Pro Staff

We are proud to introduce “The Green Machine” also known as Jack & Holly Linton to our Angler’s Port Marine family. You may not immediately recognize Jack and Holly Linton when you see them, but one thing is for sure-you won’t miss their bright lime green and black Phoenix 919 Pro-XP, “The Green Machine”.  You may see it anywhere from Missouri, to Texas, or even Florida next year as they fish crappie tournaments all over the country.  Since first starting tournament fishing as a husband and wife team in 2014 they have enjoyed the traveling but especially like meeting new people everywhere they go.  One of their proudest accomplishments was in March 2016, finishing in 3^rdplace, top male/female, and had biggest fish in Grenada, MS at Crappie Masters’ biggest tournament ever.  This year has brought more Crappie Masters accomplishments including a 4th place finish and top male/female at Lake Fork, Texas, top male/female at Rend Lake, Illinois and a 5^th place finish and top male/female at Lake of the Ozarks,  Missouri.  Ultimately finishing in 11^th place in the Crappie Masters Angler Team of the Year race for 2017, it was a great end to the busy year.  You will also see them at Truman Lake fishing the Anglers Port Marine Truman Lake Tournament Series.

Jack and Holly are active in getting youth interested in fishing and the outdoors.  They also volunteer their time with organizations that help get our military and veterans out fishing, especially assisting those with disabilities. So don’t hesitate to stop them and ask any questions or even just say hello as we welcome them to Angler’s Port Marine.

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.

Since I can remember I have always had a fishing pole or a baseball in my hand. Growing up my dream was to become a professional baseball player but as I got a little older I started to learn more and more about fishing. My dream job slowly started to transition from baseball player to a professional fisherman.

I graduated from Warsaw High School and pursued baseball into college for 4 years and decided to hang the cleats up and pick up a fishing pole for good when I was 21. I have always been super competitive in anything I do, fishing is no different. Right now I fish a bass tournament almost every weekend on Lake of the Ozarks or Truman Lake. During the week I am a fishing guide on Truman Lake and on my days off I go practice for my upcoming tournaments. I’m on the water over 300 days in a year and it never gets old to me.

Aside from fishing I am the assistant baseball coach at Warsaw High School and love coaching the kids and teaching them not only baseball skills but life lessons I learned as a ball player.

My Dad has been a fishing guide for 24 years on Truman Lake and I’m thankful for the hard work he has done to allow me to fish for a living. My Mom has always been there for supportive and positive talks before I go onto my next tournament. Being a positive person is something I really want to hang my hat on and with her help I will always be a positive person. I’ve had a lot of success as a younger tournament angler but none of this would be possible without the support system I have behind me. My family and friends are the reason I am where I’m at right now. I am very thankful to be part of an awesome team now at Anglers Port Marine