Background:
In 2003 I was invited to fish in the Camp Confidence tournament with one of Minnesota’s best tournament anglers, Paul Kielb. I had never fished for bass until that weekend. After that weekend, I was hooked. Within two weeks I had a bass boat. In 2003 and 2004 I fished only a couple of tournaments. I was mainly focused on working on what I had learned from Paul and my goal was to fish 6 to 8 tournaments in 2005. My first year, I had some good moments and some rough moments and learned quite a bit. You can read about how my season turned around in an article I wrote for Classic Bass called “Just Go Fishing!” 2006 was not a banner year in terms of cashing checks, but I enjoyed myself and met some great people. 2007 was a more productive year in regards to finishes. 

The highlight of 2007 was being part of the Camp Confidence Fishing Classic.  This is a 100% charity tournament.  I finished first in the bass division, but more importantly Subway of Nisswa donated 280 box lunches for the participants.  It is a very well run tournament.  To be involved in 2008, go to www.campconfidence.com.  I will be there again and Subway of Nisswa will once again be donating box lunches for all participants.

As a member of the Classic Bass Field Staff I enjoy speaking with youngsters and even older people about how to get started bass fishing. I also enjoy writing articles for the education zone. I hope to be able to give newcomers and even veterans a different perspective on bass fishing.

With the support from Subway (Crosslake, Nisswa & Staples), Farm Island Marine, Skeeter and Yamaha I’m looking forward to the 2008 season fishing in about 20 tournaments as a member of Team Skeeter.

Check out the web sites of all my sponsors including the Subway link, which will from time to time offer bass enthusiasts a valuable coupon offer.

Tournament highlights:
2007:
1^st place Camp Confidence Classic
5^th place Extream Bass TOC
12^th place BASS/Whitefish Chain
15^th place Excel/Gull Lake
2006:
Two Top 20 Finishes
Excel Bass TOC Qualifier
2005:
4^th place Excel Whitefish
6^th place Excel Fall Classic

Articles:
Fishing with Mickey Mouse
Bass Fishing Image
Buying Your First Bass Boat
Boat Sellers Beware!
Just Go Fishing!
What Line?
Help Save Tournament Fishing
Fishing For Charity
'Go To' Presentations Part 1
'Go To' Presentations Part 2
'Go To' Presentations Part 3
'Go To' Presentations Part 4
'Go To' Presentations Part 5
'Go To' Presentations Part 6
'Go To' Presentations Part 7