Where do you spend most of your time fishing?

Ontario and Minnesota.

When did you first start fishing?

I was introduced to fishing when I was just three. I got the bug bad and knew at an early age that I wanted a career in fishing. I would tie flies and sell them at the side of the road. I'm pretty sure that people bought them because they felt sorry for the kid who didn't know how to make lemonade! I'd spend every recess in the library, reading fishing books and really got the bug for the sport when we moved to a farm with a 7-acre bass pond where you could catch a fish on every cast!

What is your favorite species to fish?

Largemouth Bass.

What life lessons has fishing taught you that apply beyond the water?

To expect the unexpected and not to come into the game with preconceived notions. Don't try to tell the fish what they want. Listen, react and execute. Much the same philosophy could be used in many areas of life.

What is your favorite Lund model and why?

I've driven a variety of Lund models over the 20 years that I have been with Lund. Without a doubt, my favorite has been the Pro-V Bass. I have a whole series of videos on YouTube on this rig and why I choose Lund. The boat is gorgeous. It's comfortable. Is laid out perfectly. Stores more gear than any other boat I have ever seen. PERIOD. It has no hole shot at all... just a straight rocket. It handles perfectly from slow to top speed. It will also go shallower than any glass bass boat I ever owned and handles big water and waves with ease. It transports 4 people comfortably and it’s also super light and trailers amazingly. I could just go on and on!

When you’re not fishing, what’s something you love to do?

Shoot photos or edit videos!

What's the most underrated fishing technique that more people should be using?

It absolutely amazes me that more people don't pick up a crankbait and just start covering water. I throw them at everything. At cover and structure, down weed lines, over flats, on points... just everywhere. They are easy, deadly effective and so much fun to fish. All you need is a handful of baits to hit different depths. Use them as tools to just get down to where you think the fish are. It's just a riot.

What’s one fish you still have on your bucket list?

Peacock Bass.

What is your favorite fishing memory and why?

One of the best memories I have is from a trip I did with my dad. He got so seasick on this trip, it was awful. I've never heard a human throw up so violently! It was rough and we were anchored. It got caught and I made the decision to cut the line. I sat him in a back seat and shot the Lund towards the launch. I took a moment during the ride to turn around to see how he was and, well, he wasn't there! I panicked. I'm ashamed to admit it, but my first thought was, "How am I going to tell my Mom I lost Dad!" However, he had tried to throw up over the side and fell out of his seat. The poor guy was rolling around on the floor behind me. We got him seated again and in we went. The amazing part is despite the adventure and the violence of his ailment... the moment his feet touched solid ground - he was fine!

What is it about Lund, whether it’s the team, the boats, or the legacy, that keeps you coming back year after year?

I've had this conversation with many people over the years. If I was to win the lottery today and had unlimited funds... I would buy a Lund. I might go crazy with customizations, but it will always be a Lund. First and foremost, it's the boats. They are rock solid and do everything I need to enjoy long days on the water. Secondly, is the team. I was introduced to Lund at a young age and have been running them for more than 20 years now. It was Lund staff that always made me feel welcome and appreciated. I have been flown to the USA office and taken part in helping design boats. The company set me up to do a national television commercial in a Lund and started a path for me that never stopped. Later it was a Lund team member that acted as a reference for me, convincing the would-be employer to hire me... and they did. Thus started my career in the fishing industry. I can look anglers in the eye and tell them that this company and the people running it are the best in the biz.