Pro Staff

Website: www.bohonisenterprisesinc.ca

Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Crestliner Model: 1850 Raptor with Madfish graphics

About: For 20+ years, Darrin has been fortunate to establish a career related to his outdoor passion. As a sales representative in the fishing industry, as well as being an avid photographer and tournament angler – both bass and walleye, he has found the perfect balance. Along with outdoor writing and seminars, Darrin also enjoys opportunities to support organizations and events promoting the sustainability of our great resource. "Everyone has a responsibility for future generations."

Hometown: Bemidji, Minnesota

Family: Wife: Nicole, Son: Tate, Daughter: Nora

Crestliner Model: 1850 Fish Hawk SC

About: Matt owns and operates Northcountry Guide Service & Promotions in Bemidji, MN. When Matt's not guiding, running fish house rentals, or promoting, he can be found working at the hospital as a sleep specialist, hanging out with his family, or in the woods with his two bird-dogs. Matt lives for the outdoors.

Other Sponsors: Vexilar, Salmo Lures, Custom Jigs & Spins, Phelp's Tackle, FishGillz Sunglasses, St. Croix Rods, Lake State Fishing, Corner Sports

Hometown: Richfield, Wisconsin

Family: Wife: Lisa, Sons: Blake and Hunter

Crestliner Model: 1750 Fish Hawk SC

About: Dan Durbin writes a syndicated outdoors column for four daily newspapers in Wisconsin. He also pens about 80 other articles per year with regional and national publications. Through his writing, he tries to get as much exposure to nonprofit groups that are good for the sports of fishing and hunting. He is co-owner of Bast-Durbin Advertising (www.bastdurbin.com), an ad agency that focuses on hunting and fishing companies with clients like Mathews Inc., and Lone Wolf Tree Stands. When not fishing, he enjoys going to Church and training in martial arts.

Hometown: Lapeer, Michigan

Family: Wife: Diane, Children: Scott, Daniel, Angela and Meaghan, 7 Grandchildren

Crestliner Model: 2150 Sportfish

Favorite Fishing Technique: Trolling with Stinger Spoons and nightcrawler harnesses

About: Bart has been fishing walleyes for 40+ years and currently competes on the Michigan Walleye Tour (MWT) where he finished 7th in overall points in 2010.

Hometown: Pasadena, California

Crestliner Model: 1900 Super Hawk

About: Steve has a BS in Marine Biology and a United States Coast Guard 100 ton Master's License. Steve fishes several tournaments, including the Salt Water Bass Anglers (SWBA) tournaments and Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club tournament. He takes fishing to the extremes, fishing the natural lakes of the Sierra to 40 miles out in the Pacific for tuna. Steve has been featured in many publications including Crestliner's 2010 Magalog.

Other Sponsors: Big Hammer Swimbait, Pro-Cure Scent, Fish 'N Fools Bait & Tackle

Hometown: Angola, New York

Crestliner Model: 2150 Sportfish

About: Jim has been guiding 32 years for bass, walleye and muskie on the Great Lakes. A tournament fisherman on B.A.S.S. and FLW Tours from 1978 to 2003, he won in just about every state he visited. In 1989, Jim hosted and produced "Jim Hanley's Northeast Outdoors" which has appeared on The Outdoor Channel, Fox Sports Network, and The Empire Sports Network. You can still catch the show in Western NY on Time Warner Cable. Recently nominated to the Great Buffalo Sports hall of Fame for his fishing accomplishments, Jim is a great addition to our pro staff team.

Hometown: Plattsmouth, Nebraska

Family: Wife: Cheryl, Daughter: Elizabeth, Son: Ryan, Daughter-in-Law: Mary

Crestliner Model: 202 Tournament Series WT

Favorite Fishing Technique: Trolling Crankbaits

About: John is a Vice President of Alvine Engineering in Omaha Nebraska and when not designing mechanical systems for buildings he can be found fishing or officiating football games during the fall in the Big XII and Mountain West Conferences. John is a member of the NPAA and has been a member of the Crestliner Pro-Staff since 2002. John has had numerous top 10 finishes in the Nebraska Walleye Association (NWA) Circuit and was the 2006 Mercury Top Amateur in the PWT circuit. John will be fishing the MWC Central division in 2011 with his son Ryan.

Other Sponsors: Mercury Marine, ShoreLand'r Trailers, Omaha Marine Center.

Hometown: New Berlin, Wisconsin

Crestliner Model: 1750 Fish Hawk SC

About: Bill Schultz is a contributing writer for www.lake-link.com, www.smallmouths.com and various outdoor magazines. He is a smallmouth bass enthusiast and since catching his first in 1994 has caught and released over 12,000 smallies. His focus has been the big waters of Green Bay in Door County along with rivers and streams throughout Wisconsin. Bill is a popular seminar speaker and since 2001 has presented numerous times at a variety of outdoors shows and fishing club meetings. He has been featured in Bassmaster Magazine articles as well as Outdoor Life, and a variety of other publications. Bill has done segments for Fishing the Midwest with Bob Jensen, Outdoor Wisconsin and will be filming segments for other fishing and outdoor shows.

Hometown: Belgium, Wisconsin

Crestliner Model: 1750 Fish Hawk SC

About: Dan has hosted/produced Outdoor Wisconsin for over 25 years. He is also contributing editor of Wisconsin Outdoor News and hosts Outdoors Radio, which is heard every week on 12 stations throughout Wisconsin and streamed on several websites. He is an avid outdoorsman and a widely published writer/photographer with credits in national and regional magazines. His writing has won numerous awards in regional and national competition. He was named Conservation Communicator of the Year in 1986 by the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, and in 1990 received the Gordon MacQuarrie Award for excellence in environmental communication from the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. In 1999, he was awarded the Excellence in Craft Award by the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers.

Hometown: Livonia, Michigan

Family: Wife: Patty, Children: Lorraine, Colleen, April, and Frank

Crestliner Model: 202 Tournament Series WT with Madfish graphics

About: Kern has been fishing competitively since 1996 and fishes with his brother, Craig. He currently fishes the Michigan Walleye Tour (MWT) and the MWC. During his many years of fishing, he has had more than thirty top ten finishes in five different walleye circuits, which include thirteen first place wins. Craig has fished every MWT tournament since the tour's inception and has qualified for all but one MWT State Championship. He has qualified to compete in the Cabela's National Team Championship which will be held in August 2011.

Other Sponsors: Mercury Marine, Wilson Marine, Varsity Lincoln Ford, Off Shore Tackle, Walt's Crawlers, Pro Cure Scents, Minn Kota, Traxstech, Amsoil, and Sliver Streak Lures

Hometown: Farmington Hills, Michigan

Family: Wife: Kathy, Children: Kristen and Jason

Crestliner Model: 202 Tournament Series WT with Madfish graphics

About: Craig has been fishing competitively since 1996 and fishes with his brother, Kern. He currently fishes the Michigan Walleye Tour (MWT) and the MWC. During his many years of fishing, he has had more than thirty top ten finishes in five different walleye circuits, which include thirteen first place wins. Craig has fished every MWT tournament since the tour's inception and has qualified for all but one MWT State Championship. He has qualified to compete in the Cabela's National Team Championship which will be held in August 2011.

Other Sponsors: Mercury Marine, Wilson Marine, Varsity Lincoln Ford, Off Shore Tackle, Walt's Crawlers, Pro Cure Scents, Minn Kota, Traxstech, Amsoil, and Sliver Streak Lures

Hometown: Fenton, Michigan

Family: Wife: Christine

Crestliner Model: 202 Tournament Series WT with Madfish graphics

About: Bob has been tournament fishing for the last ten years and is currently fishing in the MWC Eastern Division with his brother Bill. Bob has also competed in the Michigan Walleye Tour (MWT) where he qualified for several championships. In 2009, Bill had several top ten finishes and was honored with his brother as the MWC Brothers Team of the Year. In 2010, Bill and Bob finished 2nd place in the MWC Berkley Premier Team Walleye Bracket Tournament.

Other Sponsors: Mercury Marine, Wilson Marine, Wilson Marine, Amsoil, Okuma, Minn Kota, Pure Fishing, and Traxstech.

Hometown: Howell, Michigan

Family: Wife: Jennifer, Children: Matt, Jessica, and Jamie

Crestliner Model: 202 Tournament Series WT with Madfish graphics

About: Bill has fished competitively for 12 years. He is currently fishing the MWC Eastern Division with his brother Bob. Bill has also competed on the Michigan Walleye Tour (MWT) and in the LEWT Gator Classic. In 2009, Bill had several top ten finishes and was honored with his brother as the MWC Brothers Team of the Year. In 2010, Bill and Bob finished 2nd place in the MWC Berkley Premier Team Walleye Bracket Tournament.

Other Sponsors: Mercury Marine, Wilson Marine, Pro Angler Plastics, Amsoil, Okuma, Minn Kota, Pure Fishing, and Traxstech.

Website: www.parksidemarineandmore.com

Hometown: Brookville, Indiana

Family: Wife: Dianna, Daughters: Caroline and Lauren

Crestliner Model: 202 Tournament Series

Favorite Fishing Technique: Trolling and pitching jigs and spoons

About: Jeff owns Parkside Marine and More in Brookville, Indiana. He has been a top finisher on the RCL, PWT, and MWC walleye circuits. He currently fishes the MWC, where he was the 2007 World Walleye Champion.

Other Sponsors: Minn Kota, Humminbird, Canon, Navtronics, Berts Custom Tackle, Optima Batteries, Church Tackle, Parkside Marine and More

Hometown: Winfield, Missouri

Family: Wife: Anne, Daughter: Jennifer, Son-in-Law: Dan, Grandchildren: Connor and Charlotte

Crestliner Model: VT 19

Favorite Fishing Technique: Flipping jigs

Other Sponsors: Lewis Boats, Sierra International, E-Factor Lures, StayNCharge, Balzout

Hometown: Kirtland, Ohio

Family: Wife: Geralyn, Daughter: Shannon

Crestliner Model: 1850 Raptor with Madfish graphics

Favorite Fishing Technique: Trolling

About: Ken has been successfully fishing tournaments for the last 5 years. In 2009, Ken was Co-Angler of the Year for the FLW Michigan Walleye League and qualified for the League Championship in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. That same year, Ken qualified for the FLW Walleye Tour Championship in Bismarck, North Dakota. In 2011, Ken will be fishing the Ohio Walleye Federation (OWF) tournaments which include the Inland Lake Circuit (ILC) and the Central Basin Circuit (CBC). In addition, Ken will also be fishing the Eastern Division of the MWC with his good friend Ron Schiavonnie.

Other Sponsors: Ravenna Marine, Mercury Marine, Lowrance, Minn Kota, Pepsi Beverages Company, Okuma, Traxstech

Website: www.dancingwithwalleyes.com

Hometown: Waukesha, Wisconsin

Family: Wife: Sandy, Sons: Jimmy and Chris

Crestliner Model: 202 Tournament Series

Favorite Fishing Technique: Casting crankbaits and trolling

About: Jim operates Dancing with Walleyes Fishing Guide Service in Southeast Wisconsin. Jim competes in several Walleye tournaments each year with his to best partners' sons Jimmy and Chris. "There is no better feeling than walking across the stage with your sons collecting several top 10 finishes and Father/Son team of the year awards." Jim takes great pride in passing on fishing skills learned to anglers young and old. His guide service operates year round from open water to ice fishing. During seminars, outdoor writing and radio shows, Jim stresses that the quality and performance of Crestliner boats is second to none. Jim's motto is "Quit Wishing and Just Go Fishing!"

Other Sponsors: Mercury Marine, MotorGuide, EZ Loader Boat Trailers, Cedar Lake Sales, St. Croix Rods, Rapala, Frabill, LakeMaster, Jiffy and Vexilar

Hometown: Hermitage, Missouri

Family: Wife: Carol, 2 Daughters/Son-in-laws and 6 Grandchildren

Crestliner Model: CX 19

About: Gary owns Musky Wacker Tackle, which produces custom bucktails and spinnerbaits. He is a passionate and proven southern musky expert with numerous wins and top finishes on Pomme de Terre Lake in Missouri.

Other Sponsors: Musky Wacker Tackle, White's Marine Center

Hometown: Medical Lake, Washington

Family: Wife: Debbie, Daughter: Michelle

Crestliner Model: 202 Tournament Series

Favorite Fishing Technique: Jigging

About: In addition to fishing a full tournament schedule every year, Bob is dedicated to giving back to the community with a focus in helping the underprivileged and handicapped youth. Bob has finished in the top 5 of the Washington Walleye Circuit Championship each of the last three years, including first place in 2010.

Other Sponsors: LiveLine Baits, Whites Boots, Macks Lures, J & J lube, Tobler Marina, Norisada Tackle, Longhorn BBQ, C & H Custom Rods

Website: www.trfradio.com/ncor

Hometown: Newfolden, Minnesota

Family: Wife: Deb, Sons: Carson and Adam

Crestliner Model: 202 Tournament Series WT

Favorite Fishing Technique: Jigging

About: Curt has held radio jobs throughout SD, MO, ND, and MN... before finally settling in Thief River Falls, MN - located just an hour and half from Lake of the Woods. Curt has explored and learned this "incredible body of water" since 1980. In the 1990s, he started a fishing show on the radio and along the way worked closely with the PWT. It was here that Curt learned first hand what big time walleye fishing was all about - he loved it and wanted more. Curt's daily radio program airs on TRF Radio in Thief River, MN.

Other Sponsors: River Bend Lodge and Resort, Zippel Bay Resort and Log Cabin Bait on Lake of the Woods, Denny's Outdoor Sports, Farmers Union Oil, Hardware Hank's, Michaels Meats, Pahlen Realty, Scenic Tackle, Fourtown-Grygla Sportsmans Club, Northstar ATV Club

Hometown: Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada

Crestliner Model: 1850 Fish Hawk

Favorite Fishing Technique: Jigging and rigging

About: Dan has been walleye fishing for over 20 years, including six seasons of tournament fishing. In 2010, he finished third overall in the Southern Alberta Walleye Trail (SAWT), including placing in the top ten in three of the four tournaments. He presently holds the SAWT record for the largest walleye caught on the trail. Along with walleye fishing, Dan is an accomplished salmon and sturgeon angler, landing his personal best 9.5 foot sturgeon in the summer of 2009. He will be fishing in both the Southern Alberta Walleye Trail (SAWT) and the Saskatchewan Walleye Trail (SWT) for the 2011 season.

Other Sponsors: B&L Marine, Auction Depot, Fred's Custom Tackle

Hometown: West Bend, Wisconsin

Family: Wife: Holli, Dog: Buck

Crestliner Model: 202 Tournament Series WT

Favorite Fishing Technique: Trolling

About: Ben has been fishing tournaments since 2000. He has fished in the Midwest Walleye Series and was a Top 25 Angler in 2010. He also fishes competitively in the Merc National Walleye Tournament yearly with his father. Ben is also involved with local tournaments, such as Sheyboygan Walleye Club and Big Cedar Thursday Night Fishing Club. When Ben is not working, he is on the water.

Other Sponsors: Suburban Harley, Mercury Marine, Ace Canvas, Cedar Lake Sales, Boucher Ford, Kipp Wealth Management

Website: www.captainsteiger.com

Hometown: Michigan City, Indiana

Crestliner Model: 202 Tournament Series

About: Ralph owns and operates a guide service that specializes on smallmouth bass, perch, salmon and trout fishing from Chicago, Illinois to Hammond, Indiana on Lake Michigan.

Website: www.gethookedontario.com

Hometown: Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada

Family: Wife: Lua, Daughter: Tylar

Crestliner Model: 1850 Raptor

Favorite Fishing Technique: Bottom Bouncing, Planer Boards

About: Shane Turcotte has been fishing as a Walleye professional for the last three years on the Northern Ontario Walleye Trail (NOWT).  He spends most of his time on the water as a tournament angler or showing others tips and techniques for catching all species through his guide service.  Hooked Professional Guide Services and Promotions (www.gethookedontario.com).  HIs guide service primarily operates on the St. Mary's River system but he frequents many lakes all around Ontario.  Shane is acting Vice President of the NOWT, where he writes articles and manages site content.  He is also the Chair and Emcee of the Kiwanis Invitational Walleye Tournament (www.kiwi.net), and annual professional walleye event in Sault Saint Marie, which is sanctioned by the NOWT.  Shane recently captured his first Walleye Tournament win on the NOWT.  In 2012, he will be making the jump to full-time status on the Cabela's Masters Walleye Circuit and NOWT, as well as stops on the AIM Walleye Circuit.  Shane is a member in good standing of the National Professional Angler's Association #452.  You can follow Shane's blog at www.gethookedontario.com as well as on Facebook and Twitter (@hookedproguide) for many updates and tips/techniques.

Other Sponsors: Northland Tackle, Offshore Tackle, Clam Corporation, Reef Runner Lures, Holder Marine, Freedom 55 Financial, MAXX Graphics, Sonigraphix Design Solutions

Hometown: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Family: Wife: Rena, Dog: Maggie (Golden Retriever)

Crestliner Model: Fish Hawk

Favorite Fishing Technique: Topwater fishing for smallmouth, jigging walleye

About: Competitive angler, fishing promoter and outdoor writer Davis Viehbeck hails from Thunder Bay, Ontario. Davis has had a passion for fishing since a very young age and fished his first tournament at the age of 15. Although Davis is surrounded by countless fish filled lakes near his hometown, he enjoys chasing bass, walleye and crappie on Rainy Lake and Lake of the Woods. Davis fishes a number of bass and walleye tournaments throughout northwestern Ontario and has numerous Top 10 finishes.

Other Sponsors: Rapala, Storm, Bluefox, Gamakatsu, Luhr Jensen, Trigger X, Terminator, Northland, Smith's RV Centre

Hometown: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Crestliner Model: 2050 Raptor

Favorite Fishing Technique: Jigging and rigging

About: Cory has been chasing walleye all over Alberta and Saskatchewan for over 30 years. Although he has been only fishing competitively for 4 years he has been moving up the leader board quickly. Cory's love for salmon fishing often brings him to the Pacific Ocean and rivers of British Columbia. Cory finished third overall in the Southern Alberta Walleye Trail in 2010, including placing in the top ten in three of the 4 tournaments. He will be fishing in both the Southern Alberta Walleye Trail (SAWT) and the Saskatchewan Walleye Trail (SWT) for the 2011 season.

Other Sponsors: B&L Marine, Auction Depot, Fred's Custom Tackle

Hometown: Detroit Lakes, MN

Crestliner Model: 1850 Sportfish

Favorite Fishing Technique: Pitching jigs and cranks in weeds

About: Ryan is an up and coming angler, pursuing mainly walleye and bass.  At 18 years of age, he is just getting into the tournament scene.  Ryan competes locally in tournaments along with the AYA.  He is planning on fishing the FLW and the MWC in 2012.  He does a lot of free guiding for students at his high school in Detroit Lakes and enjoys introducing people to the sport of fishing, and sharing his experience with others.  Along with fishing, Ryan likes to hunt, wakeboard, snowmobile and enjoy the outdoors.

Other Sponsors: Humminbird

Hometown: Timmins, Ontario, Canada

Family: Wife, Carmen; Sons, Kevin and Paul

Favorite Fishing Technique: Bottom bouncing and trolling

About: Derek has fished competitively on the Northern Ontario Walleye Trail (NOWT) since 2008 and has finished in the top 10 in points two of the last three years, including finishing 7th in 2010.  The ability to catch bit walleyes runs in the Leger family.  In 2011, Derek's son Paul won the Timmins, Ontario regional Angler and Youth Angler (AYA) Tournament and qualified for the International AYA Championship at Lake of the Woods.

Other Sponsors: Mikey's General Sales and Repair

Hometown: Balgonie, Saskatchewan

Crestliner Model: 1850 Fish Hawk Tiller

Family: Wife, Amy; Son, Liam

Favorite Fishing Technique: Rigging and spinners

About: Dave began fishing at a young age with regular outings to a family hot spot his dad called "The Rocks."  Like many young anglers, the challenge of catch fascinated him, fueling his passion to spend as much time near the water as he could.  Throughout his life, Dave continued to fish for the love of the sport.  In 2007, Dave entered his first competitive walleye tournament on the Saskatchewan Walley Trail (SWT), resulting in a less than stellar performance.  Despite the lackluster start, Dave used this tournament as motivation to learn how to better catch the elusive walleye more effectively.  In short order, Dave has managed to place in the upper threshold of all of the tournaments entered.  This past year proved to be a successful year in winning the Crestliner Trumped Tournament, placed second on Lake Diefenbaker and three other respectable finishes throughout the 2011 season.  Dave is currently planning his 2012 tournament schedule with hopes of repeating similar success achieved in 2011.

Other Sponsors: Regina Marine

Hometown: Balgonie, Saskatchewan

Family: Husband, Dave; Son, Liam

Crestliner Model: 1850 Fish Hawk

Favorite Fishing Technique: Jigging

About: Amy's love of fishing started at 10 years old when she began going on trips with her dad and grandpa.  Still today she reflects on the memories she had with the two of them on what seemed like endless adventures together on the water.  In the competitive world of walleye fishing it is rare to find even a handful of women competitors mixed in with all the male participants.  Amy's independence as a woman is a contributing factor to wanting to compete against the men.  She has been quoted as saying, "The fish don't know any difference on who is holding the rod, so why not compete.  I can fish just as good as the next guy!"  Sixteen years after her fishing beginnings, Amy started her competitive fishing career competing in the smaller, local tournaments with her dad and close friends.  It took a first place finish and big fish of the tournament to get Amy hooked for life.  Amy is only one of a few active women members of the Saskatchewan Walley Trail (SWT).  Amy competes in tournaments on the trail as well as the unique ladies-only fishing tournament held on Tobin Lake, SK.  Amy continues to move up the standings year after year, with regular finishes in the top 20%.

Other Sponsors: Regina Marine

Hometown: Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Family: Wife, Kim; Son, Jay; Daughters, Leith and Emily

Crestliner Model: 1950 Sportfish SST

About: Larry began fishing with his father at the age of 3.  He is a multi-species angler but really enjoys smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and steelhead.  A bass tournament angler since 1980, he has numerous first place and top ten finishes.  Larry devotes over 2,000 volunteer hours each year to fisheries and habitat improvements.  He is a member of The Outdoor Writers of Canada and enjoys presenting to many organizations.  Larry finds it especially rewarding working with school children conducting stream rehabilitation projects.  Larry has received several provincial and national conservation awards.  He was a recipient of the 2009 Canadian Recreational Fisheries Award.

Other Sponsors: Proctor Marine Ltd., Mercury Marine Canada, ShoreLand'r Trailers, Berkley, Pflueger, Abu Garcia, Spiderwire, Humminbird, Minn Kota, Grand River Troutfitters, Pro Tubefly System, R.L. Winston Rod Co., Guideline, Bauer Fly Reels, Abel Fly Reels