Eric Brandriet was born and raised at the heart of South Dakota’s Glacial Lakes Region. Hunting and fishing have not only become an important part of his life but a passion at a very young age. Having traveled to fishing tournaments across the upper Midwest, he was exposed to many levels and angling experiences. Walleyes…

There’s no better fisherman than Bill Broberg. Born and raised in the Deer River and Grand Rapids area, Bill has been a fanatical fisherman his whole life.  He grew up on a lake and fished every day as a kid, where he learned how and where to catch every species of fish found in the…

Brian “Bro” Brosdahl, of MAX, MN, is one of the most recognized and respected anglers in North America. Bro, as he’s known, is a multispecies angler best known for his influence on the sport of ice fishing. Several popular ice fishing products are based on his ideas. HOMETOWN: MAX, MN FISHING TYPE: Freshwater PRIMARY SPECIES:…

Joey Buttram is the owner of Willowpine Outdoors, a media production company that focuses on podcasts, videos, articles, and other sources of online journalism. Joey is an avid walleye and crappie angler, but he grew up traveling the US with his Father, Grandfather, and Uncle fishing some of the premier largemouth bass lakes in the…

Patrick Campeau is celebrating in 2019 a 33-year career as a Full-time Professional and passionate angler and hunter. He was named a 2014 Canadian Angler Hall of Fame inductee. (He is the only French Canadian to have ever received this type of honor). The everyday airing of his ExpoNature radio segments is broadcasted in 52…

David Carpenter is a husband, father, and grandfather. Proud Member of the Northland Family. 2009 Kraus Anderson Champion. 2000 Pro Team Walleye Champion Leech Lake. Fishing Ambassador and Outdoor Enthusiast “The proof is in the puppet!”

Ken Clark owns Fishmas Charters in Whitehall, Michigan. He has been a charter captain for 20 years and a tournament angler longer than that. Ken is also a college professor at Ferris State University. Ken goes through 12,000-15,000 washed crawlers a summer. Ken is a frequent presenter at Fishing Clubs, for the Michigan DNR, TV,…

Greg Clusiau is a versatile multi-specie angler that has pretty much done it all. Thirty years an outdoor writer, Greg has written for several publications and still has a weekly column in the local newspapers as well as on several internet sites. Co-host for the popular “Angling Adventures” television show, Clusiau has traveled the country…

Chantry Cunning started fishing with his parents from the time he was old enough to hold a fishing pole. Chantry started to fish small creeks catching brookies, rainbows, and browns. Chantry advanced to the reservoirs in Colorado targeting trout, bass, and walleye. As he got older his focus moved primarily to walleye. He has grown…