I'm told I got my first fishing pole when I was
two days old. It's a family tradition. I remember catching my
first big fish that destroyed my little Zebco 202 and graduating to the 808.
Growing up in West Texas, my family cat fished the waters of eastern New
Mexico's Pecos and Canadian rivers. While in the Marine Corps I bass
fished Virginia and North Carolina and was blessed to fish the beautifully
clear saltwater around Diego Garcia (British Indian Ocean Territory).
In 1991, after graduating Texas Tech University, I moved to Arkansas and
knew I found the best fishing waters in the world.
In February 2003, I hired my best friend and
mentor, Jerry Blake of Action Fishing Trips, to take and teach me and my
family how to crappie fish better. My life changed that day. I
always knew I wanted to fish professionally and the tournament circuit just
wasn't enough. By March 2005 I quit my job, cut that red power-tie up,
vowed never to wear a business suit again and started guiding full-time.
Since then, partnered up with Jerry, we have been
published in:
Grizzly Jig Company's
Magazine/Catalogue - 2008 and 2009
Crappie Angler Magazine -
April/May 2009 and June/July 2009
Crappie World Magazine -
Fall 2008
In-Fisherman Magazine -
April/May 2008
Arkansas Sportsman - July
2008
The Arkansas Democrat Gazette
and other newspaper publications throughout Arkansas
and the ADG's
ArkansasOnline.com and the ESPNoutdoors websites.
We were named BnM Pole Company's 2008 Pro-staff champions
and host the original
Crappie Camps twice per year since 2006.
We also serve as pro-staff or
guide staff for:
BnM Pole Company
Lindy Legendary Fishing
Tackle
Driftmaster rodholders
Humminbird sonar
Minnkota trolling motors
Vicious Fishing Line
However, a man is not made by what he tells, but
rather by what he does. We
live for the days we get to make some new friends and take them fishing.
Without the help of Jerry and the support of my
wife, Julie, and boys, Joshua and Levi, none of this would be possible.
DON'T LET THE NAME OF MY GUIDE SERVICE FOOL YOU.
IT'S NOT JUST FOR FAMILIES.
THE ACTION IS HOT AND THE WAY I FISH
THE MOST EXPERIENCED GROUP OF MEN TO THE MOST NOVICE OF FAMILIES WITH SMALL
CHILDREN CAN DO IT.
My full-time guiding career started March 2005,
but I have been guiding my "family" on fishing trips
for over 25 years.
My thoughts about being a guide
A
guide has a desire to help others fish successfully.
My philosophy is not that of an "ex-pert" but rather that of taking some
friends fishing. It is difficult to catch fish consistently unless you
fish often and become familiar with their seasonal migration and feeding
patterns. I fish as often as possible in every season to follow these
patterns and put you on fish.
A
guide is a mentor. All the
knowledge I possess about crappie fishing was learned from others. I
will share valuable fishing information and techniques that will make you a
more successful angler.
A
guide is a good entertainment investment.
I will do everything in my power to provide a memorable fishing trip.
Maintaining your own boat and tackle can be expense, especially when you're
only able hit the water a few times a year. Fishing with a guide these
few times a year cost far less and reaps greater results.
A
guide practices what he preaches.
Guess what I do when I go on vacation? I go fishing and hire a guide.
A guide, even if you're an experienced angler, helps you gain valuable and
useful information on a fishing trip.
Take a guided fishing trip
- it's worth it!
