Alex Klein
Oroville, California
I’m a shallow water power fisherman by nature. I’m usually chunking and winding something, flipping, pitching, throw on topwater, and throwing swim baits at anything moving.
Bryant Smith
Elk Grove, California
I would definitely say my biggest strength is versatility. I feel just as comfortable with a flipping stick with 80lb braid as I do with a spinning rod with 6lb test.
Greg Gutierrez
Red Bluff, California
In a tournament scenario time management is critical, my ability to make quick and timely decisions on the water allow me to take advantage of changing conditions.
Jeremy McKay
Creswell, Oregon
Very important skill to aquire is being able to maintaining a positive mental attitude under any and all circumstances. The confidence to fish any given technique to get bites in the current given conditions.
Ken Mah
Elk Grove, California
I’m a shallow water power fisherman by nature. I’m usually chunking and winding something, flipping, pitching, throw on topwater, and throwing swim baits at anything moving.
Mike Nichelini
Napa, California
I love the competition and going to new places. I like the new people I meet along the way. I am always learning when it comes to fishing , and enjoy the new challenges and new techniques as they arise. I just love to fish!
Ryan Friend
Chico, California
I used to do a lot of bow hunting, but the more I fished, the more it’s taken over most of my free time. As much as I love tournament fishing, I get almost as much enjoyment out of the actual preparation for the tournaments, getting gear ready, building baits and rods, learning lakes, etc.
Tai Au
Glendale, Arizona
Ability to adapt to the changing conditions. Well rounded in many different techniques allowing me to adapt to the changing conditions throughout the week.
Wayne Breazeale
Kelseyville, California
I like the competition. There are so many good fishermen out there right now, that when you can beat all those great sticks, that’s a huge accomplishment. I grew up fishing saltwater with my Grandfather since I was old enough to walk. It’s been a part of my life since I can remember, and I still love it today. I love being on the water.