Age: 45
Occupation: Occupational Therapist
High School: South High School, Sheboygan, Wis.
College: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Degree: BS in Occupational Therapy
How Long Bass Fishing: Since I was a young adult
How Started Bass Fishing: Fishing has always been an important part of my life. My love for fishing began as a child when my father introduced me to the sport. My earliest memory of fishing is sitting with my father next to a big cut-off stump with fishing rod in hand while catching sunfish and bluegills.
Family fishing trips in later childhood taught me basic angling skills and the importance of respecting nature. During my teen years, I spent many of my summer mornings fishing "off the pier" on Lake Michigan or fishing with friends/family on the many wonderful inland lakes in Wisconsin.
At the age of 16, I met my husband at a fishing derby and the enjoyment of this sport has been a very strong link in our thirty-one year relationship. As a young adult, I became involved in Muskies, Inc. and BASS Federation Nation clubs. Here, I learned new angling techniques and strategies along with the value of good sportsmanship. In addition, through these clubs, I was first introduced to competitive fishing.
Career Dream: To win the WBT Angler of the Year award
Career Highlights: Women's Bassmaster Tour champion on Lake Norman in July 2006; Oklahoma WBFA Invitational Champion on Grand Lake 'O The Cherokees in June 2003; Alabama WBFA Invitational Champion on Pickwick Lake in October 2002; 14 Top 10 finishes in Pro Division in Bass'N Gal, WBFA and WBT Tournaments; hold record for largest bass weighed in a WBT Tournament — 10 pounds, 1 ounce from Lake Amistad in 2007; hold WBFA record for 3rd largest one-day five-bass bag of 25.09 pounds; WBT Championship qualifier in 2006.
Favorite Bass Water: Lake Amistad, Texas and many others
Big Bass: 10-1 largemouth from Lake Amistad, Texas, on a Carolina rigged Zoom Big Dead Ringer; 6-8 smallmouth from Kentucky Lake, Ky., on a Carolina rigged Zoom Lizard
Favorite Fishing Technique or Style: Carolina rigging deep structure and pitching shallow cover
Sponsors: Triton Boats, Lowrance Electronics, Navionics, SPRO Corporation/Gamakatsu, Zoom Baits, Berkley/Abu Garcia, John Miles Custom Rods, Stanley Lures, Baney Baits and Costa Del Mar Sunglasses
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