I have been fishing professionally since 2017. Early on in my career I was fishing the Costa Series and the Bass Opens. In 2019 I qualified to fish the FLW Tour. During my rookie season of 2020 I finished 49th in the points and managed to qualify for the FLW Title Championship in Sturgeon Bay, WI. Not only do I fish but I have a successful business I run here in Blue Ridge, Ga. Fishing is a passion I have but nothing compares to my wife and 3 boys. They are my rock and they always have my back. They are my biggest fans when I hit the road for my events.

Todd Auten is a successful professional angler with over 20 years of experience. Currently fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series, Todd has competed in over 150 events dating back to 1996 in various tours including the Bassmaster Elite Series, BASS Elite 50’s, Bassmaster Opens, Professional Angler Association, FLW Tour, FLW Costa Series, FLW BFL Series, Fisherman’s Bass Circuit and the Texas Toyota Bass Classic.

In 2001, Todd Auten won his first professional tournament in his hometown of Lake Wylie. He has since had numerous top 10 finishes including a second place finish at the Bassmaster Classic in 2020 on Lake Guntersville, multiple championship qualifications including six Bassmaster Classic qualifications and six Forrest Wood Cup qualifications, an Angler of the Year title along with hundreds of hours on the water.

Todd is a veteran of the sport and is known for his love of the Chatterbait. Todd also has a knack for lure modifications and combinations that give him a unique presentation when on the water. In his spare time Todd can be found seeking out antique crankbaits with his wife Susan of 35 years or grilling out with his family.

Adrian Avena, aka “Jersey Boy”, was born and raised in New Jersey. His love for fishing came when his father took him panfishing. Sitting by his father’s side, they would patiently watch for the bobber to “tic”. It didn’t matter if it was 5 minutes or 20 minutes, every tic made his heart jump wondering what on earth could be at the end of his line. Fishing today is no different for him. Every “tic” of his worm, every thud of his jig, and every time his crank bait rod loads up is the moments he lives for.
Adrian pursued his dream starting on the FLW Tour for four years, and then competed on the Bassmaster Elite Series for three years (2016-2018). In 2019, he started competing on the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour.
In the offseason, Adrian is passionate about saltwater fishing, commercial conch fishing, home improvement, and spending time with his wife, family, and friends.

I am Bob Blackerby, Me, my wife Cynthia and 2 boys live in Chelsea, Alabama. I have been Tournament fishing for nearly 20 years, starting out in weeknight and weekend tournaments on my home lakes here in Central Alabama. I Love the competitive nature of Fishing and fishing tournaments. Over the years I have worked my way up through the Local trails to be able to now fish with MLF and BASS. I love the people that I get to meet and have made many friends through my fishing adventures and have been very Blessed to get some Great sponsors over the years to support me with my journey.

Current Sponsors are: Title – Baitmate Fish Attractant Boatlogix Coleman Insect repellent Sting-eze Coleman First Aid Powerpole Potable Aqua Z-Man fishing Dobyns Rods Ardent reels Seaguar fishing line

2022 NPFL, 2022 Bassmaster Central, Northern, and Southern Opens
Quentin is a south Louisiana angler trying to raise a family and make a living doing what I love! Fishing has created a platform that we all can enjoy and having a chance to spread the same passion that I have for the game to others is the best job a person can have! Cheers to many great memories in the making!

Joey Cifuentes is a true competitor emerging rapidly into the professional bass fishing scene with an exceptional work ethic and a passion for the outdoors. In his first three years of competitive angling his record has exceeded what an average angler hopes to accomplish in their careers, with 10 top 10 finishes, 3 major career wins. Now he is pursuing his first major win on the Tour level. As a genuine ambassador of the sport, he made a lasting impact on the Southern Arkansas University fishing team, and high school fishing programs in his region. Cifuentes is the type of self-driven angler that enhances and energizes his peers and the sport of bass fishing.

Ramie Colson, a resident of Cadiz, KY, and a perennial Kentucky/Barkley Lake favorite has been a full-time touring pro for over 20 years and has over $860,000 in tournament winnings, which includes 40 top-tens, including three wins. In 2014, Ramie finished in the FLW Angler of the Year Race in 16th place, which qualified him for his third Forrest Wood Cup, and in 2015, Ramie qualified for his fourth Forrest Wood Cup and took 2nd place. Ramie’s strengths include both shallow water junk fishing and dissecting the ledges of the famed Tennessee River system.

The National Professional Fishing League (NPFL)
Mike is a 2022 NPFL Pro from Raleigh, North Carolina. He grew up fishing through the college ranks at ECU from 2012 – 2016, ranked 8th in the nation/800+ college anglers. Since graduating, Mike has fished the Toyota Series, ABA Top 150 Solo series, and now for this year, the NPFL, while maintaining a full – time role working for Lowrance. Some Recent Achievements Include: 1 x FLW BFL Winner, 3 FLW Top 10’s, 2 x Bassmaster Collegiate Championship Top 12 finishes, 2nd Place in ABA Top 150 Solo AOY 2021, 2022 Ray Scott Championship Qualifier.

Born in Virginia I got the fishing bug at an early age from my dad. Most trout fishing until my teenage years where I then developed a passion for bass fishing. We moved as a family to Lake Guntersville in 2004 so I could pursue my dream as a professional angler. I started a guide business and began fishing local tournaments. My big break came winning the Everstart on Guntersville. This was my break where I got to fish the FLW Tour. 2022 will be my 9th year fishing professionally.

I guide on Guntersville and Smith Lake. Contact info 256-298-1178 or spinnerbaitkid@gmail.com

I was born and raised in Orlando Florida, I grew up Fishing Lake Toho and the Kissimmee Chain Of Lakes! My family owned Big Toho Marina on the shore of Lake Toho for 20 years, I guided on Toho for six years! I now live in Guntersville, Alabama where I guide on famous Lake Guntersville! I fish the Bassmaster Opens in hopes of qualifying for the Bassmaster Elite Series!

Josh Douglas is a Minnesota born professional bass angler competing on the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series. Josh has climbed the bass fishing ladder since first cutting his teeth on the MN State BASS Federation. After much success and numerous tournament wins at the state level, Josh jumped head first to continue his growth and develop on the national scene. When not traveling the country competing in tournaments, Josh owns and operates a premier guide service on famed Lake Mille Lacs.

I started fishing travel tournaments when I was 17. I’ve fished MLF, BASS, and FLW pro events. I’ve won 5 Tour level events including a Bassmaster Classic. These days I spend more time working in the fishing industry than fishing professionally. I own Duckett Marine and Duckett Fishing, providing products and services to anglers. I am the Co- Founder of Major League Fishing and spend most of my hours serving as President and CEO of MLFLW.

FLW College National Champion
Forest Wood Cup Qualifier
Elite Series Rookie of the Year
Bassmaster Classic Qualifier

My name is Trevor Fitzgerald I live in Lady Lake Florida with my family my wife Sonia and Daughter Isabela. I fish national and regional tournaments as well work for our family business, Fitzgerald Fishing, LLC.I won a Bassmaster Open in 2010 and a MLF Toyota Series in 2020. Tournament success is one thing that sets our company apart as we design, manufacture and sell quality fishing tackle. I enjoy fishing my home lake which is The Harris Chain of Lakes as well as saltwater fishing during the off season with my family.

My name is Jacob Foutz. I am a former Carhartt College Bassmaster Bracket Champion, and Bassmaster Classic Qualifier. I have worked hard over the last 4 years to put myself in contention to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series. I accomplished that goal by finishing 2nd in the Bassmaster Southern Opens. I want to showcase the path to a professional career in bass fishing through HS and College fishing. I want to utilize my platform to show anglers that you can make it and chase your dreams.

Jacopo Gallelli is the first European angler that made it into the Bassmaster Classic over the past fifty years. And now the very first European to have ever competed and won in a professional series in the United States. At four years old he caught his first fish – a small sunfish – fishing with his father and told him fishing would be his life endeavor. The initial laughers soon faded as the kid couldn’t stop landing a surprising variety of different fish species with different fishing approaches. He tried several fishing techniques even including fly fishing until the age of 14, when he dedicated himself entirely to bass fishing. After some time of honing its skills, he started competing in local contests, soon becoming one of the most well-known and promising anglers in Italy. His rising career as a professional angler coupled with increasing collaborations with several specialized fishing retailers, fishing magazines, and the popular Italian Fishing TV. His bass fishing career had a real boost when he made it into the Italian national team competing in South Africa and represented Italy over the Bass Nation Championship in the USA. In 2018 he achieved an unprecedented result by qualifying for the world’s most prestigious fishing championship: the Bassmaster Classic. That life-changing moment marks the real turn of his path: He moved to the USA and has been competing ever since, fishing almost every day and collaborating with some of the best brands of fishing gear. He roams the long routes of America towing his bass boat, training, competing, and living his childhood dream while challenging himself every day because he knows the best part has yet to come.

I live in White Pine TN and I have an amazing wife with 2 wonderful daughters and a 6 year old grandson.Accomplishments – 2020 MLF All-American runner up, 250k in career earnings as a regional pro, still have a day job but now an empty nester and chasing the dream!

2X Bass master Elite Series Winner, 2X FLW Tour Winner, and Costa Champion
I’m Buddy Gross, a TN River guy. Born and raised on the water. I enjoy the outdoors that God gave us. I live in Chickamauga, GA with my wife, LeAnn and two kids, Bella and Myles.

Hometown: Dandridge, TN. Six year Bassmaster Elite Series Angler. Two time Classic Qualifier. Enjoy time with my family in the off-season and fishing for multiple species including crappie.

My Name is Laker Howell. I’m 20 years old.
Hometown- Guntersville, AL
Education- Associates degree in Business
Work- USCG 100 Ton Master Capt. Fishing Guide/ Boat Electronics set up specialist
Favorite Lake- St. Lawrence River, NY
Favorite Technique- Topwater
2022 MLF All American Qualifier
2022 MLF Tournament Schedule: Southern Division, Northern Division, Central Division, and Plains Division.

Major League fishing pro Randy Howell 2014 Bassmaster Classic world champion
16X Bassmaster classic qualifier
5X Bassmaster winner
2X FLW and MLF tour winner.
$2.4 million in career winnings.
Randy and his wife Robin have two sons, Laker and Oakley, and they live at Lake
Guntersville, AL. Randy enjoys speaking at churches and various outdoor ministry related events. He’s very passionate about spreading the message of Jesus through his
testimony and stories. Check it out under the “faith” tab on Randyhowell.com. Randy and Robin use their platform to help raise money for the kids and ladies at Kings Home with his annual boat giveaway. Kings Home is a faith based charity/ministry in central Alabama that serves and houses abandoned,
abused and neglected kids, teens and ladies with 26 group homes on 5 campuses across 4 counties of Alabama. Together Randy’s boat giveaway has raised over $2.1million in 11 years! Learn more about Kings Home and how to win Randy’s boat at Kingshome.com/randyhowell

I’m bass fishing media pro in Japan. (I’m doing mainly TV, magazine, YouTube shooting) At 2019, I challenged Bassmaster tournament(Central Opens), it was my first year of Bassmaster Open tournament and it was my dream. I was 4th place at whole season and I qualified for Bassmaster Elite. At 2020, I was 3 times Top10 in a row at Elite tournament of Northern smallmouth fishery’s. And also, I qualified for Bassmaster Classic. At 2021, I won the Elite tournament at St. Lawrence River it’s the last 2021 Elite tournament. I was in 16th place at whole season, and I qualified for Bassmaster Classic as well.

I had a PLAN and that’s where it all began. In grade school, I competed in every tournament that would allow a youngster in. After graduation, I attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham. I needed a career outside of the fishing world that I could afford to fish and still have the time off to pursue my dream. I graduated from UAB in 1992 with a Bachelor Degree in Nursing. I worked at UAB hospital in the Intensive care unit for four years. I competed in as many tournaments as I had time to fish, becoming quite competitive on any lake on the Coosa River. In 1992, I also married my best friend and high school sweetheart, Cindy. I met her on a boat dock at Lake Weiss eight years prior and if there’s anything such as love at first sight, that was it! After four years at UAB Hospital, I decided to go on to anesthesia school. That was at University of Tennessee. Talk about a house divided………..anesthesia school was no joke. It was tough, sleeping with a text book, up all hours of the day and night, and reading hours upon hours. Hands down it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Not the book work, but having to give up my fishing for those years. Anyway, I made it through that gauntlet and graduated with honors from UT.

Now I was poised to chase my DREAM!

I’ve been practicing anesthesia for 18 years. It’s a great profession and I really like to think that my contribution helps others. In 2004, my firstborn, Camden, joined our family, with my son Bailey joining our family in 2007. My boys are 100% behind me and their support and love is unconditional – win, lose or draw. During these 18 years, I have competed in the FLW Tour, FLW Costa Series Events, BASS Tour, BASS Opens, BFL Events, Fishers of Men, local club events, and many other tournament trails. In 2003, I qualified to fish the BASS Bassmaster Classic. This same year, I qualified to compete in the Inaugural BASS Elite Series

Fishing from Japan to all over the world!!

Takayuki has been working with the goal to participate in American tournaments. He competed in the MLF Toyota Series in 2020 with a top 10 finish at Lake of the Ozarks. His 4th place finish in points race in the Plains Division qualified him for the MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit.
Takayuki says he can’t speak English well, but really enjoys taking to his American friends in English. He eats steak almost every day during his stay in America. If you see him at the hotel, he will definitely be cooking steak for dinner.

Caleb is a 38-year-old tournament angler from Wisconsin. He will be competing in his third season on the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2022. His goal going forward is to be the best he can be on and off the water, represent sponsors to the best of his ability, and finish well in tournament standings. Caleb has a strong background in the industry with over 20 years’ experience in the fishing industry as well as years of guiding to prepare him to fish professionally full time beginning in 2020.

Matt started fishing professionally in 2015 after winning the 2012 college classic championship and competing in the 2013 Bassmaster classic. 11 top 10s and 21 top 20s and over $350,000 in career earnings.

Professional bass angler since 2016. I have fished the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bassmaster Opens, and just about any local or regional tournament I can.

Lives in Lincolnton, NC and fish local Lake Norman.

Favorite Lake: Lake Murray

Married to wife, Hope. We have a 16-year-old daughter, Alli. When not fishing, I enjoy hunting, playing golf, dirt track racing, and watching my daughter play volleyball.

Wes Logan is a resident of Springville, Alabama. He is a 27-year old Bassmaster Elite Series angler who enjoys deer hunting when not fishing or working in construction. In 2019, Logan won the B.A.S.S. Bassmaster Central Opens AOY to qualify to fish the 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series. In 2021, Logan was able to pick up his first Bassmaster Elite Series win along with qualifying for the 2022 BASSSMASTER Classic. 2022 will be Logans third season on the Elites

Tristan is a Professional Angler from Burns, Tennessee. In 2021 Tristan fished the MLF Abu Garcia and B.A.S.S. college tours for Bethel University. He graduated from Bethel in 2021 and is fishing full-time in 2022 in all the B.A.S.S. Bassmaster Opens and Select MLF Toyota Opens. Tristan is fishing in the 2022 Bassmaster Classic which he qualified for by winning the B.A.S.S. Bassmaster College Bracket Championship in 2021. Also in 2021, he finished 2nd in the Bassmaster College National Championship and became a 3-time qualifier for the MLF Abu Garcia College Championship. When not on the water, Tristan likes to spend time with his family and loves the outdoors. He is an avid hunter, golfer, and accomplished equestrian. He is also active in his local community and enjoys helping children and teaching younger anglers.

One of the most consistently successful competitors in his nine-year career on the FLW Tour, recent Idaho transplant Cody Meyer collected over 30 Top 10s and over $1 million in winnings with FLW. He’s also one of the only anglers on the MLF Bass Pro Tour to have been a world record holder: his 10.8-pound spotted bass was the largest spot on record when he caught it in 2016.

David Mullins – Mt. Carmel, TN
Home Lake – Douglas and Cherokee
Favorite Technique – Cranking

I definitely call myself one of the lucky ones. Not only am I a husband, a father of four beautiful daughters, and a new papa; I have been able to pursue my dream as a bass fisherman and guide for over two decades. I have guided on Table Rock and Bull Shoals Lakes for 23yrs and will be returning to the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit in 2022.

Brandon is a 40 year old sales professional in the medical field when not on the water. He is married to his wife Tisha Perkins and has 2 little girls Laken (9) and Lola Fisher (7). They live on Pickwick Lake in Counce, TN. Brandon is a busy man between having a full time job, competing at a high level in the NPFL, and coaching multiple ball teams for both of his girls.

I’m Bryan Schmitt a husband and a father of 2. I’m a full-time fisherman with the Elite series and a charter boat business on the Chesapeake bay in Maryland. I was introduced to fishing in diapers and it’s been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. I consider myself very lucky to fish for a living and I take it very serious. I have a lot of support from my family and friends I just want to make them proud.

Bryan also guides on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. For more information or to book a trip visit www.loosenupcharters.com to experience a great day of fishing on the big water.

MLF Pro Circuit
Braxton is an MLF Pro Circuit angler who grew up in Alabama and still lives there with his wife and son. He began fishing at a young age and continued through college where he was one of the founding members of the UAB fishing team. After graduating with a degree from Auburn in Fisheries Biology, he made the leap to the professional ranks, which is where he has been since 2016. After making the move, he quickly found success with multiple top 10 finishes including a second place finish on Lake Seminole. The deep – rooted passion for the sport continues to drive him as he strives to get better every time he is on the water.

Bassmaster Elite Series
Hunter’s path to fishing competitively is different than most. While most of the names you hear in this sport have held a fishing rod in their hands since they were young kids, this was not the case for Hunter. He raced motocross from a very young age and started racing professionally at the age of 16. Hunter competed against the best of the best in the AMA Outdoor Nationals and AMA Supercross Series. Injuries and lack of sponsors helped him make the decision to retire early from racing at the age of 21.
It wasn’t until he witnessed his brother, Fletcher Shryock, win a Bassmaster Open in 2011 that intrigued him by the sport of fishing. In the spring of 2012 he purchased his first bass boat and started competing in local tournaments. With help from Fletcher, Hunter signed up for the Bassmaster Northern Opens the very next year.
He also started making his own fishing videos at this time as well. The 24/7series documents all his tournaments throughout the year.
Hunter is now preparing for his fifth season on the Bassmaster Elite Series and his third Bassmaster Classic.

Caleb Sumrall, 34 years old going into my 5th year on the Elite series. Worked in the oilfield for 13 years before fishing. Grew up outdoors fishing and hunting. Love sharing the outdoors with my wife (Jacie) and kids (Clelie and Axel)

Bassmaster Elite Series
I am always on the hunt for the next best thing. My family says I’m a Serial entrepreneur who needs medical help! They’re probably right.

MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit, MLF Toyota Series
I am Major League Fishing professional angler Jimmy Washam. I live in West TN with my wife Danielle and our son Jay. My life long dream has been to fish at the professional level. After starting as a co-angler and working my way up the ladder, then juggling several years of fishing professionally while maintaining a full time job as a Deputy Sheriff, I recently retired with nine years of service in law enforcement to fully live my dream. My greatest accomplishments all came in 2021, which were a win in the Toyota Series, Angler of the Year in the Toyota Series, and Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Title Champion. Winning the Title Championship has truly been life changing, but I am eager to strive for the next big win at the professional level. Fishing has provided me far more than I could have ever imagined, and my faith has guided me through the challenging yet rewarding journey.

MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit
Joshua was born and raised in Macon, Georgia where he grew up hunting and fishing with his dad and brother. At 27 years old he is still one of the younger guys on the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit. In his young career he has amassed 11 tour level top 10s and 5 title appearances, the only thing missing from his resume a WIN!

Just a weekend fisherman that’s worked my way to the top level.

Indiana Native Jacob Wheeler has sat at the top of the BassFan World Rankings as the #1 angler for the last three years. Wheeler’s success began at a young age in the junior fishing programs where he captured angler of the year and state championship titles, top ten finishes, and Junior Bassmaster Classic appearances. In 2010, Wheeler finished 1st place in his first FLW Outdoors BFL division level tournament and qualified for the 2011 BFL All-American. In 2011, Wheeler made history as the youngest angler, 20 years old, to win the BFL All-American. In 2012, his rookie year on tour, he dominated the competition with a wire-to-wire win at the FLW Outdoors Forest Wood Cup and entered the record books again as the youngest angler to win the event. He then fished the Bassmaster Elite Series for two years and became the first angler in history to win the first two Bassmaster Elite Series events he competed in. In 2019, Wheeler joined Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour where he won Stage Seven on Table Rock Lake and the General Tire World Championship. Wheeler earned his second Bass Pro Tour victory in 2020 at Stage One on Lake Eufaula. Then in 2021, he really impressed by winning three of the seven Bass Pro Tour events: Stage Two, Stage Five and Stage Six. Wheeler also accomplished his lifelong goal winning the title of 2021 Bass Pro Tour Angler of the Year. With all of that said, Jacob’s passion for fishing is something that is hard to match. When he isn’t competing, he also runs a very successful YouTube channel where he spends his time teaching others how to fish and takes viewers on the road with him around the country. If he is not out fishing, you will find him spending time with his wife Alicia and their two children, Olivia, and Hudson.

Tyler Woolcott, 22 years old and a Florida Native out of Daytona Beach has spent his entire life on the water as fishing is in his blood. Growing up fishing alongside his dad since he was old enough to hold a fishing rod, he experienced both the freshwater and saltwater sides of fishing. The backyard pond is what spawned the love that Tyler now has for competitive bass fishing. Carrying that passion from a Jr. Bassmasters league at the age of 13 all the way up through high school fishing, college fishing, fishing as a Co-Angler, to now fishing professionally on the FLW Pro Circuit!