Age-29
 
Occupation-Owner/Operator of Blue Bay Outfitters guide service. www.bluebayoutfitters.com.
 
Boat-2008 Ranger Banshee Extreme
 
Motor-Evinrude 60 E-Tec
 
Trolling Motor-Minn Kota Riptide
 
What do you like most about your boat and motor? Why should people consider buying one? Most of the fishing I do is in water 2 feet or less. With such a shallow draft, the Banshee allows me to reach fish in just inches of water where redfish feed during high tides and where other boats can't imagine going. Being light, quiet, and fuel efficient, the Evinrude E-Tec is the perfect application for the flats.
 
How did you get started in redfishing? My roots began with bass fishing on the Mississippi River cutoffs and oxbows when I was young. I was then introduced to the flats around Panama City and other parts of Florida , instantly developing a passion and love for shallow water redfishing.
 
How did you get started in tournament fishing? I started fishing bass tournaments with my dad on the Mississippi River when I was fourteen. I then fished gulf coast billfish tournaments for four years before joining the IFA and FLW redfish tours.
 
Any advice you would like to pass on to others interested in tournament fishing? Start small by getting involved in club or local events and develop a feeling of what tournament is about.
 
Who are your sponsors? Anyone else you want to thank? I want to thank Ranger boats, Evinrude, Redfish Riviera, and Solar Bat sunglasses.