I have been hunting and fishing since the age of 9, but it wasn't until a few years ago that I decided I wanted to take the next step in my fishing career and pursue tournaments and sponsorships. I now live to fish and all of my time circles around fishing and working for my sponsors. I am fortunate enough to be attending college in an awesome fishing state such as Texas and can say that being in an area with so many diverse lakes has really helped take my fishing abilities to the next level. As far as tournaments are concerned, I fish the B.A.S.S. Bassmaster Weekend Series and the MediaBass Trail as well as the C.B.A.A., A.C.A. and Under Armour College Bass tours. However, my main focus, and the tournament in which I have devoted myself to winning is the BoatUS Collegiate Bass National Championship. Although I do my best to map out my fishing career only a few years up the road, I have a great drive to really make something huge out of my love for fishing.
I realize that, for my age, I really have a good jump on my fishing career and it would be selfish for me to not give credit to all of those who encouraged (or just put up with) my love for bass fishing. I want to thank God; nothing of what I have accomplished would be possible without him. My Mom and Dad; they are often my biggest advocates and, occasionally, my bank account. All my aunts and uncles, especially Tom and Jim, as you guys are almost solely responsible for my initial obsession of the outdoors. My best friend, Ben Dziwulski, I have learned 90% of what I know about bass fishing from you. My good friend, Jonathan Vandam, you have definitely helped further my career on several levels. The FlatMaster 3000, Frank Ippoliti. My mentor, Theron Caldwell. Elite Series Pros Mark Tucker, Fred Roumbanis, Kelly Jordan, Jeff Kriet, Gary Klein, Brian Clark, Glenn Delong, Mike Iaconelli and especially Pete Ponds. And all of my sponsors who have supported me in my fishing career; Ranger Boats, Fun-N-Sun Marine, Quantum Fishing, American Rodsmiths, Hi-Seas Fishing Line, Secret Weapon Lures, Kaenon Polarized, Black Dog Bait Co., and Boss Baits.
Thank you and God Bless.
About myself:
Hometown; Hunt Valley , MD
Age; 20
Family; Anne, Rick and Alivia Pineau
Boat; Ranger Z21 Comanche
Motor; Yamaha 250-hp VMAX HPDI
Tow vehicle; 2004 Ford F150
Rods; American Rodsmiths H3 Titanitum Ultra
Reels; Quantum Tour Edition PT
Line; Hi-Seas (Quattro, White Lightning, Fluorocarbon, Black Widow)
Eyewear: Kaenon Hard Kore's/Rhino's/Jetty's
Favorite Techniques; Jigs, spinnerbaits and crankbaits
Least Favorite Technique; Vertical jigging
Home lake; Loch Raven Reservoir, MD
Favorite lake; Lake Lewisville, TX; Joe Pool, TX
Food; "J-in-the-B"
Hobbies; Fishing, Hunting, Snowboarding, Movies |
