Pro Staff

Ed Young comes to the Anglers Port Marine Pro Staff team from Arkansas. Ed is an avid tournament fisherman with over 30 years of experience in the fishing industry. Ed has owned over a dozen boats over the years and is currently in a 2022 Phoenix 921 Elite. He has had many wins and top 5 finishes over the years, including circuits such as;  OMTT, Central Pro-Am,  Anglers In Action, and BFL tournament series. Ed enjoys promoting great products and is sponsored by: Anglers Port Marine, Phoenix, Mercury, Lews, Halo, Jewel Bait Company, and Pro Guide Battery.

Ed retired from firefighting several years back. When he is not fishing, he loves to spend time with his wife Jane and fishing with his boys Kasey and John.

Kevin has spent his entire life in the Benton County area.  He grew up fishing Truman Lake for crappie with his grandfather.  He loves working with children, whether it is at school with his career or with his past experience as a state and club youth director.  He is a firm believer that is we expose today’s youth to fishing, hunting or nature that we can open their minds and broaden their horizons.

He has many bass fishing accomplishments including two 3rd place fininshes in the Walmart BFL, winning a TBF Regional in Arkasas and competing in two National Championships in South Carolina and Tennessee.  His largest accomplishment is being the coach of his High School Fishing Team.

Kevin has a diverse background in boats and fishing equipment, therefore he will be happy to help you make the best decision to fit your needs.

We are proud to introduce David Townsend as the newest Pro Staff team member here at Angler’s Port.  David is a 20 year Air Force veteran and avid crappie fisherman.  He has been crappie fishing for 13   years and tournament fishing for 5 years.  He currently competes in Crappie Masters, the Truman Lake Series Tournament Circuit and local tournaments.  He has five top ten tournament finishes in Crappie Masters and has also qualified for the Crappie Masters National Championship every year he has competed.  Lastly, he is a member of the Capital Crappie Club based out of Jefferson City, Missouri.

 David is diverse in many crappie fishing techniques and the equipment needed to fish these techniques.  He is always willing to educate and show other people how to utilize those techniques and equipment effectively.

Matt Manhart came to the Anglers Port Marine team all the way from Bennington, Nebraska. He is a Retired Law enforcement Police Sgt. Of 24 years and retired from the US Army (Active and Reserve). Matt started fishing at the age of 5 years old, fell in love with it, and never looked back. Matt competitively fishes in tournaments such as Nebraska State Fishing Tournament, Joe Bass, and is placed in the top 5 in the N2IT tournament. This is Matt’s 4th boat and his first Phoenix 920 Elite Bass Boat.

When Matt is not fishing, he likes to spend time with his 2 boys Adam 23, and Aaron 18. He also likes to hunt waterfowl, deer, and turkey. Matt enjoys fishing in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and South Dakota. We are proud to have you on the Anglers Port Marine Team.

Rob Greer is a lifelong resident of Joplin, Missouri, and brings a wealth of experience and passion to the world of fishing. As the past owner and founder of Ozark Mountain Tackle Company, he has deep roots in the angling community.

Rob’s journey in fishing started at a young age, fishing for bass with his father. With over 45 years of tournament fishing experience, he’s honed his skills and developed a profound connection to the sport. For the past 12 years, he’s shared his love for fishing with his son, Josh, competing in various team trails and tournaments together.

Rob has tested his angling prowess in a range of tournaments and circuits, including Bass World Sports, AIA/Midwest Fish Tournaments, Nichols Team Trail, Woholi Fall Classic, and the prestigious Bassmaster Toyota Team Championship.

Rob’s dedication and skill have earned him a list of impressive accomplishments. He was part of the 2018 and 2022 AIA Grand Lake Division Team of the Year. In 2022, he secured two 1st place finishes and a 2nd place finish in the AIA team Championship at Truman Lake. In 2018, he claimed the 3rd Place title at the Big Bass Bash/AIA Grand Lake. In 2016, Rob achieved a remarkable 4th place finish in the Bassmaster Toyota National Team Championship on Kentucky Lake. He has also amassed numerous wins and top 5 finishes with Nichols Team Trail, Bass World Sports, Woholi, and AIA.

Rob’s success in the fishing world is due in part to the support of his valued sponsors, including Anglers Port Marine, Lew’s/Strike King, Phoenix Boats, and Mercury Marine.

When he’s not casting his line in new and unfamiliar lakes, Rob enjoys the thrill of Deer and Turkey hunting, perfecting his golf game, and cherishing moments with his family and granddaughters.

Rob is currently out on the water in his 2023 Phoenix 721 Pro XP, and he couldn’t be more delighted with the ride and layout.

Resident of Carthage, Mo. with Wife Amy and Daughters Holly and Robyn.

Currently employed in Management for Leggett and Platt.

Fish a number of tournaments and team trails that include: Skeeter XFL, Solo Pro, BFL, Woholi, Midwest Fish Tournaments/Anglers in Action, Nichols team Trail and Bassmaster Toyota Team Championship.

Tournament results include multiple wins and top 5 finishes with Nichols Team Trail, Skeeter XFL, Anglers in Action and Woholi Classic. 1st place winner Big Bass Bash/AIA Grand Lake 2016, Bassmaster Toyota National Team Championship 2016 4th place finish, 2nd Place finish AIA Team Championship/ Truman Lake 2022. Two 1st place finishes in Anglers in Action/ Grand lake division in 2022, and 2018/2022 AIA Grand Lake division Team of the Year.

Current Boat: 2023 Phoenix 721 Pro XP

Sponser’s: Mercury Marine/Pro Staff, Phoenix Boats/Anglers Port Marine, Strike King, Lews.

In Kansas City, Missouri, and at a very young age, Cory’s mom and dad got him into the outdoors. Once his dad bought his first boat, when he was 14 years old, his love for bass fishing began. Cory started fishing competitively in 2004. Cory then moved on to Pittsburg State University. Shortly after graduation in 2008, Cory moved to Lake of the Ozarks where he currently lives.

Cory currently fishes the MLF Toyota series, the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League, the Anglers in Action Tournaments, the Ozark Mountain Team Trail, the Oak Outdoors Elites, and the Joe Bass Team Trails. While competing in the MLF series, Cory has 2 wins and 11 top ten finishes, 5 Anglers in Actions series wins. While fishing the OMTT, Cory has qualified for 2 Bassmasters team national championships.

Cory currently runs a 2023 PHOENIX PHX 21, his 4th PHOENIX boat.

Cory lives with his girlfriend, Kendy, and 3 rescue dogs while owning a painting company at Lake of the Ozarks.

We are proud to have Cory Steckler on the Anglers Port Marine Team.

Pro Staffer Bruce Parsons has been fishing tournaments for 20+ years. Residing in Missouri, Bruce has accepted the challenge and won or placed in numerous tournaments including the Major League Fishing-Toyota Series and the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit. He’s a 3-time champion in the Regional Ozark Mountain Team Trail and received a 3rd place check in the BLF Angler of the Year. After owning 12 boats in his career, Bruce’s boat of choice is the 2022 Phoenix 21 PHX powered by Mercury.

Angler’s Port Marine is proud to be the dealer sponsor for Bruce Parsons Fishing. He is also sponsored by title sponsor Phoenix Boats plus Garmin, Biggs & Orton Trans, Mercury Marine, and Power Pole.

Bruce has been a lifelong farmer and since 2007, he’s an Owner and Operator of Parsons Pipe Company. When he is not fishing, he’s thinking about fishing & hunting. Or spending quality time with his beautiful family-wife Kayla and their beautiful children Russ (9) and Ellsie (6).

We welcome Bruce to the Angler’s Port team.

Doug (Stubby) Clawson

Growing up in Warsaw, Missouri, Doug (aka Stubby) Clawson has been fishing his entire life. He’s fished in many tournaments, including Joe Bass Tournament Trail and Crappie Masters Small Club Tournament. He’s been at the top of the leader board in the Herman Lumber Tournament, Top 10 in Crappie Masters, 5th & 6th place in the Fishing For Freedom Wounded Warrior Tournament, and 1st place in Anglers In Action.

While owning four boats throughout his tournament career, Stubby chooses to fish out of the 2022 Phoenix 920 Pro XP from Angler’s Port Marine.

Anglers Port Marine is proud to be the dealer sponsor for Stubby Clawson Fishing combined with Denali Rods/Beat Down Outdoors and Rocky Top Super Tubes.

Stubby is surrounded by support from his wife, Trudy of 36 years, and son Dillon. When he’s not competing, Stubby loves to fish with his granddaughter, Amberly.

We are proud to have Stubby as a member of the Anglers Port Marine Team.

Growing up in Independence, MO, Bryce started fishing at a very young age. That passion grew, and now he’s an avid angler fishing in tournaments, the Joe Bass Team Trail, Anglers in Action, and Bass World. He’s found himself in the money, placing in many of those tournaments.

Angler’s Port Marine is proud to be the dealer Sponsor for Bryce Rieder Fishing along with Shoreline Fiberglass and RV Repair.

As an Electrician for 22 years, Bruce keeps busy. He spends his downtime fishing on Smithville Lake, Stockton Lake, Lake of the Ozarks, Truman Lake, and Table Rock Lake. He’s also perfected his trade by working in a tackle shop and Bass Pro Shops.

Bryce has passed along his passion to his son Cameron, who’s 17 and working to become a tournament angler. He also enjoys spending time with his daughters, Amy (18) and Madison (5).

We are proud to have Bryce as a member of the Angler’s Port Marine Pro Staff.

Andre Dickneite is from Freeburg MO, where he has been tournament fishing for 36 years. His Dad and Grandpa took him fishing on the Gasconade River and the Lake of the Ozarks. Andre won his first bass boat in 1999 on Stockton Lake. And he’s won 2 Central Pro-Am tournaments and another boat for winning a Central Pro-Am championship on Lake of the Ozarks. He has won 3 BFL’s (Truman Lake, Table Rock and Lake of the Ozarks) and a FLW Costa tournament on Lake of the Ozarks. He’s fished the BFL All- American and 3 Toyota Championships. He and his buddy Mark Dunbar have won a Heartland Team tournament on Truman Lake. He also won a Joe Bass tournament with his son Noah, which was his favorite win.

Over the course of his career, he’s had 6 bass boats and now fishes out of a 2023 PHOENIX 21 PHX that he purchased from Angler’s Port Marine.

Angler’s Port Marine is proud to be the dealer sponsor for Andre Dickneite along with Mercury Marine and Quaker Window Company.

Andre’s wife, Vickie and his family have always supported his fishing career. When Andre’s not fishing, he enjoys the time with his family- going out to eat, traveling and spoiling their grandchild, Oliver. He really enjoys taking young people out fishing when it’s good so they can enjoy fishing and the outdoors as much as he does. Andre also supports the local high school fishing team.

We are proud to have Andre Dickneite on the Anglers Port Marine Team.

From Fayetteville, AR, Mark Shelton has been fishing competitively for over 20 years. Mark has a long list of fished tournaments with more than 20 Top 10 finishes, including the Major League Fishing-Toyota Series Qualifier 6 years running. Mark has a busy year planned with upcoming pursuits-MLF-Toyota Series, Bass Fishing League, Bass Masters, Joe Bass Team Trail, Northwest Arkansas Team Trail, and Anglers in Action.

While owning 12 boats throughout his tournament career, Mark chooses to fish out of the 2021 Phoenix 921 Elite from Angler’s Port Marine.

Anglers Port Marine is proud to be the dealer sponsor for Mark Shelton Fishing, combined with title sponsor Phoenix Boats, Mercury Marine, Garmin, Lew’s, Strike King, Denali Rods, KeitechUSA Baits, and Legacy Custom Lures.

When not out fishing, Mark loves spending time with his beautiful wife, Shannon, of 30 years. For the last four years, Mark has operated Puddle Jumpers Lures.

We are proud to have you on the Anglers Port Marine Team.

Growing up on Truman Lake, Dusty strived to be a tournament angler and has been one for many years. He’s topped the field in several regional tournaments, weighing in at the top in the Joe Bass Team Trail last April on Stockton Lake and in May of 2020 on Pomme de Terre. Also, finding himself in the money in Bass World Sports 2022 plus various Reeves Brothers’ Outdoor Tournaments and the Bass Fishing League back on Stockton, one strategy rings true. His Phoenix Bass Boat.

Dusty has had 8 Phoenix Boats in his decorated career. His boat of choice now is a 2022 Phoenix 920 Elite powered by Mercury from Angler’s Port Marine.

When he’s not competing on the water, Dusty finds solace hunting, fishing with the family, or working on the farm with his two beautiful children, Sadie, who’s 11, and Sawyer, who is 5. Every successful angler needs a support system, and Dusty found his wife, Katie. Dusty is the owner and operator of Cox Collision and Dents Unlimited, a collision repair shop in Springfield, MO.

We are proud to have Dusty on the Anglers Port Marine Pro Staff Team.

Living in Lake Ozark, Missouri, Avid angler, Licensed U.S. Coast Guard Captain and Full-Time Fishing Guide Joe Grafeman calls Lake of the Ozarks home. In 2015, Joe was a Bassmaster All American qualifier. In 2021, Joe was a U.S. Open Qualifier. And Joe is a Major Leaque Fishing Toyota Series Pro. These days, Joe fishes two main tournaments-The Missouri Federation Nation Junior Bassmasters and the Central Pro Am Team Series. In addition, Joe hosts a podcast called GOING PRO ONLINE SHOW where he includes special guests to talk about how to become pro tournament anglers, tech tips, how to use specialized baits and just talking about fishing.

Joe chooses to fish out of the PHOENIX 721 Pro, which is the 2nd boat he has purchased from Angler’s Port Marine.

Anglers Port Marine is proud to be the dealer sponsor for Joe Grafeman Fishing combined with other sponsors-Phoenix Boats plus Mercury Marine, Pigsticker Bait Company, Livingston Lures, BassingBob, Lews and Crock – O – Gator

Joe is newly engaged in 2023 to Lauren Scott.

We are proud to have Joe Grafeman on the Anglers Port Marine Team.

I’ve been fishing competitively for over 30 years and am extremely pleased to have purchased my 6th Phoenix boat from Anglers Port Marine, located in Warsaw, Mo ! Besides an awesome facility, Don and his team offer a wealth of information for those interested in purchasing a new or used boat, as well as great financing options . Barry Weinberg and the service team offer the best in customer service and and are experts in all major marine outboard repairs. Coupling those two segments together made my choice of a Phoenix Dealer an easy one ! And if you add the Angler Incentive Program where an angler can add up to $10,000 to his/her tournament winnings, it was a no brainer !!

Great Folks, Great Products, Great Location !!

Living in Camdenton, Missouri, Andy Newcomb fishes competitively in a number of high-profile tournaments. Andy is a decorated angler with a number of titles over the years. In 2019, Andy was crowned the BFL Ozark Division Angler of the Year along with the Missouri Invitational Champion. In 2020, Andy became an All-American Qualifier. A big year in 2021 as he was named the Toyota Series Plains Division Angler of the Year as well as the BFL Champion on Lake of the Ozarks in the March tournament and the Toyota Champion on Grand Lake in the April tournament. Moving into 2022, Andy became an MLF Pro Circuit Title Championship Qualifier with a showing of 14 Major League Fishing Top 10’s. His career earnings with MLF have exceeded $200,000.

Andy chooses to fish out of the PHOENIX 919 PRO XP, which is the 2nd boat he has purchased from Angler’s Port Marine.

Anglers Port Marine is proud to be the dealer sponsor for Andy Newcomb Fishing combined with title sponsor-Phoenix Boats plus Mercury Marine, Vicious, Daiwa, Apex Tackle Co, Fitz Fishing, Midwest Land Group- Justin Swast, Fish-Intel, S&S Custom Building LLC, Wholesale Batteries Inc and Aftco.

When not fishing tournaments, Andy enjoys spending time with my wife (Ria), friends and family… preferably while fishing. 😁

We are proud to have Andy Newcomb on the Anglers Port Marine Team.

Blake attended the University of Missouri, graduating in 2009. Returning to Sedalia, Missouri, Blake, Vice President of Ideal Tool and Manufacturing, started Beatdown Outdoors. Beatdown Outdoors, the transducers and graph mounts supplier, opened an eCommerce site in 2020.

Blake runs a PHOENIX 921, from Angler’s Port Marine.

Anglers Port Marine is proud to be the dealer sponsor for Blake Price Fishing combined with other sponsors-Phoenix Boats plus Mercury Marine,

Blake lives in Sedalia with his family…

We are proud to have Blake Price on the Anglers Port Marine Team.

Dale Burgman a husband and a father of 3. He also is a retired teacher / coach for 30 yrs. Dale is an avid Angler as well as, he is a full-time guide on Truman Lake, LOZ & Table Rock Lake.

Dale competes in tournaments such as, Anglers In Action, BWS Cricut OMTT, Solo Pro Series, Central Pro-Am, JoeBass,and various benefits and jackpots.Also involved with other seminars and media such as. MO Anglers Assoc., Lake Ozark Legends, Mid-Lake Bass Club, Lake Ozark Fishing News, & Ozark Kids Fishing Derby.

Dale is sponsored by Anglers Port Marine, Phoenix Bass Boats, Mercury Marine, Lews, G-Loomis, Omega Tackle, Crock-O-Gator Baits, Lunker Lure Baits, Osage Beach Baits, & Tackle J=B Lures.

We welcome Dennis Krier to the Angler’s Port Marine Pro-Staff. Dennis from Kansas is now fishing out of a Phoenix 920 Pro-XP.  Dennis is self-employed at his 50-year-old family-owned business “Krier Mower & Electric”. He also is an avid angler on Truman Lake and Lake of The Ozarks. He fished Crappie Masters the past several years, and in the past has had great finishes in several other tournament series; Fish For Sight, Redman, and Shriner’s tournaments.

When Dennis is not fishing, he enjoys spending quality time with his beautiful wife Susan and his wonderful children Kyle, Zack, Adam, and Kendra. He also likes to hunt deer, geese, and duck. We are proud to have you on the team, Dennis.

Charlie Bunting, fishing with his son, Travis

From the capital of Missouri, Jefferson City, Charlie Bunting is an avid Crappie Angler. He’s passed along his love of fishing to his son, Travis. Charlie has been tournament fishing since 1997. Now, partnering with his son, he spends much of his time on Truman Lake or Lake of the Ozarks, where they were the team to beat three years in a row. Charlie has found himself as a Qualifier 30+ times, was in the money at a couple of tournaments on Perry Lake as well as Tuddle Creek, the 2005 Classic Crappie USA Champion, a winner in the National Points Race for Crappie USA in 2007, Mississippi State Champ in 2008, Crappie Masters Champ in 2012 plus winning it all on the American Crappie Trail in 2017.

While Charlie has owned and fished out of more than 20 boats in his decorated career, he’s chosen Angler’s Port Marine for his last six boats.

Anglers Port Marine is proud to be the dealer sponsor for Charlie Bunting Fishing, combined with title sponsor Caymas Bass Boats, Mercury Marine, B&M Poles, Beat Down Outdoors, and Muddy Water Banks. K9 Line, Off Shores Tackle, Double Seat, HH Reel, and Mike Baker Videos.

In Charlie’s spare time, he enjoys hunting, camping, and spending time with his wife Connie Sue of 48 years, son Travis, his wife, Angie, and all the grandchildren.

We are proud to have Team Bunting at Angler’s Port Marine.

Paul Barufaldi, a 20-year Air Force veteran originally from Plymouth Massachusetts, has called Warrensburg Missouri his home since 1996. He still works for the Air Force as a civilian automotive technician. He’s been fishing his entire life, first as a kid riding his bike around to local ponds bass fishing, to fishing the coastline for Blue Fish in the late New England summer months, to deep-sea fishing off the coast of Hawaii.

During his free time, he loves spending as much time in the outdoors as he can, hunting and fishing with his sons Brandon and Anthony. He also loves the competition and comradery with all his family and friends he fishes with. When the chances come his way, he enjoys talking to the younger generation about the whole outdoor experience. During the off-season, he spends numerous hours in his garage making lures and working on carving his own balsa baits.

Paul’s only been engaged in fishing tournaments for the last 3 years. He currently competes in the Missouri Bass Nation, Average Joes, Whiteman Intramurals, and any local open tournaments he can enter into. He’s constantly watching, listening, and reading everything he can to learn from others to become competitive in the sport.

Since 1970, Kent has lived in North Platte, Nebraska, but has been a Nebraska resident for 66 years of his life. Kent’s parents and grandparents got him involved in fishing at a very young age, and he’s been going strong ever since. Kent has fished several local lakes since he was a teenager, but Lake of The Ozarks in Missouri is his favorite tournament lake.

Kent has fished competitively in several different pro circuits over the years and has taken a High School team to every national event in TF and BASS since its start in 2015. The highlight of Kent’s career was being named a Wrangler Angler in 1998, finishing 2nd in the BASS Federation Nationals and qualifying to fish the 1998 Bass Masters Classic on High Rock Lake in North Carolina.

Kent has run competitive brands for over 20 years and likely had at least 13 boats in his 50 years of competitive fishing. He’s currently running a 2022 PHOENIX 21 PHX, his 2nd boat from Angler’s Port Marine.

Most recently, Kent has only been fishing local TBF and BASS State events, due to the caretaking of his elderly parents. Kent has been married to the love of his life Cara for 27 years and has a daughter, Brittany, and a grandson, River.

When not on the open water, Kent loves the hard water and is an avid Duck hunter.

We are proud to have Kent Priel on the Anglers Port Marine Team.

Howard Fishing Team is a dynamic, up and coming husband and wife team that not only fishes competitively, but also runs three successful companies together. They enjoy the challenges of crappie fishing and the satisfaction of a good day out on the water. Top Howard Fishing takes each and every sponsorship seriously and will actively promote your product at every opportunity. Whether it’s a logo on their shirt, a wrap on their truck, or the rod and reel in their hands, your gear gets exposure! Eric and Leann actively engage with potential customers at tournaments, through social media, and of course through good old-fashioned word of mouth. With passion for the sport, a positive attitude, and strong communication skills on and off the water, Top Howard Fishing Team has what it takes to be an effective ambassador for your product.

Eric is sponsored by HH Rod and Reels, Inc. , Foxy Fishing Gear, Crossed Industries, Trapper Tackle, Powerpole, Fish Monkey Gloves, Bobby Garland, TH Marine, Skippers Jigs, Dub-L-Seats, Jiganomics Outdoors and Spike It.

Ronnie grew up in Shawnee KS, where he graduated from Shawnee Mission North. Ronnie then moved to Gardner, KS, in 2004 where he’s lived ever since.

Ronnie started fishing in club tournaments at 14 years old. Then moved on to the Heartland Pro-Am and Central Pro Am. From there, Ronnie started fishing the Toyota Series, Major League Fishing, Phoenix Bass Fishing League, the Ozark Mountain Team Trail, Angler’s In Action and Joe Bass Fishing

Ronnie has stood on the stage with the winning weight once in the Phoenix Bass Fishing League. He’s been in the money in the top 10, 5 times and once in the top 20 in the Toyota Series. He’s qualified for regionals 6 times and twice in the bass masters team series.

Ronnie has been running a Phoenix Elite 21 for two years from Anglers Port Marine. Ronnie tells other anglers about Angler’s Port Marine and how he feels it’s great to be on a team that will take care of you! He wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Ronnie has been an electrician for 30 years. He started his own company in 2020 and never looked back. Ronnie spends his free time with his 2 sons, Colton and Gage. Colton attends Kansas University and Gage works full time.

We are proud to have Ronnie Kane on the Anglers Port Marine Team.

Proudly from Harrison, AR, Lane King grew up fishing on Bull Shoals Lake where his family fished bass tournaments. After fishing a small bass club series with his uncle and high school trails, Lane found himself recruited by Rick Emmitt and the Drury University Bass Fishing Team. Lane came to Drury in Springfield, MO, on academic and fishing scholarships where he is studying Business Marketing and Pre-Ministry.

Lane has had two bass boats since he started tournament fishing. He currently fishes out of a PHOENIX 921 Elite II, which he has purchased from Angler’s Port Marine.

Anglers Port Marine is proud to be the dealer sponsor for Lane King Fishing combined with Mercury, Phoenix Boats, Jewel Bait Company, Virtus Rods, Legacy Tackle Company, Lowrance.

Lane fishes BASS, MLF, and ACA college tournament trails. He’s won some local events back on his home lake but hasn’t stood on the stage at the college level just yet.

Lane is young and single plus he’s very close to his two other brothers. With very supportive parents, Lane finds that his dad offers full support, pushing him to learn and get better while mom is the cheerleader, always eager to hear stories and see pictures. Lane is involved with many church events, Christian groups, and bible study groups throughout the week. When not fishing, Lane likes to spend his free time hunting.

We are proud to have Lane King on the Anglers Port Marine Team.

Adam Boehle, from Warrenton, Missouri. Adam works as a union heavy equipment operator for a demolition company out of St Louis, mo.  His father ignited a passion for the outdoors at a young age with hunting and fishing. He’s carried that over to starting his bass tournament fishing career eight years ago, considering lake of the Ozarks his home lake.  Fishes’ circuits like MLF, AIA, Anglers Choice, and Bass World Sports. MLF circuit standings with 6 top ten and one win in the Ozarks region.  He is looking forward to getting to spend more time challenging himself on the regional level in the future

Kyler Beckmann is originally from Stover, MO and is no stranger to fishing. His dad got him started early and he’s been an avid angler his whole life. He won his first tournament in a kid’s competition when he was 8 years old.

Growing up, Kyler spent the majority of his fishing days on Lake of the Ozarks, where he really learned the process of crappie and bass fishing. In 2018, he and his dad really started taking tournament fishing seriously. Their efforts paid off quickly with a 3rd place finish in the Crappie Masters National Championship that year. Kyler has gone on to have numerous top 3 finishes and in 2021 is leading the American Crappie Trail points race.

My name is Brian Young.  I live on Lake Eufaula and coach/teach at Checotah High School for the last 14 years. I am the Offensive Coordinator at Checotah Football and coach the 6th grade boys’ basketball team. I love to watch college football, love the Oklahoma Sooners. I’m a baseball guy at heart, I played 4 years of college ball at EOSC and ECU on full scholarship. I am an Atlanta Braves fan, have been for years. I deer hunt a little bit when football season allows. I absolutely love camping with family and with the friends I’ve made through crappie fishing in Oklahoma.

n 1996, my dad took a church in Eufaula and one of the men in the church took us crappie fishing at Eufaula Cove Marina and it was over from there, I loved it!  I was hanging out at the tackle shop one day, the owner pointed at me and said that boy will take you fishing.  The rest is history.  It provided a way for me to teach crappie fishing to others.

Jeremy Smith, a Pennsylvania native, found his way to Arbela, Missouri, alongside his wife five years ago. Two years ago, his passion for Bass Fishing was ignited by none other than Mr. Bruce Parsons. Venturing into the MLF Toyota Series, Jeremy has made a notable mark, achieving multiple commendable placements within his two-year journey.

In 2023, Jeremy participated as a Co Angler in the Toyota Series Championship Tournament, showcasing his dedication and skill in the competitive fishing realm.

Beyond the water, Jeremy has been a Lineman Journeyman with the IBEW since 2007, contributing his expertise to the industry. Outside of work and fishing, Jeremy unwinds by embracing the great outdoors, engaging in hunting activities alongside his wife, Leslie.

Family plays a significant role in Jeremy’s life, with a son currently attending Auburn University and a stepdaughter, Corrin, residing in Pennsylvania with her husband and children. Jeremy’s commitment to both his professional and personal pursuits reflects his multifaceted and well-rounded lifestyle.

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