Team Basskwondo is made up of Tournament Anglers, avid bass fishermen and Basskwondo site members. The idea is to compile as much knowledgeable input as possible to better serve YOU, the customer. Team members range in age from young to mature and fish various waters across the United States.
Interested in joining Team Basskwondo? Contact me at basskwondo@yahoo.com
| Name: Ben Merritt D.O.B.: April 1979 Occupation: Professional Firefighter Boat: 2007 Skeeter 20i, 250 VMax, 101 lb. Minn Kota Maxxum Pro, Lowrance LCX-25c dash, LMS-520c bow, X-125 bow-mount transom transducer Experience on the Water: 15 years Largest Bass to Date: 8 - 1/2 lbs Favorite Technique: Pitching Shallow Cover Currently competing in local tournaments and pursuing Lunker Largemouth Other: Owner Basskwondo
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Name: Charlie Staats D.O.B.: March 1978 Occupation: Goodyear Boat: Skeeter, Mercury 150, Minn Kota, Lowrance Experience on the Water: 20 years Largest Bass to Date: 10 - 1/4 lbs Favorite Technique: Whatever Works Currently competing in local tournaments
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| Name: Spencer Aycock D.O.B.: 1977 Occupation: GIS Analyst (The Map Guy) Experience on the Water: 26 years Largest Bass to Date: 8-1/4 lbs Favorite Technique: Catching...If that doesn't work, I'll switch to fishing. |
Name: Sam Staats D.O.B.: A long time ago Occupation: Teacher/Coach Experience on the Water: Years & Years Largest Bass to Date: 10 - 1/4 lbs. Favorite Technique: Dead-Sticking Other: |
Name: Jacob Little D.O.B.: February 1994 Occupation: Student Boat: Legend Alpha 211, Mercury 250 Pro XS, Motorguide Digital, Lowrance Experience on the Water: 13 years Largest Bass to Date: 7 - 3/4 lbs Favorite Technique: Crankin' & Flippin' Currently competing in Jr. Bassmaster Tour and local tournaments Contact: jlittle94@hotmail.com Other: Oklahoma's 2009 Jr. Bassmaster State Champion and 2009 Angler of the Year OKC Jr. Bassmaster Trail (15-18yrs.) |
![]() | Name: Jacob Keenom D.O.B.: September 1997 Occupation: Student Boat: 98 Ranger Experience on the Water: Tournament fishing since age 3, 2009 Jr. Bassmasters Angler of the Year (11-14yrs), 2-time Fishin' Pals Champion Largest Bass to Date: 7-1/2 lbs Favorite Technique: Shakey Head Currently competing in Jr. Bassmaster Tour and local adult tournaments Other: Fishes every day, Been handling baitcasters since age 5, www.keenomfishing.com |
| Name: Bobby Keenom (Right) D.O.B.: January 1969 Occupation: Sales Trainer Boat: Ranger, 225 Mercury Experience on the Water: 36 years Largest Bass to Date: 7 lbs Favorite Technique: Flippin' Grass Other: Owner Whopper Baits (www.whopperbaits.com) and Creator of the ThinEsse Worm |
| Name: Ty Spade D.O.B.: March 1991 Occupation: Student at Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania Experience on the Water: 10 years Largest Bass to Date: 7 - 1/2 lbs Favorite Technique: Flipping and Pitching Currently competing in College FLW Tour and local tournaments |
| Name: Andrew Sams Age: 19 Boat: Nitro Z-6, 115 Mercury Optimax, Lowrance, Motorguide Occupation: Student Experience on the Water: 10 years Largest Bass to Date: 9lbs 9oz. Favorite Technique: Flipping matted vegetation Other: 2-time Maryland Jr. State Champion (2006, 2008), 2008 Mid Atlantic Divisional Champion, 2008 Bassmaster JWC Qualifier (3rd Place) |
| Name: Justin Norton D.O.B.: 1986 Boat: 2007 Z9 Nitro for now Occupation: Angler/Sales Rep Experience on the Water: 20 years Largest Bass to Date: 10 lbs 6 oz. Favorite Technique: Stroking Jigs Currently Competing in Local Tournaments and Trails. |
![]() | Name: Zack Birge D.O.B: 1990 Boat: Bass Cat Cougar Advantage w/ 225 Mercury Pro XS Occupation: Student Experience on the Water: 16 year 1 Chickasha Bass Championship Win, 5th Place AOY Future Bass, 1st AOY El Reno Sportsmans Club, Big Bass of the year 08, 09, El Reno Sportsmans Club. 1st year Cameron University Collegiate Bass Fishing I fish Fishers of men, Future Bass, El Reno Sportsmans club, Chickasha Bass, BFL Okie, Next year I am fishing some opens, and weekend series. Other: Owner of www.zacksallseasonguideservice.com |
Name: Ryan Cohlmeyer D.O.B.: December 1984 Occupation: Network Technician (Computer Geek) Experience on the Water: 12 years Largest Bass to Date: 7-3/4 lbs Favorite Technique: Flippin', Carolina Rig Currently competing in FLW divisions, Bassmaster WS and many local tournaments |
Name: Matt Fraddosio (Left)
D.O.B.: April 1983
Occupation: US Army, Infantry
Boat: Nitro
Experience on the Water: 18 years
Largest Bass to Date: 7 lbs
Favorite Technique: Frog, Deep Cranking, Buzzbait
Name: Brian Wallace (Right)
D.O.B.: July 1983
Occupation: US Army, Infantry
Boat: Astro, 150 Merc
Experience on the Water: 21 years
Largest Bass to Date: 6 lbs
Favorite Technique: Topwater
TEAM BAD BOYS is currently competing in Local Tournaments and Looking for More Competition at Bigger Tournaments.
![]() | Name: Matt Miller D.O.B.: April 1984 Occupation: Student/Dental Asst. Boat: Nitro, Merc 150, MotorGuide, Lowrance 522 Experience on the Water: 14 yrs. Largest Bass to Date: 6 lbs. Favorite Technique: Jigs & Cranks Currently competing in Triton/Ranger Trail, Got Bass, BFL, Skiatook Lake Anglers |
| Name: Darren Heavner D.O.B: 1965 Occupation: Regional Sales Manager Boat: Champion 206 Elite, Mercury 250 ProXS, MinnKota Maxxum 101, Lowrance HDS-10 & HDS-8 Experience on the Water: 38 years, 24 years competitively Favorite Technique: Pitching Cover Currently Competing in the WalMart BFL, Bassmaster Weekend Series, Media Bass and Bass Champs |
| Name: Brandon Kirby D.O.B.: May 1977 Occupation: Offshore Worker Hometown: Columbia, LA Boat: Skeeter ZX, 200 Yamaha Experience on the Water: 27 years, 20 years Tournament Fishing Largest Bass to Date: 9 lbs 10 oz. Favorite Technique: Pitching Jigs Currently fishing local tournaments and Anglers Quest Individual Series Sponsors: Spotted Dog Sporting Goods, T&M Kwik Mart, Berkley, Lake Fork Tackle, Basskwondo Owner: 4Him Enterprises |