Fishing Pro Staff

Bill Dance

Bill Dance, one of the world’s most famous fishermen. Bill Dance Outdoors premiered on a Memphis ABC affiliate in 1968 and has been growing in popularity ever since. Today the show is televised nationwide and its host has achieved celebrity status among the nation’s 45 million anglers. From his home and production studio in Collierville, Tenn. , near Memphis, Dance oversees a fishing empire that includes his TV show, tackle endorsements, how-to seminars, his own magazine and a series of popular “blooper” videos, hilarious, self-deprecating outtakes from his shows.

Brian Snowden

Brian Snowden is a professional angler, fishing guide and speaker. Brian spends much of the year competing in two professional tours, the Bass Master Elite Series and the Professional Anglers Association. He is a 5 time Bassmaster Classic qualifier and placed 3rd in the 2009 Bassmaster Classic. Brian is the only fishing guide in the Branson/Springfield area that participates in professional tournament fishing at the highest level of competition.

Chad Morgenthaler

My wife Debbie and I reside a few miles outside of Coulterville, Illinois. Being a lifetime resident of Illinois, I’m very proud to represent a State which historically has produces very few professional bass anglers. Currently in my 8th season, I’ve chosen to compete on the FLW Tour, the BASS Southern Opens, and the PAA Tournament Series. You can find more information at www.chadmorgenthaler.com

Chad's Latest Article:

The Topwater Bite

It’s no secret that I love to fish a jig and will work it at almost any given opportunity.  The one except  is during the early hours or late afternoon nothing gets my blood pumping more than a po... Read more »

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Clay Dyer

Clay Dyer was born on May 23, 1978, without any lower limbs, no arm on the left side and a partial arm on the right. However, these limitations did not dampen his determination and positive spirit.Clay started fishing at age 5 and began tournament fishing at age 15. Highly competitive, Clay has not allowed his physical disabilities to be an obstacle earning the respect of his fellow anglers on the pro circuit. A professional angler since 1995, Clay has fished in more than 200 bass tournaments and placed first in approximately 20 state bass tournaments. During his free time, Clay is the national spokesperson for C.A.S.T for kids and is a fishing guide for disabled and terminally ill children through the United Special Sportsmen Alliance. Clay spends part of his time sharing his life experiences through motivational and leadership presentations to various companies, charities and churches. Clay’s television appearances include ESPN, Fox, CNN Headline News, the Outdoor Life Network, The Outdoor Channel, Fox Sports South, Charter Sports South, and CBS. Published articles about Clay have appeared in USA Today, Newsweek, BassMaster, FLW Outdoors Magazine, Sports Spectrum Magazine, and the Baptist Standard

Doug Houston

Doug brings the joy of the outdoors to over a million viewers each week on his TV series Doug Houston Outdoors. He has fished the Gulf of Mexico for over 40 years and has over two hundred career team tournaments to his credit. Doug held various seminars along the Gulf Coast and his expertise and reputation grew, Doug was approached by various media outlets to provide communication, guidance and entertainment for the public’s enjoyment. As a freelance writer, Doug has written for several outdoor publications such as Saltwater Angler Magazine, Deep South Sportsman, Bayside Loafer, Alabama and Mississippi Outdoor Journals and Gulf Coast Outdoor Magazine.Doug has served as a tournament judge for many years, and along with his successful TV show he is also involved in creating a new Gulf Coast Web Community for Southern Sportsman.

Hank Parker

The CBS Morning Show best described Hank Parker when introducing him as “the rod-n-reel answer to Michael Jordan, in popularity and talent!” Hank has enjoyed a storied professional bass fishing and outdoor television host career that continues to grow each season! His accomplishments on the professional bass fishing tournament trail support the fact he is one of America’s greatest bass fishermen to ever compete.Hank Parker’s Outdoor Magazine, is among the most popular on television today and continues to entertain and educate viewers of all ages and skill levels. Hank’s television series launched in 1985 with national syndication. The following season the series moved to The Nashville Network. In following years the series has aired on the National Network, The Outdoor Life Network, The Outdoor Channel, and now resides on the Versus Network.

Joe Balog

Joe Balog is a pioneer of deepwater structure fishing on the Great Lakes. Balog grew up fishing Lake Erie, and now resides near Detroit, Michigan. Over the past 20 years, Balog has refined fishing these rough waters for bass into a science. As the owner of Millennium Promotions, Inc., Balog works with some of the industry’s largest manufacturers, including Ranger, Mercury, Daiwa, Humminbird, Plano and more on design, refinement, and promotion of big water products. Balog was the designer of the first-ever Goby style softbait, now a dominant lure category across the Great Lakes. He’s a lecturer, guide, writer, host and tournament angler. In addition, Balog’s company recently expanded into the waterfowl hunting and ice fishing sector as well – hugely popular on his home of Lake St. Clair.

Joe's Latest Article:

Spring Boat Prep

Spring has sprung, as I like to say. With stable temperatures and a warming lake, it’s time to get back on the water. Our attention has shifted from the wintertime blues to spring-time crappies, ear... Read more »

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Kevin Van Damm

In the world of professional bass fishing, Kevin VanDam is at the pinnacle and arguably the best in the world. He’s the complete package – fierce competitor with multiple championships, ambassador to the sport, and family man. “When it comes to professional bass fishing, Kevin VanDam is as close to perfection as I’ve ever seen,” says ESPN Outdoors Commentator Mark Zona. “in my mind, he is the best of this era and will be the best I cover as long as I am a commentator.” As the all-time money winner on the Bassmaster Tournament trail, VanDam has earned more than $4.1 million into 2010, captured three Bassmaster Classic titles (2001,2005, 2010) and five Toyota Tundra Angler of Year titles (1992, ‘96, ‘99, ‘08 and ‘09). The 42-year-old pro honed his angling skills while growing up in Michigan where he had the opportunity to fish for a variety of fish species, including trout, salmon, muskies, walleyes and northern pike. “You can learn a lot by fishing different species in the diverse variety of lakes and rivers we have in Michigan,” he offered. “But bass is my first love.”

Mark Martin

Capt. Mark Martin is the 1990 Professional Walleye Trail WORLD CHAMPION. Mark won the first, Tournament of Champions held at International Falls, Minnesota netting him $30,000.00, the highest cash prize in history for a walleye tournament, at that time. Today Mark, as fishing promoter travels extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada doing tournaments, TV Shows, Outdoor Writer Events, Seminars, and teaching walleye wisdom – especially leading kids fishing clinics. Mark is constantly working on perfecting established techniques and developing new ways to catch walleye. He also works at finding new and interesting spots to bring the media walleye fishing so as better to educate and inform the country’s walleye fishing public. Also has authored and self published two books, one titled “Over 250 Walleye Tips”, that’s turned into a best seller among walleye enthusiasts, and the latest titled, “Year Round Walleye/Fishing The Four Seasons”, also has one night video that has been a best seller.

Michael Murphy

Originally from Indiana, Michael Murphy calls Gilbert, South Carolina home with his wife, Kristi, on beautiful Lake Murray. He graduated with a Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Degree from Purdue University in 2003, were he became published from research studies done, and studied such things as Aquaculture Food Diet Research and conducted a year long crayfish study. During his years at Purdue, he was involved in College Fishing, and is accredited as one of the individuals to help grow college fishing to where it is at today through his later, post college, support. During his time in college, he found his love of the fishing industry, and after graduating went on to work in the fishing industry for several years as a Sales Manager for SPRO Corporation, and later in Public Relations for Shakespeare. In 2007 after a looming buyout of Shakespeare from Pure Fishing, he continued on independently promoting, and started fishing Professionally on the FLW Tour. Still a relative newcomer to the sport, he has already marked a Forrest Wood Cup appearance and several top tens. To read more, visit www.MichaelMurphyFishing.com.

Mike McClelland

Mike McClelland has been a professional angler for over 18 years. Has finished 7 Bassmaster Classics, and has earned over $1,000,000 in his career. When asked why he fishes Mike say’s “It’s always been a lifelong love. I was introduced to it at a young age. I also think it’s the competitive nature of it. I wasn’t big enough for the other sports, but this is something I felt like I could compete at and be one of the best at.”

Tim Horton

Tim Horton has been a professional angler for over 14 years. Has finished 10 Bassmaster Classics, was the BASS Angler of the Year in 2000 and has earned over $1,000,000 in his career. When asked why he fishes Tim say’s “It’s almost unexplainable. I get so much enjoyment out of it. Competition makes it exciting, and I really enjoy the challenge of figuring out bass.”

Tom Neustrom

Tom Neustrom began his 28 year career as a fishing guide on Lake Geneva in southern Wisconsin. Since that time he has focused his attention on walleye fishing but guides frequently and successfully for all species of fish. Recognized by In-Fisherman, Northern American Fishing Club and Fishing Facts Magazine as one of the top walleye fishing guides in the country, Tom spends the majority of his time during open water season on the lake doing guided trips. Off of the water, much of his time is spent doing seminars in an effort to pass his knowledge and expertise on to others. Tom Neustrom has made a career of the sport he loves through dedication to learning new techniques, his willingness to share his knowledge and his commitment to conservation. He believes that by giving his time and his expertise back to the sport which has given him so much he can impact the future of angling in Minnesota for generations to come.