Pro Staff

Hometown: Park Rapids, Minnesota

Family: Wife: Dawn, Sons: Nick, Aaron, and Grant

Crestliner Model: 1850 Pro Tiller - "What an amazing fishing machine! This boat has the precision operation tiller models are known for, combined with the ammenities everyone desires; tons of storage, comfortable seating, smooth travel, multiple livewells, it's the perfect set-up!"

Favorite Fishing Technique: All of 'em! Refining a favorite is difficult since I fish so many different fish species throughout the year. It might be casting bucktails for muskies in the morning, topwater panfish mid-day and trolling for walleyes in the evening. That's simply one day! I love to experiment with tackle and technique to figure out additional methods to catch fish.

About: Jason owns and operates Go Fish! Guide Service in Park Rapids, MN and has published two fishing books, Pro Tactics: Panfish and Pro Tactics: Ice Fishing. He additionally writes for numerous outdoor publications.

Other Sponsors: Mercury Marine, Shoreland'r Trailers, Vexilar, Northland Tackle, Salmo Lures, Motorguide, Jason Mitchell Rods, Clam Corp., Jiffy Ice Drills, AP Outdoors

Hometown: Minnetrista, Minnesota

Family: Wife: Julie, Daughters: Therese' and Leah, Granchildren: Eva, Astrid, Leo, and Corrine

Crestliner Model: 2050 Raptor

About:  "Doc" has multiple major wins to his credit and is known as Doctor Sonar because of his expertise in marine electronics. He has a total of 4 PWT wins. He also won the MWC National Walleye Championship in 1986 and the RCL National Walleye Championship in 2002. He has a winning formula that has worked for him on both lakes and rivers; this formula includes using today's technology to his advantage on the water. While GPS and Sonar technology are common tools in competitive walleye fishing, few walleye pros have blended the technology with aerial photos, satellite elevation charts and custom-designed contour maps as well as Doc does and he has proved his techniques on the tournament trail. Because Doc is willing to share his knowledge and experience, he was the recipient of the PWT Norb Wallock Memorial Teaching Award for being the "Top PWT Teaching Pro" in 2004. Doc focuses on teaching fishing through seminars, classes, Instructional DVDs, his educational website Other Sponsors: Mercury Marine, Northland Tackle, Lowrance, Minn Kota, Smooth Moves Seat Mounts, Slix Rod Covers, Salmo Lures, Wave Wackers, Optima Batteries, Bert's Custom Tackle, Navionics

Hometown: Ramsey, Minnesota

Family: Children: Carley and Mitchell

Crestliner Model: 192 Tournament Series

Favorite Fishing Technique: Rigging, jigging, trolling...and anything else that is catching fish

About: Mike has been an active outdoorsman his whole life and enjoys passing on his passion to his two children. He's active with the boy scouts and other youth groups where he educates kids about the outdoors and fishing. Mike also owns and operates Northern Waters Services, a promotional, guide and representative company.

Other Sponsors: Mercury Marine, Fin-Tech, Rapid Marine Group, Doctor Sonar

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: Devils Lake, North Dakota

Crestliner Model: 2050 Raptor

About: Johnnie Candle owns and operates one of Devils Lake's premier guide services and comes highly recommended by many anglers. His tournament travels have taken him far and wide, competing at the highest level on the USFA, NAWA, PWT and MWC tournament trails.  He has qualified for 15 National Championship Tournaments.  Johnnie has fished in 20 states as well as Canada. He currently fishes the MWC and was the 2010 MWC World Walleye Champion.  When not fishing, Johnnie hosts a weekly Pro's Pointers TV segment on NBC North Dakota News and appears weekly on two outdoor radio shows.

Other Sponsors: Mercury Marine, Rapala, Minn Kota, Humminbird, Fin-tech, Scheels, Berkley, Pflueger, Fenwick, Fishouflage, Costa, EGO, Nets, Lake Region State College, Dutch Fork Tackle, Navionics

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: Granby, Colorado

Family: Wife: Leesa

Crestliner Model: 1850 Fish Hawk

Favorite Fishing Technique: Jigging and casting soft plastics

About: Bernie has been operating Broken Antler Outfitters/ Fishing with Bernie on Lake Granby and Grand Lake in northern Colorado for 13 years. Although he primarily guides his clients in search of trophy lake trout, Bernie is equally adept at catching walleyes, among other species.

Other Sponsors: Mercury Marine, Minn Kota, Colorado Boat Center, Hummingbird, Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle, Habervision, Strikemaster Ice augers, Rapala, Lindy Fishing Tackle, Pure Fishing, Habervision, Clam Corp, A&A Toppers

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: Fonthill, Ontario, Canada

Crestliner Model: 2150 Sportfish SST

About: Charlie has been host of the very popular TV show, "Fishful Thinking," since 1990. He has been recognized as one of Canada's top fishermen on a variety of game fish. Before launching the Fishful Thinking TV Show, Charlie succeeded as a tournament fisherman, winning numerous national fishing contests. Charlie has also designed lures, the most recognized being the "Charlie's Angel," a lure responsible for many of the prize winning catches.

Other Sponsors: Dodge RAM, Mercury Marine, Sail, Dickies, Water Depot, Hummingbird, Mustad, LiveTarget Lures, Cannon, Maui Jim, Minn Kota, Hot Spot Lures, Okuma Fishing, Salus Marine, Seagur, Tuf-Line, Worden's Lures, Lunkerhunt, Autom Trim & Signs.

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.

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

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

Hometown: Newfolden, Minnesota

Family: Wife: Deb, Sons: Carson and Adam

Crestliner Model: 2050 Raptor

Other Sponsors: Corner Sports in Bemidi,  Mercury, Lindy, Hummingbird, Minn kota, Lake Master, Farmers Union Oil Thief River Falls and Goodridge, River Bend and Zippel Bay Resorts on Lake of the Woods, Lake of the Woods Chamber, and Pahlen Realty of Warroad.

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

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.

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, Mercury Marine, Rapala, Storm, Trigger X, Sufix

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, Tommy Harris Blades

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, Tommy Harris Blades

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

Hometown: Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada

Family: Wife: Lua, Daughter: Tylar

Crestliner Model: 1850 Raptor

Favorite Fishing Technique:  River Jigging, Trolling Cranks and anything else that catches Trophy Walleye!

About:  Shane Turcotte has been fishing as a Walleye professional for the last 5 years on the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC), AIM, Michigan Walleye Tour (MWT) and Northern Ontario Walleye Trail (NOWT).  When Shane isn’t on the road fishing a tournament you can find him on his home waters guiding or conducting Fishing seminars through Hooked Professional Guide Services and Promotions.  His guide service primarily operates on the St. Mary's River system, but he frequents many lakes all around Ontario.  He also acts as Tournament Director and Emcee for Sault Ste Marie’s Premier Walleye event Kiwanis International Walleye Tournament (www.kiwi.co).  Shane has a full tournament schedule for the 2013 MWC and NOWT season with a stop on the MWT. Shane recently finished 2nd place at the MWC Detroit River with a 10 fish limit of 84 lbs 9 oz. You can follow Shane's blog at www.gethookedontario.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hookedproguidefishing and Twitter at @hookedproguide for many updates and tips/techniques.

Hometown: Hudsonville, Michigan

Crestliner Model: 1850 Raptor

About: Jim serves as the President of the West Michigan Walleye Club.  He has fished in a wide variety of tournaments throughout the years, including the NTC, NWT, MWC, WMWC.  He has four wins, 26 top five finishes, and multiple top ten finishes.  He is also part of the Sportsperson Ministries International organization, who take individuals out fishing who would not otherwise get the opportunity.  He fishes for all species, but walleye is his favorite target.

Other Sponsors: DreamWeaver Lures, Z + 3 Jigs, Skipper Bud's, Environment Insulations Services, Specialized Turf, Embroidery House, Reel Grip

Hometown: North Bay, ON

Family: Wife, Jo-Anne; Daughter, Sonya; Son, Jordan

Crestliner Model: 1850 Raptor

Favorite Fishing Technique: Rigging and bottom bouncing

About: Trevor has been fishing competitively since 2009.  He currently competes on the Northern Ontario Walleye Trail, and has placed in the Top 15 of the Marble Eye Classic.

Other Sponsors: Geisler Marine, Design Roofing, North Bay Outfitters

Hometown: London, Ontario

Crestliner Model: 2050 Raptor

Favorite Fishing Technique: Jigging and open water trolling

About: Bill began fishing at a very young age, and by the age of 20 was operating a charter boat on Lake Ontario. While he loves to fish in tournaments, his love of the sport is still found most strongly in taking his son out on the water. His passion for walleye fishing keeps him very busy, learning new techniques and strategies to pursue fish on his favorite waters.

Other Sponsors: Southwest Marine Services, Off Shore Tackle LLC, Big Eye Custom Lures, Magna Charge Batteries, Angling Outfitters, and Eska Water.

Hometown: Rhinelander, Wisconsin 

Crestliner Model: 1750 Fish Hawk - "This boat is as versatile on the water as its namesake. The boat provides a smooth, nimble, and dependable ride. It’s the perfect boat for fishing all inland waters and species. The large front deck, professional rod storage, comfortable /adjustable seating, and the load of quality touch amenities put the boat an extreme value class. The fit and finishmake it cool to tow behind the vehicle!”

Family: Wife: Sheri, Sons: Alexander, Devon, and Carter

About: Brian is the coach of the USA Ice Team (www.usaiceteam.com),and earned a gold medal and Team World Championship in 2010. Brian’s combination of use and understanding of GPS, Side Imaging Sonar, and Geographic Information systems technology for fishing, engineering, and lake study is groundbreaking. His ability to “drain” and analyze the lake have given him a distinct advantage in competition, and opened new doors to how habitat is evaluated for fisheries studies. Brian is a Wisconsin professional water resources engineer and owner of Outdoor Technologies LLC.

Other Sponsors: Mercury Marine, Shoeders Marine and Sports Center, Shark Premium Tackle, Cabela’s, American Fishing Contests.com, Kahtoola, St. Croix, HT Ice Fishing, Sportsmen’s Direct, Humminbird, and North American Ice Fishing Circuit

Hometown: Bastrop, Louisiana

Crestliner Model: VT-17 with Mercury 75 Optimax

Family: Wife Robin, and our Boston Terrier, Rascal

About: Jim has been a pro staff member for teams including: Sprint, Savelin, Bumble  Bee, Xpress, and Alumacraft before joining crestliner. His greatest experience in bass fishing was participating in the Stratos/Javelin World Championship Circuit in 1999/2000. His vast experience on lakes across the country is priceless. He has also been a guest speaker for the Louisiana High School Bass Tournament, as well as fish in local celebrity & pro tournaments.

Outside of fishing, Jim is the co-founder of the Bastrop Bass Club, President of Ramsports (a local football booster club), and loves dirt track stock car racing.

Other Sponsors: Eiland Lures (Bastrop, La), D & H Sports (Bastrop, La.), H&W Marine (Bossier City, La), Rebeccas Vinyl (Bastrop, La), Mercury Marine & Motorguide

Hometown: Edgerton, WI

Family: Wife: Marisa

Crestliner Models: 1850 Raptor SC w/ 200 Mercury Verado &1600 Fish Hawk SC w/ 75 Mercury EFI

Favorite Fishing Technique: Jigging & Trolling

Twitter handle: @TeamFOfishing

Hometown: Thunder Bay, Ontario

Crestliner Model: 1750 Fish Hawk DC

Favorite Technique: Drop Shot

About: James has been fishing competitively in Northwestern Ontario since 2011. He's a member of the Thunder Bay B.A.S.S.masters and on the Shebandowan Smallmouth Showdown tournament committee. James is a Co-Founder of Team Fishin' Outrageous with Garrett & Chris Hughes and Jenna Ward. Look for the Fishin' Outrageous Podcast and the Fishin' Outrageous YouTube channel for great videos with tips for your boat and all things fishing.

Other Sponsors: Smiths RV, D&R Sporting Goods, Chronicle Journal, Big Eds Exchange

Hometown: Sudbury, Ontario

Family: Girlfriend Sue and son Curtis

Crestliner Model: 2050 Raptor with Madfish graphics

Favorite Technique: jigging and crank baits

About:  Perry has been fishing tournaments for the last 6 years and is currently fishing on the Northern Ontario Walleye Tournament circuit and has fished on the top 50 Pike series in the past. Perry has fished all his life and his passion is Walleye fishing. If he is not tournament fishing he is on the water trying out new techniques and promoting the sport of fishing. Perry participates annually in many charity tournaments to help raise money for volunteer organizations in the area. Perry is grateful to help promote the Crestliner line of boats and hopes that everyone has a great year of fishing.

Other Sponsors: Huntsville Marine, Mercury, Blue Moon Graphics and Signs, Belanger Ford Lincoln Center, K-100, Pickerel Perfection, Sufix 832, Ramakko's Source for Adventure, Trojan Batteries