
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B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Central Oregon Bass Club<BR>
Occupation: Senior at Ridgeview High School<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting<BR>

Logan Degree
Oregon Nonboater

B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Central Oregon Bass Club
Occupation: Senior at Ridgeview High School
Hobbies: Hunting

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Justin Dodd </h4>
Washington Nonboater
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B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Washington River Runners<BR>
Occupation: Resource and supply specialist <BR>
Hobbies: Huting, golfing, coaching baseball<BR>

Justin Dodd
Washington Nonboater

B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Washington River Runners
Occupation: Resource and supply specialist
Hobbies: Huting, golfing, coaching baseball

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Chad Dorney</h4>
Pennsylvania Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Maiden Creek Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Forklift Operator Logistics<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting, spending time with family, listening to music, watching football<BR>
Sponsors: XZone, Cinnetic Reels, Carrot Stix, Yum Baits

Chad Dorney
Pennsylvania Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Maiden Creek Bassmasters
Occupation: Forklift Operator Logistics
Hobbies: Hunting, spending time with family, listening to music, watching football
Sponsors: XZone, Cinnetic Reels, Carrot Stix, Yum Baits

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Brock Enmeier</h4>
Oklahoma Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Enid Bass Club<BR>
Occupation: General Manager/ Shoreline Boat & RV Repair<BR>
Hobbies: Golf, hunting<BR>
Sponsors: Zee Bait Company, Shoreline Boat & RV Repair, The Dixie Fowl Company

Brock Enmeier
Oklahoma Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Enid Bass Club
Occupation: General Manager/ Shoreline Boat & RV Repair
Hobbies: Golf, hunting
Sponsors: Zee Bait Company, Shoreline Boat & RV Repair, The Dixie Fowl Company

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Mark Faber</h4>
Wyoming Nonboater<BR>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Jackson Hole Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: High school golf coach <BR>
Hobbies: Golf and hunting<BR>

Mark Faber
Wyoming Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Jackson Hole Bassmasters
Occupation: High school golf coach
Hobbies: Golf and hunting

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Ty Faber</h4>
Wyoming Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Jackson Hole Bassmasters <BR>
Occupation: Plumber<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting<BR>
Sponsors: Ranger Boats, Evinrude, Crowley Marine

Ty Faber
Wyoming Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Jackson Hole Bassmasters
Occupation: Plumber
Hobbies: Hunting
Sponsors: Ranger Boats, Evinrude, Crowley Marine

<h4>Andre' Fidalgo</h4>
Portugal Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Bass Lisboa<BR>
Occupation: Gas station manager<BR>
Hobbies: Football and boating<BR>

Andre’ Fidalgo
Portugal Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Bass Lisboa
Occupation: Gas station manager
Hobbies: Football and boating

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John Fisette</h4>
Maine Nonboater<BR>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Bronze Back Maniacs <BR>
Occupation: Supervisor<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting<BR>

John Fisette
Maine Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Bronze Back Maniacs
Occupation: Supervisor
Hobbies: Hunting

<h4>Kyle Fox</h4>
Florida Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Lakeland Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Owner of Kyle Foxâs Pro Cut Lawn Service<BR>
Hobbies: Saltwater fishing, hunting, arrowhead hunting, weight lifting, working out<BR>
Sponsors: Wright Commercial Products, Central Florida Trolling Motor Sales & Repairs, Phillips Bait & Tackle, Quantum Fishing, Culprit, Costa del Mar, Lowrance, Power-Pole Total Boat Control, ODYSSEY Batteries, Minn Kota

Kyle Fox
Florida Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Lakeland Bassmasters
Occupation: Owner of Kyle Foxâs Pro Cut Lawn Service
Hobbies: Saltwater fishing, hunting, arrowhead hunting, weight lifting, working out
Sponsors: Wright Commercial Products, Central Florida Trolling Motor Sales & Repairs, Phillips Bait & Tackle, Quantum Fishing, Culprit, Costa del Mar, Lowrance, Power-Pole Total Boat Control, ODYSSEY Batteries, Minn Kota

<h4>Gavin Fraser</h4>
Zimbabwe Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Matbass Chapter <BR>
Occupation: Director<BR>
Hobbies: Motorcycle Enduro outdoors<BR>
Sponsors: Evolution Insurance, Ironton Mining, Starbell Auto, Ernerst and Young, Horse Power Tractor, Chundu Island, Strauss, KJ Investments, Jimba Sasaris, Banff Lodge, Agrcon Eq., Case Construction, Matabeleland Taxidermist, Tracker Marine

Gavin Fraser
Zimbabwe Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Matbass Chapter
Occupation: Director
Hobbies: Motorcycle Enduro outdoors
Sponsors: Evolution Insurance, Ironton Mining, Starbell Auto, Ernerst and Young, Horse Power Tractor, Chundu Island, Strauss, KJ Investments, Jimba Sasaris, Banff Lodge, Agrcon Eq., Case Construction, Matabeleland Taxidermist, Tracker Marine

<h4>Dylan Fryer</h4>
Australia Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Australia B.A.S.S. Nation<BR>
Occupation: Retail Manager
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Hobbies: Rugby, hunting, going to the movies
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Sponsors: Planet 72 Ice Creamery, Barrabass Rods, 2dams1destination, Lewâs Reels

Dylan Fryer
Australia Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Australia B.A.S.S. Nation
Occupation: Retail Manager

Hobbies: Rugby, hunting, going to the movies

Sponsors: Planet 72 Ice Creamery, Barrabass Rods, 2dams1destination, Lewâs Reels

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Marty Giddens</h4>
Alabama Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Wiregrass Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Plumber<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting, golf<BR>
Sponsors: Mercury, Sylacauga Marine, Coosa Tackle

Marty Giddens
Alabama Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Wiregrass Bassmasters
Occupation: Plumber
Hobbies: Hunting, golf
Sponsors: Mercury, Sylacauga Marine, Coosa Tackle

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James Gildea</h4>
Massachusetts Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Big Sticks Bass Club<BR>
Occupation: Consultant<BR>
Hobbies: Music<BR>
Sponsors: St. Croix Rods

James Gildea
Massachusetts Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Big Sticks Bass Club
Occupation: Consultant
Hobbies: Music
Sponsors: St. Croix Rods

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Ken Golub</h4>
New York Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Rochester Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Regional / State Manager (Allstate) <BR>
Hobbies: Guiding<BR>
Sponsors: Allstate Insurance, Gajo Baits, Lewâs, Bass Cat

Ken Golub
New York Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Rochester Bassmasters
Occupation: Regional / State Manager (Allstate)
Hobbies: Guiding
Sponsors: Allstate Insurance, Gajo Baits, Lewâs, Bass Cat

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Beau Govreau</h4>
Missouri Boater<BR>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Lake St. Louis Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Contractor<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting<BR>

Beau Govreau
Missouri Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Lake St. Louis Bassmasters
Occupation: Contractor
Hobbies: Hunting

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Luke Gritter</h4>
Michigan Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: West Michigan Elite Bass Club <BR>
Occupation: Carpenter<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting<BR>
Sponsors: D&R Sports Center, Lewâs

Luke Gritter
Michigan Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: West Michigan Elite Bass Club
Occupation: Carpenter
Hobbies: Hunting
Sponsors: D&R Sports Center, Lewâs

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Rick Hamer</h4>
West Virginia Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Aces of Indian Lake<BR>
Occupation: Hamer Tree Service, owner <BR>
Hobbies: Hunting and praising my Lord<BR>
Sponsors: FYAO Baits, Hamer Tree Service

Rick Hamer
West Virginia Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Aces of Indian Lake
Occupation: Hamer Tree Service, owner
Hobbies: Hunting and praising my Lord
Sponsors: FYAO Baits, Hamer Tree Service

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Chuck Harrison</h4>
Colorado Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Centennial Bass<BR>
Occupation: Self/construction<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting, golfing, ranching<BR>

Chuck Harrison
Colorado Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Centennial Bass
Occupation: Self/construction
Hobbies: Hunting, golfing, ranching

<h4>Tim Hartman</h4>
Illinois Boater<BR>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Champaign Urbana <BR>
Occupation: Tax manager <BR>
Hobbies: Golf<BR>

Tim Hartman
Illinois Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Champaign Urbana
Occupation: Tax manager
Hobbies: Golf

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Richard Hladky</h4>
South Dakota Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Lewis & Clark Bass Landers<BR>
Occupation: Quality System Specialist<BR>
Hobbies: Camping and Hunting<BR>
Sponsors: Dakota B.A.S.S. Nation, Pro Patterns, Tyndall Motors

Richard Hladky
South Dakota Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Lewis & Clark Bass Landers
Occupation: Quality System Specialist
Hobbies: Camping and Hunting
Sponsors: Dakota B.A.S.S. Nation, Pro Patterns, Tyndall Motors

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Jason Hooper</h4>
Oregon Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Eugene Bass Masters<BR>
Occupation: Self employed<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting and Refereeing Soccer<BR>
Sponsors: Nixon's Marine, G Loomis, Shimano, Costa and Oregon B.A.S.S. Nation

Jason Hooper
Oregon Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Eugene Bass Masters
Occupation: Self employed
Hobbies: Hunting and Refereeing Soccer
Sponsors: Nixon’s Marine, G Loomis, Shimano, Costa and Oregon B.A.S.S. Nation

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Jay Hotzak</h4>
Ontario Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Hawgtown Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Graphic Artist / Sales<BR>
Hobbies: Video Editing<BR>
Sponsors: Strike King Lure Company, Ardent Reels

Jay Hotzak
Ontario Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Hawgtown Bassmasters
Occupation: Graphic Artist / Sales
Hobbies: Video Editing
Sponsors: Strike King Lure Company, Ardent Reels

<h4>Tray Huddleston</h4>
Arkansas Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Natural State Bass Anglers<BR>
Occupation: Construction equipment operator<BR>
Hobbies: Spending time with my family<BR>

Tray Huddleston
Arkansas Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Natural State Bass Anglers
Occupation: Construction equipment operator
Hobbies: Spending time with my family

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Brad Jamison</h4>
Ontario Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Aurora Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Elevator mechanic<BR>
Hobbies: Just fishing<BR>
Sponsors: Live Target, Freedom Lures

Brad Jamison
Ontario Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Aurora Bassmasters
Occupation: Elevator mechanic
Hobbies: Just fishing
Sponsors: Live Target, Freedom Lures

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Tom Jessop</h4>
Texas Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Tip Top Bass Club<BR>
Occupation: Cattle buyer<BR>
Hobbies: Horseback riding, biking<BR>
Sponsors: Tip Top Bass Club

Tom Jessop
Texas Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Tip Top Bass Club
Occupation: Cattle buyer
Hobbies: Horseback riding, biking
Sponsors: Tip Top Bass Club

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Austin Johnson</h4>
Montana Nonboater<BR>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Clark Fork Bass Anglers<BR>
Occupation: College student <BR>
Hobbies: Hunting, hiking, beach volleyball<BR>

Austin Johnson
Montana Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Clark Fork Bass Anglers
Occupation: College student
Hobbies: Hunting, hiking, beach volleyball

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Jerry Johnson</h4>
Nebraska Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Blue Valley Bass Club<BR>
Occupation: Retired contractor<BR>
Hobbies: Family and grandchildren, hunting<BR>

Jerry Johnson
Nebraska Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Blue Valley Bass Club
Occupation: Retired contractor
Hobbies: Family and grandchildren, hunting

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Johnny Johnson</h4>
New Mexico Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Four Corners Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Controls technician<BR>
Hobbies: Big game hunting<BR>
Sponsors: Ten Bears Tungsten, New Mexico B.A.S.S. Nation, Four Corners Bassmasters

Johnny Johnson
New Mexico Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Four Corners Bassmasters
Occupation: Controls technician
Hobbies: Big game hunting
Sponsors: Ten Bears Tungsten, New Mexico B.A.S.S. Nation, Four Corners Bassmasters

<h4>Tadd Johnson</h4>
Minnesota Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Prior Lake Hooksetters<BR>
Occupation: Realtor<BR>
Hobbies: Playing poker, Hunting and hanging out with family and friends <BR>
Sponsors: Fieldstone Family Homes, All Terrain Tackle, Capra's Sporting Goods, Prior Lake Hooksetters, ClassicBass.com, Dream Smasher Swimbaits

Tadd Johnson
Minnesota Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Prior Lake Hooksetters
Occupation: Realtor
Hobbies: Playing poker, Hunting and hanging out with family and friends
Sponsors: Fieldstone Family Homes, All Terrain Tackle, Capra’s Sporting Goods, Prior Lake Hooksetters, ClassicBass.com, Dream Smasher Swimbaits

<h4>
Tim Johnston</h4>
Montana Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Echo Lake Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Nurse Anesthetist<BR>
Hobbies: Guitar player in a worship band<BR>
Sponsors: Dobyns Rods, Mercury Marine, Montana B.A.S.S. Nation

Tim Johnston
Montana Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Echo Lake Bassmasters
Occupation: Nurse Anesthetist
Hobbies: Guitar player in a worship band
Sponsors: Dobyns Rods, Mercury Marine, Montana B.A.S.S. Nation

<h4>Soushi Kataoka</h4>
Japan Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Western Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Pro fishing guide<BR>
Hobbies: Playing basketball<BR>
Sponsors: Jackall, Zenaq, Hayabusa, Swans

Soushi Kataoka
Japan Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Western Bassmasters
Occupation: Pro fishing guide
Hobbies: Playing basketball
Sponsors: Jackall, Zenaq, Hayabusa, Swans

<h4>
Luke Koch</h4>
Wisconsin Nonboater
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B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Kettie Moraine Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Mason<BR>
Hobbies: Golf<BR>

Luke Koch
Wisconsin Nonboater

B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Kettie Moraine Bassmasters
Occupation: Mason
Hobbies: Golf

<h4>Naoyuki Kosa</h4>
Japan Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Central Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Cook<BR>
Hobbies: Watching movies<BR>
Sponsors: YGlabo i-koubou Custom Lures

Naoyuki Kosa
Japan Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Central Bassmasters
Occupation: Cook
Hobbies: Watching movies
Sponsors: YGlabo i-koubou Custom Lures

<h4>Alfredo Kury</h4>
Mexico Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Mexico Bass<BR>
Occupation: Ingeriero [Engineer]<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting <BR>
Sponsors: Kypcon, Anglers Bass House

Alfredo Kury
Mexico Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Mexico Bass
Occupation: Ingeriero [Engineer]
Hobbies: Hunting
Sponsors: Kypcon, Anglers Bass House

<h4>
Jamie Laiche</h4>
Louisiana Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Ascension Area Anglers <BR>
Occupation: Electrical/Analyzer Supervisor <BR>
Hobbies: Hunting<BR>
Sponsors: Missile Baits, Humdinger Spinnerbaits, Swamp Seeds, Delta Lures

Jamie Laiche
Louisiana Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Ascension Area Anglers
Occupation: Electrical/Analyzer Supervisor
Hobbies: Hunting
Sponsors: Missile Baits, Humdinger Spinnerbaits, Swamp Seeds, Delta Lures

<h4>
Mike Lavallee</h4>
Utah Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Top Of Utah Bass Anglers <BR>
Occupation: Mortgage broker<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting, camping, poker, four wheeling, travel<BR>
Sponsors: Creep'n Apparel, McCoy Fishing Line

Mike Lavallee
Utah Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Top Of Utah Bass Anglers
Occupation: Mortgage broker
Hobbies: Hunting, camping, poker, four wheeling, travel
Sponsors: Creep’n Apparel, McCoy Fishing Line

<h4>Ryan Lavigne</h4>
Defending Champion<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Ascension Area Anglers<br>
Occupation: Process Technician<br>
Hobbies: Bait Building, Spending time with family, cooking<BR>
Sponsors: B.A.S.S. Nation's Best Phoenix Boats and T-H Marine, United Vision Logistics, Power-Pole, Missile Baits, Phenix Rods, Delta Lures, Jig Sooie, Kajun Boss Outdoors, Fishing for Tucker, The Gracie Ann Foundation

Ryan Lavigne
Defending Champion
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Ascension Area Anglers
Occupation: Process Technician
Hobbies: Bait Building, Spending time with family, cooking
Sponsors: B.A.S.S. Nation’s Best Phoenix Boats and T-H Marine, United Vision Logistics, Power-Pole, Missile Baits, Phenix Rods, Delta Lures, Jig Sooie, Kajun Boss Outdoors, Fishing for Tucker, The Gracie Ann Foundation

<h4>
Tony Lind</h4>
Washington Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Tri Cities River Runners<BR>
Occupation: Paving Contractor<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting, snowboarding<BR>
Sponsors: Tony Lind Paving, Linds Meats, East Side Asphalt, Auburn Sports Marine, Fugate Ford

Tony Lind
Washington Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Tri Cities River Runners
Occupation: Paving Contractor
Hobbies: Hunting, snowboarding
Sponsors: Tony Lind Paving, Linds Meats, East Side Asphalt, Auburn Sports Marine, Fugate Ford

<h4>
Michael Liska</h4>
New Mexico Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Cedar Cove Bass Anglers<BR>
Occupation: Electrician<BR>
Hobbies: Shooting pool, dirt bike riding<BR>
Sponsors: Cedar Cove Bass Anglers, New Mexico B.A.S.S. Nation, Strictly Fishing, Monticello RV Park & Store-Brad Hauf, Cedar Cove RV Park, Steve Bell Construction

Michael Liska
New Mexico Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Cedar Cove Bass Anglers
Occupation: Electrician
Hobbies: Shooting pool, dirt bike riding
Sponsors: Cedar Cove Bass Anglers, New Mexico B.A.S.S. Nation, Strictly Fishing, Monticello RV Park & Store-Brad Hauf, Cedar Cove RV Park, Steve Bell Construction

<h4>
Mark Lodge</h4>
Maine Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Southern Maine Anglers<BR>
Occupation: Land Surveyor<BR>
Hobbies: Hockey, hunting, snowmobiling, ice fishing, spending time with friends and family <BR>
Sponsors: Cal Coast Fishing

Mark Lodge
Maine Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Southern Maine Anglers
Occupation: Land Surveyor
Hobbies: Hockey, hunting, snowmobiling, ice fishing, spending time with friends and family
Sponsors: Cal Coast Fishing

<h4>Kalib Lund</h4>
Arizona Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Surprise Bass Club<BR>
Occupation: United States Marine Corps<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting, hiking, camping paintball and dirtbikes<BR>
Sponsors: Irod, P-Line, Picasso Lures, Ghoti Fishing

Kalib Lund
Arizona Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Surprise Bass Club
Occupation: United States Marine Corps
Hobbies: Hunting, hiking, camping paintball and dirtbikes
Sponsors: Irod, P-Line, Picasso Lures, Ghoti Fishing

<h4>
Bailey Madere</h4>
Mississippi Nonboater<BR>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Miss-Lou Rod Benders<BR>
Hobbies: Cooking, lure making, carpentry<BR>

Bailey Madere
Mississippi Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Miss-Lou Rod Benders
Hobbies: Cooking, lure making, carpentry

<h4>
Michael McAdams</h4>
Ohio Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Bent Rod Bass Club<BR>
Occupation: Retired<BR>
Hobbies: Hiking with my dogs, Golf, Anything outdoors<BR>
Sponsors: Greg Swafford Handmade Crank Baits

Michael McAdams
Ohio Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Bent Rod Bass Club
Occupation: Retired
Hobbies: Hiking with my dogs, Golf, Anything outdoors
Sponsors: Greg Swafford Handmade Crank Baits

<h4>
Garrett McCrackin</h4>
Oklahoma Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: North OKC Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: High school<BR>
Hobbies: Basketball, hunting<BR>
Sponsors: Pelican Coolers, Gene Larew, Bionic Baits

Garrett McCrackin
Oklahoma Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: North OKC Bassmasters
Occupation: High school
Hobbies: Basketball, hunting
Sponsors: Pelican Coolers, Gene Larew, Bionic Baits

<h4>
Damien McMahon</h4>
Virginia Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Big Lick Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Shift supervisor â Juvenile Detention<BR>
Hobbies: Luremaking<BR>
Sponsors: Angler's Choice Marine, River Rat Custom Baits

Damien McMahon
Virginia Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Big Lick Bassmasters
Occupation: Shift supervisor â Juvenile Detention
Hobbies: Luremaking
Sponsors: Angler’s Choice Marine, River Rat Custom Baits

<h4>Ramon Menezes</h4>
Portugal Boater <br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Bass Lisboa<BR>
Occupation: Retired<BR>

Ramon Menezes
Portugal Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Bass Lisboa
Occupation: Retired

<h4>
Frank Mixon</h4>
Texas Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: BASSMasters of East Texas<BR>
Occupation: Station Lineman (American Electric Power)<BR>
Hobbies: Travel, hunting, enjoying life<BR>
Sponsors: Pink Fishing, Sandy Creek Marina

Frank Mixon
Texas Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: BASSMasters of East Texas
Occupation: Station Lineman (American Electric Power)
Hobbies: Travel, hunting, enjoying life
Sponsors: Pink Fishing, Sandy Creek Marina

<h4>Bryson Mort </h4>
Idaho Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Panhandle Bass Anglers<BR>
Occupation: Construction <BR>
Hobbies: Hunting, riding dirt bikes and snowmobiles<BR>
Sponsors: Marks Marine

Bryson Mort
Idaho Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Panhandle Bass Anglers
Occupation: Construction
Hobbies: Hunting, riding dirt bikes and snowmobiles
Sponsors: Marks Marine

<h4>Francesco Nucciarelli</h4>
Italy Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: B.A.S.S. Division Italy <BR>
Occupation: Working Class<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting<BR>
Sponsors: Pyro

Francesco Nucciarelli
Italy Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: B.A.S.S. Division Italy
Occupation: Working Class
Hobbies: Hunting
Sponsors: Pyro

<h4>
Matt Pangrac</h4>
Oklahoma Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: North OKC Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Self employed<BR>
Hobbies: Golf, hockey, woodworking<BR>
Sponsors: Duckett Fishing, Bass Cat Boats, The Bass Zone

Matt Pangrac
Oklahoma Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: North OKC Bassmasters
Occupation: Self employed
Hobbies: Golf, hockey, woodworking
Sponsors: Duckett Fishing, Bass Cat Boats, The Bass Zone

<h4>Luigi Papa</h4>
Italy Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: B.A.S.S. Division Italy<BR>
Occupation: Entrepreneur <BR>
Sponsors: Pyro

Luigi Papa
Italy Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: B.A.S.S. Division Italy
Occupation: Entrepreneur
Sponsors: Pyro

<h4>Nicholas Papotto</h4>
Connecticut Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Midconn Anglers<BR>
Occupation: Plumber<BR>
Hobbies: Socializing with my fishing buddies of course, probably talking about fishing<BR>
Sponsors: Tackle Supply Depot, Keitech USA, Stormr, Nichols Lures

Nicholas Papotto
Connecticut Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Midconn Anglers
Occupation: Plumber
Hobbies: Socializing with my fishing buddies of course, probably talking about fishing
Sponsors: Tackle Supply Depot, Keitech USA, Stormr, Nichols Lures

<h4>
Russell Phillips</h4>
Vermont Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Addison Bass Club <BR>
Occupation: Automotive restoration technician<BR>
Hobbies: Family, grandkids<BR>
Sponsors: VRC Rods, Vermont B.A.S.S. Nation, Krank5Baits, Lowrance, MotorGuide

Russell Phillips
Vermont Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Addison Bass Club
Occupation: Automotive restoration technician
Hobbies: Family, grandkids
Sponsors: VRC Rods, Vermont B.A.S.S. Nation, Krank5Baits, Lowrance, MotorGuide

<h4>
Mike Powell</h4>
Utah Nonboater
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B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Top Of Utah Bass Anglers<BR>
Occupation: Self Employed<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting<BR>

Mike Powell
Utah Nonboater

B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Top Of Utah Bass Anglers
Occupation: Self Employed
Hobbies: Hunting

<h4>
Kyle Power</h4>
Missouri Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Lake St. Louis Bassmasters <BR>
Occupation: Marine shop owner<BR>
Hobbies: Motocross<BR>
Sponsors: Ulrich Marine, Extreme Outdoors, Mercury, Garmin

Kyle Power
Missouri Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Lake St. Louis Bassmasters
Occupation: Marine shop owner
Hobbies: Motocross
Sponsors: Ulrich Marine, Extreme Outdoors, Mercury, Garmin

<h4>
Kent Priel</h4>
Nebraska Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Lincoln County Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Retired<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting<BR>
Sponsors: Daiwa, Owner Hooks, Evinrude, Phoenix Boats, Minn Kota, Humminbird, Power-Pole, Plum Creek Motors, Young's Marine, Grandel's Roofing, Lincoln County Bassmasters, Nebraska B.A.S.S. Nation

Kent Priel
Nebraska Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Lincoln County Bassmasters
Occupation: Retired
Hobbies: Hunting
Sponsors: Daiwa, Owner Hooks, Evinrude, Phoenix Boats, Minn Kota, Humminbird, Power-Pole, Plum Creek Motors, Young’s Marine, Grandel’s Roofing, Lincoln County Bassmasters, Nebraska B.A.S.S. Nation

<h4>
Mark Pryal </h4>
Maryland Nonboater<BR>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Northern Neck Fishing Team<BR>
Occupation: Sales <BR>
Hobbies: Family, traveling and more fishing<BR>

Mark Pryal
Maryland Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Northern Neck Fishing Team
Occupation: Sales
Hobbies: Family, traveling and more fishing

<h4>
Mike Rennie</h4>
Nevada Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Nevada Bass Anglers <BR>
Occupation: Fishing/outdoors <BR>
Hobbies: Hunting/outdoors<BR>
Sponsors: Livingston Lures, Phenix Rods, Bass Pro Shops, Mercury Marine, Smith Optics, HiSea/AFW, Shimano, Yamamoto Custom Baits, Hunt TKO, Eagle Valley resort, Tilly's Mini Mart and Gettin It Tire & Garage

Mike Rennie
Nevada Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Nevada Bass Anglers
Occupation: Fishing/outdoors
Hobbies: Hunting/outdoors
Sponsors: Livingston Lures, Phenix Rods, Bass Pro Shops, Mercury Marine, Smith Optics, HiSea/AFW, Shimano, Yamamoto Custom Baits, Hunt TKO, Eagle Valley resort, Tilly’s Mini Mart and Gettin It Tire & Garage

<h4>Micheel Restifo</h4>
Alabama Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Birmingham Bass Club<BR>
Occupation: Small business owner<BR>
Hobbies: Bowhunting<BR>

Micheel Restifo
Alabama Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Birmingham Bass Club
Occupation: Small business owner
Hobbies: Bowhunting

<h4>Brandon Rickman </h4>
Georgia Nonboater<BR>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Marietta Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Builder<BR>
Hobbies: Travel, sports, outdoors, mission work and service opportunities <BR>

Brandon Rickman
Georgia Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Marietta Bassmasters
Occupation: Builder
Hobbies: Travel, sports, outdoors, mission work and service opportunities

<h4>Allan Matthew Ross-Watt</h4>
South Africa Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: South African Bass Angling Association <BR>
Occupation: Sales Manager<BR>
Hobbies: Family<BR>

Allan Matthew Ross-Watt
South Africa Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: South African Bass Angling Association
Occupation: Sales Manager
Hobbies: Family

<h4>
Gregory Ruff</h4>
Minnesota Nonboater<BR>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Prior Lake Hooksetters<BR>
Occupation: Operations manager<BR>
Hobbies: Listening to music and drinking beer<BR>

Gregory Ruff
Minnesota Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Prior Lake Hooksetters
Occupation: Operations manager
Hobbies: Listening to music and drinking beer

<h4>
John Ryan</h4>
Michigan Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Michigan Bass Busters<BR>
Occupation: Finish carpenter<BR>
Sponsors: TFO Rods, Vicious Fishing, Sleeping Bear Tackle, Rod Glove, Culprit

John Ryan
Michigan Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Michigan Bass Busters
Occupation: Finish carpenter
Sponsors: TFO Rods, Vicious Fishing, Sleeping Bear Tackle, Rod Glove, Culprit

<h4>
Steve Sage</h4>
Tennessee Nonboater
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B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Haywood Country Bass Club<BR>
Occupation: Welder<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting<BR>

Steve Sage
Tennessee Nonboater

B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Haywood Country Bass Club
Occupation: Welder
Hobbies: Hunting

<h4>
Mike Seal</h4>
Indiana Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Premiere Anglers<BR>
Sponsors: Seale's Painting Company, Tackle Service Center (Mooresville), Snack Daddy Bait Company, Tackle Armor, Apollo's Shield, Brownings Marine, Kahlo Jeep Chrysler, Hawgback Lure Company, Uni-Grip

Mike Seal
Indiana Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Premiere Anglers
Sponsors: Seale’s Painting Company, Tackle Service Center (Mooresville), Snack Daddy Bait Company, Tackle Armor, Apollo’s Shield, Brownings Marine, Kahlo Jeep Chrysler, Hawgback Lure Company, Uni-Grip

<h4>
Michael Sentore</h4>
New Jersey Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Rippin Lipz<BR>
Occupation: Water Treatment account manager<BR>
Hobbies: Outdoor activities<BR>
Sponsors: Riot Baits

Michael Sentore
New Jersey Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Rippin Lipz
Occupation: Water Treatment account manager
Hobbies: Outdoor activities
Sponsors: Riot Baits

<h4>Dean Silvester</h4>
Australia Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Australia B.A.S.S. Nation<BR>
Occupation: Electrician <BR>
Sponsors: Quantum, Dobyns Rods, Lowrance, Sunline, Lucky Craft, C-Map, Tonic Eyewear, Keitech, GoPro

Dean Silvester
Australia Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Australia B.A.S.S. Nation
Occupation: Electrician
Sponsors: Quantum, Dobyns Rods, Lowrance, Sunline, Lucky Craft, C-Map, Tonic Eyewear, Keitech, GoPro

<h4>
Kevin Simon</h4>
Louisiana Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: LA Bassholes<BR>
Occupation: Machinist<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting<BR>
Sponsors: Delta Lures

Kevin Simon
Louisiana Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: LA Bassholes
Occupation: Machinist
Hobbies: Hunting
Sponsors: Delta Lures

<h4>Chris Simons</h4>
Connecticut Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Milford Black Bass<BR>
Occupation: Manager Tackle Supply Depot<BR>
Hobbies: Outdoors<BR>
Sponsors: Tackle Supply Depot, Quantum, Stormr, Reynolds Garage and Marine, The Rod Glove, XZone Lures

Chris Simons
Connecticut Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Milford Black Bass
Occupation: Manager Tackle Supply Depot
Hobbies: Outdoors
Sponsors: Tackle Supply Depot, Quantum, Stormr, Reynolds Garage and Marine, The Rod Glove, XZone Lures

<h4>
Will Smith</h4>
South Carolina Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Goose Creek Bass Club<BR>
Occupation: Process Technician<BR>
Hobbies: Golf, playing cards<BR>
Sponsors: Charleston Rubber and Gasket, Murphy's Custom Crankbaits

Will Smith
South Carolina Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Goose Creek Bass Club
Occupation: Process Technician
Hobbies: Golf, playing cards
Sponsors: Charleston Rubber and Gasket, Murphy’s Custom Crankbaits

<h4>
Wyatt Smith</h4>
Oklahoma Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: North Central Bass Club<BR>
Occupation: Student<BR>
Hobbies: Bow hunting, fitness, hanging out with family<BR>
Sponsors: Ventura Energy, Dough Boyz Pizza, Patriot Chemicals

Wyatt Smith
Oklahoma Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: North Central Bass Club
Occupation: Student
Hobbies: Bow hunting, fitness, hanging out with family
Sponsors: Ventura Energy, Dough Boyz Pizza, Patriot Chemicals

<h4>
Scott Spencer</h4>
North Carolina Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Sandy Creek Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Traffic Technician <BR>
Hobbies: Cooking, music, fundraising for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation<BR>
Sponsors: Ardent, Capital Area Boat Works, Nautic Sport, Illusion Baits, Local Lures, Tasun

Scott Spencer
North Carolina Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Sandy Creek Bassmasters
Occupation: Traffic Technician
Hobbies: Cooking, music, fundraising for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Sponsors: Ardent, Capital Area Boat Works, Nautic Sport, Illusion Baits, Local Lures, Tasun

<h4>
Justin Spraske</h4>
New Hampshire Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Back Bay Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Delivery driver<BR>
Hobbies: I am a big New England sports fan!<BR>
Sponsors: McClure's Tree Service, 2nd Wind Outfitters, American Sewerage

Justin Spraske
New Hampshire Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Back Bay Bassmasters
Occupation: Delivery driver
Hobbies: I am a big New England sports fan!
Sponsors: McClure’s Tree Service, 2nd Wind Outfitters, American Sewerage

<h4>
Mike Spurlock</h4>
West Virginia Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Catch 5<BR>
Occupation: Splicing Technician<BR>
Hobbies: Watching any sport with a ball and spending time with my wife Heather. <BR>
Sponsors: West Virginia B.A.S.S. Nation

Mike Spurlock
West Virginia Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Catch 5
Occupation: Splicing Technician
Hobbies: Watching any sport with a ball and spending time with my wife Heather.
Sponsors: West Virginia B.A.S.S. Nation

<h4>
Spencer Strope</h4>
South Dakota Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Missouri River Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Construction<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting<BR>
Sponsors: Denali Rods, Fiftyone Seven Tungsten

Spencer Strope
South Dakota Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Missouri River Bassmasters
Occupation: Construction
Hobbies: Hunting
Sponsors: Denali Rods, Fiftyone Seven Tungsten

<h4>
Caleb Sumrall</h4>
Louisiana Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Atchafalaya Bassmasters<BR>
Hobbies: Deer hunting and spending time outdoors<BR>
Sponsors: Missile Baits, Kajun Boss Outdoors, Kistler rods, K2 Coolers

Caleb Sumrall
Louisiana Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Atchafalaya Bassmasters
Hobbies: Deer hunting and spending time outdoors
Sponsors: Missile Baits, Kajun Boss Outdoors, Kistler rods, K2 Coolers

<h4>
Rick Svoboda</h4>
Maryland Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Liberty Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Radiographer <BR>
Hobbies: Swimming, volleyball, tropical vacations<BR>
Sponsors: Hi Tech Marine, Ardent

Rick Svoboda
Maryland Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Liberty Bassmasters
Occupation: Radiographer
Hobbies: Swimming, volleyball, tropical vacations
Sponsors: Hi Tech Marine, Ardent

<h4>
Jared Thompson</h4>
Mississippi Boater<BR>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Three River Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Self employed, farmer<BR>
Hobbies: Guiding duck and deer hunters all winter. Spending time with family and friends.<BR>
Sponsors: Kistler Rods, Bass Mafia, Simms, Delta Lures, Bass Cat Boats, Havestors Land Brochuring, Bigslash Ducks and Bucks Guide Service, Thompson Industrial, Jig-Sooie Jigs

Jared Thompson
Mississippi Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Three River Bassmasters
Occupation: Self employed, farmer
Hobbies: Guiding duck and deer hunters all winter. Spending time with family and friends.
Sponsors: Kistler Rods, Bass Mafia, Simms, Delta Lures, Bass Cat Boats, Havestors Land Brochuring, Bigslash Ducks and Bucks Guide Service, Thompson Industrial, Jig-Sooie Jigs

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Rob Tipton</h4>
New Jersey Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Outcast Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Manager at Steeplechase Irrigation<BR>
Hobbies: Traveling, Skiing, Adventures with Beth<BR>

Sponsors: Dedicated 10, Phenix Rods, Smith Optics, Keitech USA, Eco Pro Tungsten, Storm'R

Rob Tipton
New Jersey Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Outcast Bassmasters
Occupation: Manager at Steeplechase Irrigation
Hobbies: Traveling, Skiing, Adventures with Beth

Sponsors: Dedicated 10, Phenix Rods, Smith Optics, Keitech USA, Eco Pro Tungsten, Storm’R

<h4>James Topmiller</h4>
Florida Nonboater<BR>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Florida Trails Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Vaccine sales<BR>
Hobbies: Rod building<BR>

James Topmiller
Florida Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Florida Trails Bassmasters
Occupation: Vaccine sales
Hobbies: Rod building

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Craig Torkelson</h4>
Kansas Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Last Cast Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Sales manager<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting, Chasing kids, Youth School and Church Volunteer <BR>
Sponsors: Nitro, Mercury, Bass Pro Shops, Pelican, Power-Pole, Gene Larew

Craig Torkelson
Kansas Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Last Cast Bassmasters
Occupation: Sales manager
Hobbies: Hunting, Chasing kids, Youth School and Church Volunteer
Sponsors: Nitro, Mercury, Bass Pro Shops, Pelican, Power-Pole, Gene Larew

<h4>Larry Triplett</h4>
Colorado Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Denver Bassmasters <BR>
Occupation: Taxidermist, Hunting and fishing consultant<BR>
Hobbies: Golf, hunting<BR>
Sponsors: Bass Cat Boats, Dobyns Rods

Larry Triplett
Colorado Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Denver Bassmasters
Occupation: Taxidermist, Hunting and fishing consultant
Hobbies: Golf, hunting
Sponsors: Bass Cat Boats, Dobyns Rods

<h4>Nathan Tumelson</h4>
Idaho Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Panhandle Bass Anglers<BR>
Occupation: Property Operation Supervisor<BR>
Hobbies: Bow hunting<BR>
Sponsors: Lake City Heating, Accu-Cull / Lucky2Creations, American Northwest Outdoors, Big O Tires, Black Sheep Sporting Goods, Canyon Marine, Dry Creek Outfitters, Howards Tackle Shoppe, Strike King

Nathan Tumelson
Idaho Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Panhandle Bass Anglers
Occupation: Property Operation Supervisor
Hobbies: Bow hunting
Sponsors: Lake City Heating, Accu-Cull / Lucky2Creations, American Northwest Outdoors, Big O Tires, Black Sheep Sporting Goods, Canyon Marine, Dry Creek Outfitters, Howards Tackle Shoppe, Strike King

<h4>
Steve Vann</h4>
North Carolina Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: BM of Indian Springs<BR>
Occupation: Self/sales<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting and singing<BR>
Sponsors: EZ Bait & Tackle, Strike King, Bass Alarm Baits

Steve Vann
North Carolina Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: BM of Indian Springs
Occupation: Self/sales
Hobbies: Hunting and singing
Sponsors: EZ Bait & Tackle, Strike King, Bass Alarm Baits

<h4>James van Rooyen</h4>
Nambian Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Namibian Bass Angling Association
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Occupation: National Manager<BR>
Hobbies: Bow hunting<BR>
Sponsors: Rapala, VMC, Shimano, Gloomis, Lowrance, Costa, Plano, Terminator, Storm, Suffix, Power Pro, Mepps

James van Rooyen
Nambian Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Namibian Bass Angling Association

Occupation: National Manager
Hobbies: Bow hunting
Sponsors: Rapala, VMC, Shimano, Gloomis, Lowrance, Costa, Plano, Terminator, Storm, Suffix, Power Pro, Mepps

<h4>Justy Varkevisser</h4>
South Africa Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: South African Bass Angling Association <BR>
Occupation: Self-employed <BR>
Sponsors: Varkenelli Customs, Yamaha South Africa, Minn Kota, Humminbird, Ruffnek Boats

Justy Varkevisser
South Africa Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: South African Bass Angling Association
Occupation: Self-employed
Sponsors: Varkenelli Customs, Yamaha South Africa, Minn Kota, Humminbird, Ruffnek Boats

<h4>Brian Velasquez</h4>
Arizona Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Surprise Bass Club<BR>
Occupation: Route Sales Representative<BR>
Hobbies: Exploring the world, listening to music and spending time with friends and family<BR>

Brian Velasquez
Arizona Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Surprise Bass Club
Occupation: Route Sales Representative
Hobbies: Exploring the world, listening to music and spending time with friends and family

<h4>
Keith Webb</h4>
Virginia Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Virginia Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Store Manager (Tidewater Fleet Supply)<BR>
Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and grandkids<BR>
Sponsors: Tidewater Fleet Supply, Price's Transmission, Walker's Truck Service, Rapala, Baldwin Filters, Tectran Mfg., Deka Batteries

Keith Webb
Virginia Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Virginia Bassmasters
Occupation: Store Manager (Tidewater Fleet Supply)
Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and grandkids
Sponsors: Tidewater Fleet Supply, Price’s Transmission, Walker’s Truck Service, Rapala, Baldwin Filters, Tectran Mfg., Deka Batteries

<h4>
Stewart Weber</h4>
Kentucky Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Big Sacks Bass Club<BR>
Occupation: Biomedical technician<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting<BR>
Sponsors: Marineworks

Stewart Weber
Kentucky Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Big Sacks Bass Club
Occupation: Biomedical technician
Hobbies: Hunting
Sponsors: Marineworks

<h4>
Kevin Wiggins</h4>
Nevada Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Nevada Bass Anglers<BR>
Occupation: Retail manager<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting, hiking, traveling<BR>
Sponsors: Skeeter Boats, Yamaha Outboards, Shimano, Humminbird, Minn Kota, Carhart, T-H Marine

Kevin Wiggins
Nevada Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Nevada Bass Anglers
Occupation: Retail manager
Hobbies: Hunting, hiking, traveling
Sponsors: Skeeter Boats, Yamaha Outboards, Shimano, Humminbird, Minn Kota, Carhart, T-H Marine

<h4>
Clayton (Mark) Williams</h4>
North Carolina Boater<BR>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Outdoor Rush Bass Masters<BR>
Occupation: Retired police Sergeant/contractor <BR>
Hobbies: Just fishing<BR>

Clayton (Mark) Williams
North Carolina Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Outdoor Rush Bass Masters
Occupation: Retired police Sergeant/contractor
Hobbies: Just fishing

<h4>
Khris Williams</h4>
North Carolina Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Sandy Creek Bassmasters<BR>
Occupation: Barber <BR>
Hobbies: Cutting hair and lure making<BR>
Sponsors: Smiths Marine, Khris's Custom Jigs, Vicious Fishing, Costa, Lewâs

Khris Williams
North Carolina Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Sandy Creek Bassmasters
Occupation: Barber
Hobbies: Cutting hair and lure making
Sponsors: Smiths Marine, Khris’s Custom Jigs, Vicious Fishing, Costa, Lewâs

<h4>Thinus Williams</h4>
Namibian Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Namibian Bass Angling Association <BR>
Occupation: Self employed-architect<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting / Camping, Travelling, spending time with friends and family, Golf and DJing <BR>
Sponsors: Dragon Lures

Thinus Williams
Namibian Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Namibian Bass Angling Association
Occupation: Self employed-architect
Hobbies: Hunting / Camping, Travelling, spending time with friends and family, Golf and DJing
Sponsors: Dragon Lures

<h4>Brian Wilson</h4>
Iowa Nonboater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Elite Anglers of Iowa<BR>
Occupation: Drywall contractor<BR>
Hobbies: Hunting, trapping and farming<BR>
Sponsors: Countyline Drywall

Brian Wilson
Iowa Nonboater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Elite Anglers of Iowa
Occupation: Drywall contractor
Hobbies: Hunting, trapping and farming
Sponsors: Countyline Drywall

<h4>Nick Wood</h4>
California Boater<br>
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Ventrual County Bass Club <BR>
Occupation: General Contractor <BR>
Hobbies: Hunting and camping, former PRCA builder <BR>
Sponsors: Sprialite Rods, RB Bass, Ben Green of Ben Green Insurance, Kens Glass Shop-Yreka

Nick Wood
California Boater
B.A.S.S. Nation Club: Ventrual County Bass Club
Occupation: General Contractor
Hobbies: Hunting and camping, former PRCA builder
Sponsors: Sprialite Rods, RB Bass, Ben Green of Ben Green Insurance, Kens Glass Shop-Yreka