DJ Hilbun

DJ Hilbun I’m an ER nurse and I’ve been crappie fishing all my life and there’s really nothing I’d rather be doing. I recently started tournament fishing and placed 1st in the Crappie Masters Florida Tournament on lake Monroe May 2021, my first tournament. My go to technique is jigging vertical structure with skipper’s Jigs. …

Michael Washington

William Hanson and Tommy Slice

William Hanson Lives in Cassatt, South Carolina On April 1, 1989 I fished my very first crappie tournament on the famed Santee Cooper lakes in South Carolina. I finished in 11th place, but more importantly, I was hooked on tournament crappie fishing! 26-plus years later my passion for crappie fishing is burning hotter than ever, …

John Carr

I have been fishing tournaments since 1992. I live in Macon Illinois and I’m Married. We have 2 boys and 1 grandson. I am a maintenance electrician and run an aluminum Ranger. Guiding for crappie on several central Illinois lakes My favorite Skipper’s Jigs hands down are 1/8th Moon jigs, orange and chartreuse 1/32 Mylar …

Cody Usrey

I have been fishing since before I was born. I was almost born on the lake because it was crappie season and my mom didn’t want to stop fishing. I have focused on crappie fishing mostly all though I do fish for other species. I tournament fish and have a FaceBook page CodyUsreyCrappieFisherman. Where I …

Scott and Christy Waldrop

We are a husband-and-wife team. We have been fishing tournaments together since 2015. We love to travel to new lakes and fish our favorite lakes. Lake Washington is one of our favorite lakes to fish. We have fished the Big Mama tournament the past 6 years. We have won the couple division 3 years in …

Scott Lawson

Scott started fishing when he was 2011 years old when his grandmother took him to Gum Swamp creek in Cochran, Ga regularly during the summer months. He was hooked and has been crappie fishing for over 40 years. Although new to tournament fishing, Scott has had several wins the last few years, numerous top ten …

Payton and Tiffany Usrey

This is Payton and Tiffany Usrey from Springdale, AR. We primarily fish Beaver Lake which is located in Northwest Arkansas. I (Payton) started fishing when I was about 2 years old and have been hooked ever since and chase crappie year round. Now I am doing what I love as a full time crappie guide. …

Kevin Bean

My name is Kevin Bean. I am a retired US Army veteran who has served for 21.5 years. I was born and raised in Forrest City, Arkansas. As a child my father took us fishing almost every Saturday in turn it became a passion to me. As a Pro Staff at Skipper’s Jigs, my favorite …

Jason Hawkins

I’m from Rosalie Alabama, my home lake is Guntersville AL, I’m married to Ryan Hawkins, and we have two daughters Julie. I’ve been fishing crappie tournaments since 2020. I fish the American Crappie Trail, Crappie USA, and Alabama Crappie Trail. My favorite jigs are 1/16 moon ice jigs, my favorite colors are green/white, gold, and …

Eric Cagle & Wade McDonald

Eric Cagle and Wade McDonald operate C&M guide Service in Central Alabama. They guide on Lakes: Martin. Jordan. Mitchell and the Alabama River.  They have been competing in tournaments for 2 years now with Central Alabama Crappie Club and with Crappie Masters tournament Trail. These 2 have held the Angler team of the year trophy …

George Parker and Tim Eberly

Tim Eberly left George Parker right Florida George Parker George has been fishing since he was 6 years old. He loves all different types of fishing but his passion by far is crappy fishing. George has travelled all over the United States fishing and he has tournament fished in 11 different states. George has won every type …

Beth and Danny Williamson

Beth and Danny Williamson Pelham, Georgia Danny and Beth Williamson have both loved fishing since they were children.  Danny competed in Bass tournaments before they began fishing together.  During their 22 years of marriage they have enjoyed Flats fishing, but, their love has been fishing the Crappie tournaments which have carried them to 10 states.  They have won 4 National tournaments, …

Team Cole “In Loving Memory 2020”

Darryl and Teresa Cole Lives in Florida Darryl and Terri have been fishing tournaments for 20 years. They have been fishing in 13 different states and has won 107 tournaments. Darryl is a Crappie Guide for over 30 years. He is also the President of the Florida Crappie Club.