Mike

Name (first only):

Mike

Height:

5’10”

Weight:

205

Age:

37

Years of Fishing Experience:

30+

Hometown:

Kearney, MO (home of Jesse James…the Outlaw)

Currently Residing In:

Leawood, KS

Earliest Fishing Memory:

At the pond across the street from the house I grew up in...some great bass and bluegill in that little pond...it's still there.

Favorite Fishing Story:

A couple...one at the pond across the street from where I grew up...my dad caught the biggest bass of his life (think it was 6lbs)...he completely lost his mind...dropped his pole...grabbed the line and started walking into the water to grab it...he was hollering at me to get a net...ran home to tell my mom...got the neighbors out to see it...was a big deal for him...glad I was there and remember it. The other you know...that rainy day turned to more than just a rainbow...a nice pot of gold was there as the rain stopped! ;) so glad we stayed and made more memories together. 

Favorite Fishing Partner:

My dad

One person you would like to fish with (dead or alive):

Neil Armstrong

Who/What got you started fishing?

My dad got me into fishing as a small kid...I would get so bored, but it was fun spending time with him. 

What is your favorite fishing spot in Missouri?

Anywhere they're biting...I still have the patience I did when I was 7 when I'm on the water...

What is your favorite lure/fly/technique?

Top-water buzz bait - love to see them come up and nail it!

What is your favorite species to fish for?

Bass

What percent of the time do you catch and release?

99%

What is the weirdest thing that you have seen on the water?

Nothing too crazy...probably a snapping turtle eating my fish.

What is one place that you want to fish in Missouri, but haven’t before?

Truman Lake - heard its fun and has some neat, hidden spots