Fishing has always been a cherished part of my life, thanks to my father’s influence. I proudly joined the local bass club in Marshall, MO in 1975 and was honored to be named “Fisherman of the Year” three times in the late '70s Although a career change in 1981 led me away from fishing for several years, a memorable nine years ago reignited my passion. On Truman Lake, my friend and I caught around 400 lbs of hybrid striped bass with the help of Ron Cummins, who became a dear friend before we sadly lost to cancer in 2005.