1992 Minocqua Chain Musky Inc. Junior Division (1st Place)
1999 Rollie and Hellen’s Spring Musky Shootout (2nd Place)
2000 Rollie and Hellen’s Spring Musky Shootout (1st Place)
2000 PMTT Three Lakes Musky Tournament (2nd Place)
2000 Rollie and Hellen’s Pro-Musky Tournament (1st Place)
2000 Rollie and Hellen’s Fall Melt Down (12th Place)
2001 PMTT Cave Run (18th Place)
2001 Rollie and Hellen’s Spring Shootout (4th Place)
2001 Rollie and Hellen’s Pro-Musky Tournament (2nd Place)
2002 Rollie and Hellen's Fall Melt-Down(9th Place)
2003 Rollie and Hellen's Spring Shootout (4th Place)
2003 Rollie and Hellen's Pro-Musky Tournament (3rd Place)
2003 Rollie and Hellen's Fall Melt-down (3rd Place)
$59,225 Total Cash Winnings
25 muskies registered
We also fish in area walleye and bass tournaments and usually place in the money.

JASON SLOAN - PRODUCER / EDITOR / GRAPHICS
Contact: badfish026@hotmail.com

Jason's list of outdoor activities is long and varied.  From big game hunting in western Montana to chasing  muskies in Wisconsin, he puts a lot of miles on his truck.  Jason has guided muskie and walleye fishing in Northern Wisconsin since he was 17.  His true passions are rowtrolling for muskies and deer hunting in Big Sky Country.  By bringing a background in fiction and documentary filmmaking to the outdoors, Jason offers a unique perspective to Badfish Outdoors.  Jason is also a free lance writer (contributing to the Lakeland Times and Esox Angler Magazine) and graphic designer.

Education

• 1988-1991 - Lakeland Union High School
• 1991-1993 - University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
• 1997-2001 - Montana State University-Bozeman
• Bachelor of Arts - Motion Picture/Video, Graduated December 2001

 Outdoor Related Experience

• 1991-1996 - Minocqua Walleye Open participant, finished 3rd, 6th, 12th, 18th, 22nd, and 25th.
• 1991-1996 - Walleye/Muskie guide, guide shop attendant, Strictly Walleye Headquarters, Minocqua, WI. 
• 1994-1996 2003-2004 - Gander Mountain Appleton - Fishing Department Associate/Assistant Gunsmith
• 2004 - Guided Kevin Tiffany to a third place finish in the Vilas County Musky Marathon (adult release division).

 Film Experience

• 1997 Director/Editor - 'The Adventures of Johnny Bozeman'
• 1998 Producer - 'An Elvis Wedding', filmed on location in Las Vegas, Directed by Matt Urbatchka
• 1999 Actor/Editor  - 'Initiation', Directed by Michael Saladino
• 2000 Editor - '1000 Words' Directed by Matt Urbatchka
• 2000 Author - "The Big Blue Up Ahead' c.2000 - Feature length screenplay
• 2000 Set Design - "A Midsummer Night's Dream" - Montana Shakespeare In The Parks
• 2001 Research - Discovery Channel's Natural History/Filmmaking
• 2001 Assistant Professor - Advanced Digital Editing
• 2001 Actor - 'The Hit' - Directed by Yuski Seto
• 2001 Director of Photography - 'A Gun', Directed by Aaron Bennet
• 2002 Producer/Editor  - 'Badfish Outdoors - The Complete First Season'
• 2003 Producer/Editor - 'Icemen' and 'Muskie Madness'
• 2004 Producer/Editor - 'Muskie Madness II'
• 2005  Producer/Editor - 'Muskie Town'

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Chad Cain - PRO STAFF - Professional Fishing Guide

Phone: 618/549-3074
E-mail: info@chadcain.com
Web Site: www.chadcain.com

Chad Cain is a full-time muskie guide who lives in Carbondale, IL during the winter, spring, and fallmonths while guiding on Lake Kinkaid in southern Illinois. During the summer months, he lives and guides in northern Minnesota on Leech Lake and surrounding waters. Chad has a degree in Fisheries Biology. He is an outdoor writer for several publications including Esox Angler, Outdoor Notebook, Heartland Outdoors, Outdoor Guide, and is featured often in the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune. He is also a well known seminar speaker across the Midwest.

Chad is on the pro-staff member for Ranger Boats, Drifter Tackle, Musky Innovations, Llungen Lures, Shumway Tackle, Grim Reaper Lures, Sennett's Tackle, Wolverine Tackle, Frabill Nets, Cortland Line, and Lakewood Tackle Boxes.

In the 2002 season, Chad and his clients boated 338 muskies over 30 inches, with four of them over 50 inches. Chad personally released 114 in 2002.

When you spend a day in the boat with Chad, he will educate you on finding fish holding structures and how to cover them, muskies daily and seasonal movements, baitfish daily and seasonal movements, proper release and handling, tips on boat positioning, and different lure presentations.

Whether you have been muskie fishing for years or are just getting started, Chad can help you learn how to put more muskies in the boat!

Gregg Thomas - PRO STAFF - Professional Fishing Guide
Phone: 606-776-6729
E-mail: gregg@battlethebeast.com
Web Site: www.battlethebeast.com

Owner and operator of "Battle the Beast" Guide Service, operating in both Minnesota and Kentucky where he is busy guiding clients, and fishing with for 300+ days per year. Experienced in winning tournaments under demanding conditions, guiding clients of various ages and fishing experience to trophy catches, writing articles published in respected national fishing magazines, and giving seminars to crowds of hundreds. Recognized by all for fishing ability as well as commitment and dedication to the sport. First musky fisherman in the history of the Kentucky Chapter of Muskies Inc. to bypass the Men’s Release Division and mover straight from the Junior to the Masters Division. Key member of team named "Team of the Year" for the 1999 Professional Musky Tournament Trail by placing in the Top Ten in three of the four trail tournaments and winning the World Championship. .

Professional Musky Tournament Trail (PMTT) Champion: Key member of team crowned champion of the 1999 PMTT for winning the Championship Invitational and consistently placing in the Top Ten in three of the four trail tournaments. Researched extensively and pre-fished the lakes hosting a trail tournament. Caught 50% of the fish for the tournament. Played a pivotal role in securing the championship crown by catching all the fish for the team during the World Championship. Has played a large part in the teams 10 top twelve finishes over the last six seasons.

Musky Guide: Taught clients good fishing ethics, proper techniques using equipment, and application of current fishing knowledge to catching muskies. Guides clients on a various waters across the country, Cave Run Lake, KY, Green River Lake, KY and Mille Lacs Lake, MN. Positioned 400+ clients per year in the best fishing spots and averaged 250+ catches per year as a result. Assumed responsibility and successfully directed clients to some the best musky catches of the year.

Outdoor Writer: Wrote over 50 articles on a variety of musky fishing topics ranging from explanation of proper release techniques to fishing certain types of situations. Published in several quality outdoor publications with national distributions including magazines, newspapers, and websites. Authored the several nationally distributed articles in "Musky Hunter Magazine" "Fishing Facts" and "Mid-West Outdoors" Magazines.

Musky Seminar Speaker: Designed and created an educational and entertaining multi-media presentation for both the novice and experienced musky fishermen. Presented the seminar multiple times throughout the year to average crowds of 100+ attendees as requested by many different organizations. Answered questions on fishing topics from attendees. Distributed business cards with contact information to field any further questions.

Websites: www.musky.com, www.battlethebeast.com, www.muskies101.com, www.caverun.org, www.muskiefirst.com

Ty Sennett - PRO STAFF - Professional Fishing Guide
8712 County Highway CC
Hayward, WI 54843
Land Phone: 715-462-9403
Cell Phone: 612-839-1227
Web Address: www.tysennett.com

Ty Sennett has 20 years experience fishing on the Chippewa Flowage, with 12 years as a licensed guide. He is a member of the Hayward Lakes Guide Association and a strong advocate for Catch, Photo and Release.

Ty is dedicated to finding and teaching new techniques and locations to land you the elusive Musky. The largest number of fish caught and released out of any other boat on the Chippewa Flowage has been Ty Sennett's Tuffy.

As a Seminar Speaker, Ty Sennett teaches proper release techniques along with new strategies and time proven techniques.

Statistics

• Ty has won the Esox Enduro Tournament held on the Flowage four out of six years.
• 6th Place PMTT, 1999 - Chippewa Flowage, Wisconsin
• 7th Place PMTT April, 2000 - Cave Run Lake, Kentucky
• 4th Place PMTT May, 2001 - Fox Chain O Lakes, Illinois
• 10Th Place PMTT - June 2001 - Three Lake Chain, Wisconsin

Sponsors

• Frabill Nets
• Holcombe Tackle
• Musky Mania Tackle
• Slammer Topwaters
• Suzuki Motors

Tanner Wildes - PRO STAFF - Professional Fishing Guide
Phone: 715-266-2529
E-mail: info@tannerwildes.com
Web Site: www.tannerwildes.com

Tanner Wildes is a fully licensed professional musky fishing guide in northern Wisconsin's Sawyer County. He guide's on 13 different lakes to provide you with the best trip possible, both in numbers and big fish. A few of the lakes commonly fished include Lake Winter, Big Sissabagama, Lac Court Oreilles, Grindstone, Spider chain, Lake Winter, and the Chippewa Flowage along with other lakes in southwestern Sawyer County. Tanner also provides float trips down the Flambeau River, for a unique musky fishing experience. He consistently has the most muskies caught out of the Winter, WI area year in and year out.

Tanner Wildes is a strong supporter of catch and release and is a member of the National Professional Anglers Association. Tanner currently runs a Tuffy Esox Magnum with a Suzuki 60 H.P. four stroke motor.

Sponsors

• Eddie Bait Co.
• Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle
• Minn Kota Trolling Motors
• Airguide marine instruments and gauges
• Frabill Nets
• Drift Control Sea Anchor

JOE HASTREITER - PRO STAFF  

Joe brings a background in bowhunting and fishing to the production company.  His knowledge of engineering also plays a role in Badfish Outdoors' developement of specialized camera accesories.  Joe has taken several Pope and Young whitetails, fishes multi-species year-round, and hosts several segments a year for Badfish Outdoors.

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LAURA MORRISON - PRO STAFF

Website: www.muskies101.com
Email: Laura@muskies101.com

Laura Morrison is the founder, creator, and webmaster of Muskies101.com.                                                                                      Muskies101.com is a high traffic website geared towards all levels of muskie anglers.                 

A strong advocate in promoting the involvement of anglers into political advocacy.                                                                                            Laura understands the importance of anglers getting involved with political issues                                                                                              that could determine the future of sport fishing. Including a driving force and                                                                                              organizer to get anglers involved with the Wisconsin Conservation Congress                                                                                                  hearings. These yearly hearings are conducted by the Wisconsin DNR and rules/law                                                                                        changes are determined by the peoples vote. Laura strongly believes it is of utmost                                                                                 importance for us, as anglers, to get involved with changes that could be either                                                                                        detrimental or favoring to our natural resources. Laura utilizes the interactive                                                                                            message board on muskies101.com to help spread the word about getting involved.

2003 - 11th Place Minnesota Cass Lake Tournament (Partnered with Laura’s daughter Miranda, they are the only women to team up together for a muskie tournament. Miranda is also the youngest participant in any muskie tournament).

During the PMTT 2001, Laura was the only woman to have placements in the top ten.2001 – 1st Place Esox Enduro, Chippewa Flowage

2001 – 1st Place North Metro Chapter Muskies, Inc. Women’s Division

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BRAD HOPPE - PROSTAFF - MUSKIE GUIDE

Musky Mayhem Guide Service specializes in Musky fishing but will also guide for other species. Located in the Alexandria lakes area, there are many lakes to choose from. Although the service doesn't end here, I am willing to provide guide service on many other lakes throughout the state. All Muskies caught while fishing with Musky Mayhem will be released to ensure many more years of quality fishing. To provide you a memorable experience photos are taken for future enjoyment of your trophy.

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