Team 44 Members
Matt VanMeter
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Hayden O'Barr
Some of my best memories are of the times my grandfather would take me fishing. He is a big reason I have such a passion for fishing. My future goals are to fish professionally.
Home Lake | Lake Guntersville Guntersville, AL |
Favorite Lake | St. Lawrence |
Boat | Skeeter |
Favorite Gear | TigeRodz rods and Shimano reels |
Angling Hero | Brandon Palaniuk |
Hobbies | Fishing and Hunting |
Years of Fishing Experience | 10+ years |
Fishing Achievements | Won & finished 2nd in BFL with 6 top 10s |
Won inaugural Jacob Wheeler College Tournament | |
Won 3 ABA tournments with 11 top 10s | |
Luke Estell
Home Lake | Kinkaid Lake Murphysboro, IL |
Favorite Lake | Lake Guntersville Guntersville, AL |
Boat Run | |
Favorite Gear | 7'8" Heavy/ Fast TigeRodz frog rod |
Angling Hero | Mark Menendez & Shaw Grigsby |
Hobbies | Deer hunting (bow) |
Years of Fishing Experience | Tournament fishing for 35 years |
Fishing Achievements | Bassmaster Elite Series Wild Card Qualifier |
Bassmaster Open Red River, 6th place | |
1st USA Bassin Championship | |
1st Anglers Choice Championship |
JD Miller
My father introduced me to fishing when I was younger. Currently, I am working in the fishing industry.
Home Lake | Lake Guntersville |
Favorite Lake | Lake Guntersville |
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Angling Hero | Aaron Martens |
Hobbies | Fishing |
Years of Fishing Experience | 15 years |
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Tripp Noojin
I've been fishing since I was 3 or 4, but was introduced to tournament bass fishing by some friends in Gadsden, AL after college...and I can't get enough. I learned to bass fish on Neely Henry and it will always be home. I currently fish the Bassmaster Opens-Elite Qualifiers Division. I am also a guide on the Tennessee and Coosa river systems. I plan to follow that path forever...Elite Series or BUST!
Home Lake | Lake Guntersville Guntersville, AL |
Favorite Lake | St. Lawrence River/1000 Islands |
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Favorite Gear | I'm a big fan of TigeRodz and Quantum reels. I depend on them to make a living and must rely on what works best for me. |
Angling Hero | Gerald Swindle-humility and positive vibes carry you a long way in this sport! |
Hobbies | Fishing, Bow Hunting, Playing golf |
Years of Fishing Experience | 15 years |
Fishing Achievements | Multiple top 10 finishes in individual and team competitions locally |
Bassmaster Open Lake Chickamuga 5th place |
Brandon Bright
My passion for fishing began when my daddy and uncle would carrying me fishing with them. We would stay at the campgrounds on the lake. We fished out of a 17' Aluminum G3. I was hooked by the age of 6 or 7 years old. Currently, I work full time on night shift, but I also do guide trips on the side for the past year and a half. My goal is to become a full time fishing guide as soon I can.
Home Lake | Lake Guntersville |
Favorite Lake | Lake Guntersville |
Boat Run | Phoenix |
Favorite Gear | TigeRodz are my favorite equipment to use. The sensibility and durability of TigeRodz set them apart from any other. |
Angling Hero | My Daddy |
Hobbies | Fishing, spending time with my family and playing golf |
Years of Fishing Experience | 20+ years |
Fishing Achievements | 2022 BFL Choo Choo Division AOY 2nd place |
a few local Wildcat Tournaments |
Ricky Murphy
My passion for fishing began when my uncle would take me to the creek. I am currently a fishing guide on Lakes Chickamauga, Nickajack and Guntersville. My future goals are to enjoy life and continue to improve my fishing skills while helping others grow, learn and love the sport of fishing.
Home Lake | Nickajack |
Favorite Lake | Lake Guntersville |
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Favorite Gear | 44 Outdoors TigeRodz |
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Hobbies | Fishing, Hunting, Camping |
Years of Fishing Experience | 36 years |
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Mason George
I was first introduced to fishing by my dad when I was very young. He has a passion for the outdoors, and I have developed that same passion. Currently, I am a college student pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Home Lake | Lake Guntersville |
Favorite Lake | Lake Guntersville |
Boat Run | Phoenix 721 ProXP |
Angling Hero | Brandon Palaniuk |
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Years of Fishing Experience | 5 years competitively |
Fishing Achievements | 2024 RSAT Angler of the Year |
2024 B.A.S.S. HS Championship Qualifier | |
2024 RSAT Lake Guntersville 3rd Place | |
2024 RSAT Lake Guntersville 5th Place | |
2024 RSAT Wheeler Lake 5th Place | |
2023 AL BASS Nation HS Lake Wheeler 3rd Place | |
2023 AL BASS Nation HS Angler of the Year 4th Place | |
2022 AL BASS Nation HS Logan Martin Lake 2nd Place | |
2022 AL BASS Nation HS Angler of the Year 10th Place | |
2022 AL BASS Federation HS Logan Martin Lake 3rd Place | |
2020 AL BASS Federation HS Pickwick Lake 2nd Place | |
2019 AL BASS Federation Junior Division Lake Wheeler 1st Place |