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.

Zac Udock joins us from Belton MO bringing more than two decades of experience as a professional tournament angler. This year he will compete in the MLF Toyota Series at the pro level where he is sponsored by Pheonix Boats, Mercury Marine, dailylimits.com, Sport Clips, Century Marketing. Smelly Jelly, Bruiser Baits, Contractors Solutions, Max Motors and I Leads. He also competes in the Anglers in Action and Nichols team trail.  In his career, he has 19 wins, 53 top 10 finishes, and is a 3-time IFBBA champion. He has qualified to represent the United States at Lake Aquamilpa, Mexico in May of 2022. He is also a 10 time ABA National Qualifier and 12-time AIA Tournament of Champions qualifier.

When Zac is not fishing he likes to spend time with his beautiful wife Casey and their son Clay. He likes to Hunt Duck, Goose, and Deer. He is an Excavator/Operator for Heartland Plumbing, We are happy to have you in our Anglers Port Marine Family.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• JOEL REETER
• DOUG HENZLIK
• TOM SILBER