Chris Holmes
Born and raised in southeast Louisiana, I have been fishing since I was old enough to hold a rod. My first Hobie kayak opened doors to fishing adventures I never dreamed possible. In my 15 years on the Hobie Fishing Team, I’ve had the fortune to fish many areas across the U.S. and beyond. Alaska, […]
Andy Middleton
I was born and raised in Georgia and continue to call it home. I am lucky to have some amazing fisheries here in the Southeast US. Whether it’s a big lake or a small rocky river, I love to chase the various species of bass that live in them from my Hobie kayaks. 2025 will […]
Steve Neece
For over a decade I have been exploring and fishing the marshes along the Louisiana coast from a kayak. I started kayak fishing 16 years ago and discovered a passion for fishing from a Hobie kayak.I enjoy working with Massey’s Professional Outfitters (New Orleans) at sportsman shows and demo days, sharing my knowledge and passion […]
Jeremy Meadows
Growing up in Georgia, my passion for fishing was sparked during childhood trips with my great-grandparents and family friends. Today, I thrive on the thrill of chasing fish and competing in tournament trails across the Southeast from my Hobie PA14 360. The challenges of tournament fishing push me to constantly learn and grow as an […]
Francis Tran
Francis Tran, born and raised in Pass Christian, MS, cut his teeth salt water fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. In 2015, he graduated at Mississippi State University as an electrical engineer. He began working in Baton Rouge, LA performing contract work for utility companies. During that time, he bought his first kayak, Hobie Pro […]
Joe Forsythe
I am originally from northwest Pennsylvania and was immersed into the world of fishing by my father who guided for walleye on Lake Erie. My true passion for fishing was not re-ignited until I moved to the Tampa Bay area of Florida and a co-worker took me out kayak fishing. I immediately fell in love […]
Matthew Mitchell
My name is Matthew Mitchell. I’m from Gulfport Mississippi. A kayak angler that loves fishing everything from top water frog over lily pads to trolling divers for tuna offshore.
Aaron Clay
I’m a kayak angler who thrives on the thrill of catching big fish. The water has always been my playground, and I love the challenge of fishing offshore in my Hobie, whether I’m chasing trophy fish or exploring new fishing spots. Kayak fishing gives me the freedom to go off the beaten path and get […]
Ron Champion
Ron Champion from Richmond Hill, Georgia USA, is a seasoned Bass fishing tournament angler, with over 30 years of competitive fishing experience. Coming over to kayak fishing from bass boats, it did not take Champion long to make an impact in the kayak world. Since 2013 he has competed in over 300 kayak tournaments and […]
Domenic Paniccia
I am an avid saltwater kayak angler with a deep passion for exploring the salt marshes of Northeast Florida and beyond. Whether I’m out on the Hobie myself, chasing redfish, trout and flounder, helping a client land their first catch , or grinding through the tournament scene, I never get tired of living this incredible […]