Cory Fogleboch
I’m an avid angler who grew up mastering the freshwater of Erie, PA. I moved to Charleston, SC and discovered a whole new passion for fishing when I took my first Hobie Kayak on a voyage into the glistening saltwater estuaries. I’m an avid tournament angler who thrives on competition. Whether I’m out trying to […]
Ryan Rhodes
Over 14 years ago I joined the Hobie Fishing Team , My fishing targets almost all inshore saltwater species, from speckled trout and puppy drum on the flats, to sight casting cobia and bull drum off the beach in the ocean. When it’s warm you’ll find me on the ocean, in our inlet and surrounding […]
Michael Daugherty
I am a dedicated kayak bass fishing enthusiast who resides in East Tennessee. The lakes around my hometown have provided endless opportunities to expand my knowledge and skill. I love traveling to discover new lakes around the country in my Hobie PA-14, but I will be forever grateful to Watts Bar Lake for sparking my […]
Terrik Walker
I was born and raised in the small town of Rand, WV, where my love for fishing first took root. I spent my days casting lines into the Kanawha River and any local pond I could find. Everything changed when I discovered my first Hobie kayak—it sparked a passion for tournament fishing. Since then, I’ve […]
Jerry Dilsaver
I am a lifetime angler from Oak Island, N.C. and have fished recreationally, commercially, as a guide and as a professional tournament angler. I also have 38 years experience photographing and writing about outdoor experiences across the US, plus several trips to Central America. My tournament experience includes a National Championship and election to their […]
Benton Parrott
Benton Parrott is a North Carolina native who currently resides in South Alabama. His time on the water is spent fishing the Gulf from the panhandle of Florida to the coast of Louisiana. He has been competing in kayak fishing tournaments as a Hobie team member since 2010. He has won 4 National titles and […]
Lance Burgos
I am a South Louisiana native, and primarily a trophy speckled trout enthusiast with trophy trout caught from Florida to the Texas coast. I am proud to represent the Backpacker here in Baton Rouge, and as an ambassador for Hobie Fishing love competing in local, and regional tournaments primarily targeting Louisiana saltwater inshore species. I […]
Barbara “Barbie” Garcia
“I’m a passionate kayak angler from Edinburg, Texas, always chasing the next great catch. Fishing from a kayak gives me the thrill of adventure and a deep connection to nature, whether I’m exploring the quiet backwaters or battling strong fish in open waters. I love the challenge, patience, and skill that come with the sport, […]
Kevin Ryan
I was born and raised on Staten Island, New York. It is here where I find myself fishing the Raritan Bay fishing, for striped bass, blue fish, fluke, and Tog. I travel to neighboring states such as New Jersey and Connecticut to chase down these fish in my Hobie Pro Angler 14 360. Fishing in […]
Melissa Kegg
I discovered fishing later in life after an injury sidelined me from the professional foosball tour and I quickly became fascinated with learning to understand and catch bass. I’ve always been an outdoors person and love being on the water, camping, and adventuring, and following the kayak bass fishing trails the past few years has […]