What Truck, Boat and Outboard does James run?

2022 Skeeter FXR20 w/ Yamaha SHO 250

Tow Vehicle: 2019 Ford F150

My Sponsors

Kistler Rods, Bass Boat Technologies, Boats and Motors of Dalton, Quantum, Skratch Labs, Accel Graphics, Dalton Tungsten, Gambler Lures.

What James does for a living:

Firefighter/Paramedic

President: Boats and Motors of Dalton

What you should know about James:

I am also a long distance hiker. I have completed the 500 mile Colorado Trail and 300 mile John Muir Trails.

How James started fishing

Lifelong fisherman. I started fishing tournament when I joined a Bass Club in 1993

Aspirations or goals with fishing

Continue to compete in regional and national tournaments. I would like to obtain more paying sponsors that would allow me to compete at the Pro level more.

Favorite way to fish

Flipping

Most exciting fishing experience

When I won the FLW Everstart Series tournament on Lake Okeechobee in 2010!

How James preps for a tournament

I like to follow weather trends in the local area so I can use seasonal patterns to find fish. Previous experience combined with current conditions usually give me a good starting point for locating fish.

Three favorite search baits

Crankbaits, Buzz Baits and Spinner Baits

Best tournament finish and what you did that day when you were fishing.

Winning the FLW Everstart Series. I was flipping

Most challenging part of tournament fishing

Trying to find a pattern for quality fish that is awayy from the crowd.

When tournaments don't go my way

Try to learn something from it. Read tournament reports to see how the top finishers caught thier fish. Start focusing on my next event.

Advice to give to an aspiring tournament angler:

Start off as a co-angler because you can learn fast.

Some shared general bass fishing techniques for people just getting into the sport

Yes, I help several local high school anglers and a few college anglers.