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 […]
Sean Johnson
I’m a teacher, photographer and kayak tournament angler. I love to teach about my craft. I am a former athlete in college, so I love the concept of competing against one another. I have participated in varied tournaments around the world, and I love the camaraderie all the anglers have for one another. I grew […]
Jack Hickman
Flagrant Hobie PA14 fisherman enabled by Massey’s Professional Outfitters. Tournament menace. Love fishing, processing and consuming speckled trout gathered from marshes in Southeast Louisiana. Extremely active board member of Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club, writer and tackle/gear connoisseur. See you on the water!
Tammi Morrisette
I had no interest in fishing until I was 42. Blame my dad for making me hold a fish I caught when I was 5! LOL! I started saltwater fishing in 2016 out of a 10′ paddle kayak from Academy, but didn’t truly get into the sport until I got my first Hobie Compass in […]
Brandon Barton
Hailing from Pensacola, Florida, my heart beats for the thrill of landing substantial catches from a small boat. I’m fortunate to call the Gulf Coast of Florida my home, a region where you can pursue a wide array of formidable fish species right from a kayak. The opportunities are endless, from the exhilarating chase of […]
Garin Butler
I’m born and raised in Florida, and I continue to call it home. I’ve been fishing ever since I was knee high. My love for fishing elevated once I experienced kayaking. I’ve been fishing in a Hobie kayak for over 5 years now and haven’t looked back. I’m a passionate kayak tournament angler that has […]