Meet our pros
Name: Cayden Felske
Hometown: Brainerd
Proudest Fish: My 29 inch walleye
Favorite Professional Fisherman: None yet
Favorite Species to fish for: Walleye
Favorite Lake to fish: Gull
How did you learn to fish: From my dad
Who do you fish with the most: my dad
A little about yourself: I love to fish. And kayak fish. I also snowboard, golf, mountain bike, camp, and travel.
Your fishing accomplishments: I went on a fly in fishing trip in Canada.
Hometown: Brainerd
Proudest Fish: My 29 inch walleye
Favorite Professional Fisherman: None yet
Favorite Species to fish for: Walleye
Favorite Lake to fish: Gull
How did you learn to fish: From my dad
Who do you fish with the most: my dad
A little about yourself: I love to fish. And kayak fish. I also snowboard, golf, mountain bike, camp, and travel.
Your fishing accomplishments: I went on a fly in fishing trip in Canada.
Name: Evrette H.
Hometown: Crosby, MN
Proudest Fish: Musky
Favorite Professional Fisherman:
Favorite Species to fish for: Bass
Favorite Lake to fish: Shamineau
How did you learn to fish: dad/step dad
Who do you fish with the most: my step dad
A little about yourself: I spend most of my summer days fishing, swimming, and staying at our cabin on Shamineau.
Your fishing accomplishments:
3rd place fish in an ice fishing tournament
15 lb musky caught on a rapala fishing for walleye
Hometown: Crosby, MN
Proudest Fish: Musky
Favorite Professional Fisherman:
Favorite Species to fish for: Bass
Favorite Lake to fish: Shamineau
How did you learn to fish: dad/step dad
Who do you fish with the most: my step dad
A little about yourself: I spend most of my summer days fishing, swimming, and staying at our cabin on Shamineau.
Your fishing accomplishments:
3rd place fish in an ice fishing tournament
15 lb musky caught on a rapala fishing for walleye
Name: Avery A.
Hometown: Brainerd MN
Proudest Fish: 4 lb largemouth bass caught on a frog
Favorite Professional Fisherman: Jim Kalkofen
Favorite Species to fish for: Catfish
Favorite Lake to fish: Fish Hook
How did you learn to fish: My dad taught me.
Who do you fish with the most: My dad
A little about yourself: I enjoy art, music, spending time with family, and being outdoors.
Your fishing accomplishments: 20 inch walleye, 4 lb bass
Hometown: Brainerd MN
Proudest Fish: 4 lb largemouth bass caught on a frog
Favorite Professional Fisherman: Jim Kalkofen
Favorite Species to fish for: Catfish
Favorite Lake to fish: Fish Hook
How did you learn to fish: My dad taught me.
Who do you fish with the most: My dad
A little about yourself: I enjoy art, music, spending time with family, and being outdoors.
Your fishing accomplishments: 20 inch walleye, 4 lb bass
Blair E.
Brainerd, Minnesota
My proudest fish would have to be my personal best smallmouth bass that I caught on the Mississippi River last year. I plan to beat that soon. ;)
My Favorite professional bass fisherman is Seth Fieder because he's from Minnesota and I got to watch him win the Toyota Angler of the Year tournament on Mille Lacs Lake in Garrison Minnesota. Not to mention, in three days he caught over 75lbs of smallmouth bass.
My favorite species to fish for, by far, is the smallmouth bass. Not only do they take a lot more skill to catch than largemouth bass, but they also, in my opinion, fight a heck of a ton harder.
My favorite lake to fish would also have to be Mille Lacs. I mean, come on. It's a world class smallmouth fishery, how could it not be my favorite. ;)
Ever since I was young I've been out fishing, but it wasn't until I joined the Brainerd warrior fishing team that things began to "click." Only about two years ago I could've been referred to as one of those "kids" who would always be on their Xbox 360 playing Call of Duty and GTA V, but the fishing team brought out another side to me that I never really knew was there. Let's just say, I'm addicted to bass fishing. To this day I haven't even touched a video game console for over a year and I never plan on turning back. The fishing team has opened doors for me I never thought possible and has changed my future's plans forever. I go out fishing at least over a hundreds days per year and haven't ever had a dull moment, even when we don't catch anything. The highschool tournaments our team participates in are also an awesome part of being on the team. Depending on how well you do, you could win up to thousands of dollars towards your college student loans. Pretty cool right? Anyhow, enough about my life, let's move on.
My parents are a huge factor for my fishing success. Always supporting me, they help me motivate myself to never give up and to always look at the bright side of things. My dad always enjoys going out fishing with me as much as I do with him, so we are usually the two goons that go out together the most often. My dad and I both kind of started out with the same amount of knowledge about bass and their reactions to different baits and their environments, so this really helps because then we can both learn new things together.
My most substantial fishing accomplishment so far would have to be my first place finish last spring in our catfish and sucker competition where I cranked down on a huge twenty-eight and a half inch channel catfish.
Brainerd, Minnesota
My proudest fish would have to be my personal best smallmouth bass that I caught on the Mississippi River last year. I plan to beat that soon. ;)
My Favorite professional bass fisherman is Seth Fieder because he's from Minnesota and I got to watch him win the Toyota Angler of the Year tournament on Mille Lacs Lake in Garrison Minnesota. Not to mention, in three days he caught over 75lbs of smallmouth bass.
My favorite species to fish for, by far, is the smallmouth bass. Not only do they take a lot more skill to catch than largemouth bass, but they also, in my opinion, fight a heck of a ton harder.
My favorite lake to fish would also have to be Mille Lacs. I mean, come on. It's a world class smallmouth fishery, how could it not be my favorite. ;)
Ever since I was young I've been out fishing, but it wasn't until I joined the Brainerd warrior fishing team that things began to "click." Only about two years ago I could've been referred to as one of those "kids" who would always be on their Xbox 360 playing Call of Duty and GTA V, but the fishing team brought out another side to me that I never really knew was there. Let's just say, I'm addicted to bass fishing. To this day I haven't even touched a video game console for over a year and I never plan on turning back. The fishing team has opened doors for me I never thought possible and has changed my future's plans forever. I go out fishing at least over a hundreds days per year and haven't ever had a dull moment, even when we don't catch anything. The highschool tournaments our team participates in are also an awesome part of being on the team. Depending on how well you do, you could win up to thousands of dollars towards your college student loans. Pretty cool right? Anyhow, enough about my life, let's move on.
My parents are a huge factor for my fishing success. Always supporting me, they help me motivate myself to never give up and to always look at the bright side of things. My dad always enjoys going out fishing with me as much as I do with him, so we are usually the two goons that go out together the most often. My dad and I both kind of started out with the same amount of knowledge about bass and their reactions to different baits and their environments, so this really helps because then we can both learn new things together.
My most substantial fishing accomplishment so far would have to be my first place finish last spring in our catfish and sucker competition where I cranked down on a huge twenty-eight and a half inch channel catfish.
Name: Keegan D.
Hometown: Brainerd, MN
Proudest Fish: 6.5 lb. Bass on a tip-up while ice fishing
Favorite Species to fish for: Bass
Favorite Lake to fish: North Long
How did you learn to fish: Going out fishing with my Grandpas' and Dad since I was very young
Who do you fish with the most: Mostly my buddies, but also with my Dad and Grandpas'
A little about yourself: I was born and raised in Brainerd and I am the oldest of 7 siblings. I am currently a Senior in high school and I am working on going PSEO next year for welding. I am currently a welder at Precision Propeller Works. Once i graduate from High School I plan on going on the road to continue my welding career. In my free time I try do as much fishing and hunting as I possibly can!
Your fishing accomplishments: 1st Place at the State Tournament on Mille Lacs Lake which qualified me to fish in the Regional Tournament In Indiana
Hometown: Brainerd, MN
Proudest Fish: 6.5 lb. Bass on a tip-up while ice fishing
Favorite Species to fish for: Bass
Favorite Lake to fish: North Long
How did you learn to fish: Going out fishing with my Grandpas' and Dad since I was very young
Who do you fish with the most: Mostly my buddies, but also with my Dad and Grandpas'
A little about yourself: I was born and raised in Brainerd and I am the oldest of 7 siblings. I am currently a Senior in high school and I am working on going PSEO next year for welding. I am currently a welder at Precision Propeller Works. Once i graduate from High School I plan on going on the road to continue my welding career. In my free time I try do as much fishing and hunting as I possibly can!
Your fishing accomplishments: 1st Place at the State Tournament on Mille Lacs Lake which qualified me to fish in the Regional Tournament In Indiana
Name: Thomas A.
Hometown: Brainerd
Proudest Fish: 35 inch Northern I caught on my birthday
Favorite Professional Fisherman: Jeremy Wade
Favorite Species to fish for: Muskie, catfish
Favorite Lake to fish: Cass
How did you learn to fish: Mostly my dad and River Monsters
Who do you fish with the most: My dad
A little about yourself: I love photography, fishing, and tennis.
Your fishing accomplishments: Caught 25.5" catfish, 14" perch (1.82 lbs), 20.25" smallmouth bass and several 1 lb sunfish
Hometown: Brainerd
Proudest Fish: 35 inch Northern I caught on my birthday
Favorite Professional Fisherman: Jeremy Wade
Favorite Species to fish for: Muskie, catfish
Favorite Lake to fish: Cass
How did you learn to fish: Mostly my dad and River Monsters
Who do you fish with the most: My dad
A little about yourself: I love photography, fishing, and tennis.
Your fishing accomplishments: Caught 25.5" catfish, 14" perch (1.82 lbs), 20.25" smallmouth bass and several 1 lb sunfish
Name: Thomas D.
Hometown: Brainerd
Proudest Fish: 36" northern
Favorite Professional Fisherman: Al lindner
Favorite Species to fish for: catfish
Favorite Lake to fish: Gull Lake
How did you learn to fish: My Dad
Who do you fish with the most:Dad
A little about yourself: Love the outdoors for fishing,hunting, and snowmobiling
Your fishing accomplishments: caught the biggest walleye and northern in my other fishing league last year and we got 2nd place for the season.
Hometown: Brainerd
Proudest Fish: 36" northern
Favorite Professional Fisherman: Al lindner
Favorite Species to fish for: catfish
Favorite Lake to fish: Gull Lake
How did you learn to fish: My Dad
Who do you fish with the most:Dad
A little about yourself: Love the outdoors for fishing,hunting, and snowmobiling
Your fishing accomplishments: caught the biggest walleye and northern in my other fishing league last year and we got 2nd place for the season.
Name: Levi J.
Hometown: Brainerd
Proudest Fish: 34" Northern Pike caught on early ice
Favorite Professional Fisherman: Al Lindner
Favorite Species to fish for: Bass
Favorite Lake to fish: Little Round
How did you learn to fish: My Mom & Dad, our fishing team coaches, and watching videos on YouTube
Who do you fish the most with: My Mom or Dad
A little about yourself: I love to fish and hope to have a career in the fishing industry someday. When I'm not fishing, or watching fishing, I like to ride my dirt bike or wheeler. I enjoy the outdoors, being with friends and playing with my dog.
Your fishing accomplishments: 2nd place 2018 Winter Ice Fishing Contest, Northern Pike.
Hometown: Brainerd
Proudest Fish: 34" Northern Pike caught on early ice
Favorite Professional Fisherman: Al Lindner
Favorite Species to fish for: Bass
Favorite Lake to fish: Little Round
How did you learn to fish: My Mom & Dad, our fishing team coaches, and watching videos on YouTube
Who do you fish the most with: My Mom or Dad
A little about yourself: I love to fish and hope to have a career in the fishing industry someday. When I'm not fishing, or watching fishing, I like to ride my dirt bike or wheeler. I enjoy the outdoors, being with friends and playing with my dog.
Your fishing accomplishments: 2nd place 2018 Winter Ice Fishing Contest, Northern Pike.
Name: Kyle B.
Hometown: Brainerd Mn 56401
Proudest Fish: 30 inch Rainy River Walleye
Favorite Professional Fisherman: Al Lindner
Favorite Species to fish for: Bass
Favorite Lake to fish: Mille Lacs
How did you learn to fish: my dad and my grandpas
Who do you fish with the most: my brother Tyler
A little about yourself:I fish at least 200 days a year. I love to ice fish and open water fish.
Your fishing accomplishments: In 2015 I won the TBF MN state championship and I advanced to the regionals in Illinois. In 2016 I took 7th place and advanced to the regionals on the Ohio River
Hometown: Brainerd Mn 56401
Proudest Fish: 30 inch Rainy River Walleye
Favorite Professional Fisherman: Al Lindner
Favorite Species to fish for: Bass
Favorite Lake to fish: Mille Lacs
How did you learn to fish: my dad and my grandpas
Who do you fish with the most: my brother Tyler
A little about yourself:I fish at least 200 days a year. I love to ice fish and open water fish.
Your fishing accomplishments: In 2015 I won the TBF MN state championship and I advanced to the regionals in Illinois. In 2016 I took 7th place and advanced to the regionals on the Ohio River
Name: Tyler B.
Hometown: Brainerd Mn
Proudest Fish: a 22 inch bass when I was 5
Favorite Professional Fisherman: Kevin Vandam
Favorite Species to fish for: Bass
Favorite Lake to fish: Mille Lacs
How did you learn to fish: my dad, my brother and my grandpas
Who do you fish with the most: my brother
A little about yourself: I like to fish walleyes, panfish bass and everything else that swims
Your fishing accomplishments: in 2016 I won the MN Jr. BASS state championship also in 2016 I took 6th place in the TBF state championship and advanced to the regionals on the Ohio River.
Hometown: Brainerd Mn
Proudest Fish: a 22 inch bass when I was 5
Favorite Professional Fisherman: Kevin Vandam
Favorite Species to fish for: Bass
Favorite Lake to fish: Mille Lacs
How did you learn to fish: my dad, my brother and my grandpas
Who do you fish with the most: my brother
A little about yourself: I like to fish walleyes, panfish bass and everything else that swims
Your fishing accomplishments: in 2016 I won the MN Jr. BASS state championship also in 2016 I took 6th place in the TBF state championship and advanced to the regionals on the Ohio River.
Name: Hailey M.
Hometown: Brainerd, MN
Proudest fish: 4lb Bass
Favorite Pro Fisherman: Jordan Lee & James Elam
Favorite Species: Walleye & Bass
Favorite Lake: Mille Lacs
How did you learn to fish: My Dad has been taking me since I was in a baby carrier. Then when I was 3 I got a Barbie fishing pole and I loved throwing my rubber mouse with it till one day a northern bit it off fishing on North Long.
Who do you fish with the most: My Dad, Jeremy and my boyfriend, Sam
A little about yourself: I play on the Brainerd Warrior Lacrosse team in the spring.
Fishing Accomplishments: I've caught bigger and more fish than everyone in my family. I can go fishing and find fish by myself with no help from my dad.
Hometown: Brainerd, MN
Proudest fish: 4lb Bass
Favorite Pro Fisherman: Jordan Lee & James Elam
Favorite Species: Walleye & Bass
Favorite Lake: Mille Lacs
How did you learn to fish: My Dad has been taking me since I was in a baby carrier. Then when I was 3 I got a Barbie fishing pole and I loved throwing my rubber mouse with it till one day a northern bit it off fishing on North Long.
Who do you fish with the most: My Dad, Jeremy and my boyfriend, Sam
A little about yourself: I play on the Brainerd Warrior Lacrosse team in the spring.
Fishing Accomplishments: I've caught bigger and more fish than everyone in my family. I can go fishing and find fish by myself with no help from my dad.
