Like a lot of other kids, it all began with Grandpa fishing for panfish. Then bugging Grandma to drop me off at the pier at 5:30am to float shrimp for Skamania Steelhead. At 14 I began working at the Fishin Hole Tackle Shop in Saint Joesph for big Charlie. Fishing with Uncle Ron on the river when I could. Jumping on whichever boat asking, Denny Niedlinger of Pro King Spoons. Tony Wiatrowski got my addiction set in high school for trolling the lake.

Between playing sports, umpiring, working at the bait shop, fishing, hunting with friends, I started to become a first mate aboard charter boats at 16. Thank you Capt Mel and many other Captains who gave me the opportunity to learn from them. My Junior year of high school I was no longer able to play Hockey due to to many concussions... so there was only one solution. Fish more.

After high school I was blessed to fish a professional tournament circuit throughout Lake Michigan aboard Break Time, promoting Morgans Tackle Company. Thank you Jim Bellman. Spending countless days and hours traveling to fish and promote copper fishing line. The time was worth it and the results on the boards showed in the short time. After a few years with Jim, I was blessed to work for Dave Engle aboard Best Chance Too. At this age I was 22 and never thought id be in this situation. It was a great experience going from port to port each week, meeting and working with new fishermen who became friends in short time. After some short time working with Dave and fishing tournaments, my drive for competition had expired.

Finally get to go to home port Saint Joseph. Never would have thought Russ Clark of Sea Hawk would ask me to Co Captain for him. We clicked. By now I have thrown a couple river tournaments and one lake tournament for non-profit organizations. I did not compete in these due to the enjoyment of watching others compete instead, and love for a good time. Through those years, fall through winter I fished the river.... heavy. Many life lessons learned as well.

At 23 in 2017 I was blessed and able to start my own river business that operates October through first week of April for steelhead, allowing me to fish 12 months a year between Lake Michigan and the St. Joseph River. Each day, my drive never dies to see the smile on peoples face when we’re on the water! Very thankful for the blessing in life and throughout the fishing industry. The love and support from my family and friends is more than i could ask for. This wouldn't be possible without you