   RICHMOND, VA Ben has unquestionable passion and determination for the sport of bass fishing and looks forward to continue learning and honing his skills as a Co-Angler. He plans to fish as many Opens as possible, club events, charity, and team events. 2012 B.A.S.S. Northern Opens Member Shady Tree Bass Club 2011 2 Top 10 Finishes and Big Fish We look forward to having Ben grow with us in the great sport of bass fishing as a member of the Whack 'Um Baits ProStaff.    GRAPEVINE, AR Tony has been hunting and fishing all of his life. He began tournament bass fishing in 1987 and has been hooked every since. He plans on dedicating all of his free time to bass fishing as he pursues his dream to reach the top. 2012 fishing Team Bass AR Greers Ferry - Pinebluff - Southern - and Central Divisions Bass Mania Proz vs. Joez Big Bass Splash events Trader Bill's Hot Springs, AR Sunday Team Series 2011 3 Top 5 Finishes Greers Ferry Division Several Top 5 and Top 10 Finishes With his drive and determination we are proud to have Tony as a member of the Whack 'Um Baits ProStaff.
   AUGUSTA, ME Bob is a resident of Maine and grew up on fishing. From the early years fishing with his father and grandfather who owned a tackle shop, he developed a love for just fishing, then bass fishing, and has now progressed into tournament bass fishing. One of his greatest attributes is not to let a bad day on the water deter him from his passion. Bob fishes multiple club, charitable, and regional qualifying events every year. Founder and President of Capital Area Bassmasters 2011 1 Win 6 Top 5 and 7 Top 10 Finishes 2010 1 Win 8 Top 5 and 9 Top 10 Finishes 2009 7 Top 5 and 12 Top 10 Finishes 2008 6 Top 5 Finishes We are proud to sponsor Bob as he continues his passion for bass fishing and becoming a Resident Pro Angler as a member of the Whack 'Um Baits Prostaff.    CARBONDALE, IL   Proud sponsor of the Western Michigan Broncos Bass Fishing Team   FRANKENMUTH, MI Shandon is 19 years old and a freshman at Western Michigan University. For 2012 he plans to fish with his college bass team, the BFL, and local events in his area. 2011 member of Western Michigan Bass Team 2011 3 wins in 6 events We look for more good things to come from Shandon in the future on the FLW College Tour and other events as a member of the Whack 'Um Baits ProStaff    VINA, AL Jamie is an up and coming talent and loves to fish. He feels he has been blessed as a man of God with his wife of 10 years who supports his passion for bass fishing. His goals are to one day win at least one major tournament before he retires early and have a house on the river. He started the Cooper Tire Tournament 3 years ago With 3 Third place finishes 2012 member Belmont Bass Anglers 3 Wins 2 second place finishes 2010-2011 Bama Bass Club 1 Win and 1 2nd place finish in 6 tournaments fished We feel blessed to have Jamie and his talents for bass fishing and faith in God as a member of our Whack 'Um Baits Prostaff    NORTHPORT, AL Peyton is 10 years old and has already found the love for competitive bass fishing. He has been fishing for almost 3 years now and has no plans to stop. He fishes Friday night tournaments in Tuscaloosa and he and his dad will begin fishing FOM this fall. Member Dixie Jr. Bassmasters 2011 (1 Win) - (4 3rd place finishes) Big Fish and 3rd overall) 2010 (1 Win) - (4 3rd place finishes) Big Fish and 2nd overall) We are proud of Peyton as he is the future of our sport and we look forward to watching him grow and continue to improve his angling skills as a member of the Whack 'Um Baits Jr. ProStaff.    HENDERSONVILLE, TN James is 22 years old and has been bass fishing since the age of 8. He is an extremely versatile angler fishing all over the southeast. He enjoys the challenge and competition of fishing new lakes and lists crankin and fishing ledges as his favorite ways to Whack 'Um. President Lipscomb University's Bass Fishing Club 2011 8th place Lake Okeechobee FLW College Southeast Qualifier 2010 FLW College Southeast Regional Qualifier 2010 5th place Pickwick Lake FLW College Southeast Qualifier 2010 2nd place Boater BFL Music City Old Hickory Lake 2010 2nd place Co-Angler BFL Music City Kentucky Lake 3 Time Minutemen Bass Club Angler of the Year 8 plus First place finishes Minutemen Bass Club 2009 Winner Minutemen Bass Club Fish Off We are proud of James and wish him success as he pursues his dream as a member of the Whack 'Um Baits ProStaff.   SMYRNA, TN Joey has been fishing since the age of 5 but has only started tournament fishing over the last 4 years. Although he is relatively new to the bass fishing tournament scene, he has shown skill, versatility, and adaptability to many situations. He mainly fishes night tournaments on Percy Priest Lake but is ready to expand and travel more to fish other tournaments within the next year. 2010-2011 Mike's Winter Saturday Morning Tournaments 2010-2011 Biggest Largemouth of the Year 7.19 lbs * Biggest Largemouth weighed in in 14 years * 3 First place 1 Second place 3 Big Fish Awards 2010 Over 15 First Place Wins 2010 SRM Monday Night Tournaments Several First place wins and First place in the Fish Off 2010 Percy Piest Smallmouth Friday Nighter Several First place wins and First place in the Fish Off We are proud to have Joey as a member of the Whack 'Um Baits ProStaff
  Hendersonville, TN Co-Owner Whack 'Um Baits 2012 BFL Music City Division Old Hickory Bass Anglers Tournaments Past Sponsorship Director of Old Hickory Bass Anglers in TN with over 300 active members. Terry has been making quality custom baits for over 7 years. Fishes charity events, local club and night time events around Nashville, TN. Remember, Don't Just Catch 'Um, Whack 'Um |    SOUTH HAVEN, MN James is an 18 year old Senior in High School and has been fishing competitively since he was 8 years old. Surrounded by lakes in his homestate he quickly developed a love for the outdoors, especially fishing. He plans to attend college after graduation and become a member of his college bass team and continue to fish as many tournaments as possible. 2012 TBF/FLW National Championship Qualifier 2012 Tournaments ABA - Fishers of Men - Super Slam Bass Excel Amateur Bass Series - Snag Proof Opens 2011 7 Top 10 Finishes - 2010 6 Top 10 Finishes 2009 3 Top 10 Finishes - 2008 3 top 10 Finishes 3rd place TBF/FLW Minnesota Junior State Championship Keep an eye on James as he improves his skills and becomes more competitive on the bass fishing scene as a member of the Whack 'um Baits ProStaff    WEST POINT, MS Brandon at 22 years old has proven his talents and has a bright future in front of him in the sport of bass fishing. 2012 B.A.S.S. Southern Opens He is a 2011 TBF National Championship Qualifier 2011 and 2007 BFL All American Qualifier 2010 TBF Divisional Champion for Mississippi 2009 BFL Champion Lake Ferguson 2009 TBF 3rd place state team qualifier for Mississippi 2009 Toyota Tundra Bassmasters Weekend Series Championship Qualifier 2006 National Guard Junior World Championship Qualifier 2006 Junior Champion for Mississippi Six time BFL Regional qualifier 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 8 Top Ten finishes in the BFL and TBF We are proud of Brandon and wish him success as he pursues his dream as a member of the Whack 'Um Baits ProStaff
  MEADVILLE, MS Destre is originally from Bay St. Louis, MS but now resides in Meadville. He has been fishing all of his life but has only been tournament fishing for the last 3 years. He fishes with his local bass club in addition to other local tournament and charity events. He has made it his goal to one day compete in the Bassmaster's Classic. 2011 B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championship Qualifier 2011 B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Central Division Mississippi Champion President Okhissa Casters Bass Club 2010, 2011 and 2012 Qualified for B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Central Division Championship as a member of the Mississippi state team Several wins and Top 5 finishes to his credit We are pleased to have Destre as a member of the Whack 'Um Baits ProStaff as he takes every step towards his goal of fishing the Bassmaster's Classic   COLUMBUS, MS Chase is 21 years old and getting ready to step it up in 2012. He plans to fish the FLW Southeast Everstart Series and the Mississippi BFL Division in addition to his Mississippi B.A.S.S. Federation Nation bass club 2011 Northeast Mississippi Bass Club Angler of the Year 2011 Northeast Mississippi Bass Club Classic Champion 2011 Northeast Mississippi Bass Club member 3 wins with 5 Top 3 finishes 2011 Country Village 1 win and 2 Top Ten finishes Qualified for the Top 10 Championship 2010 First place Team Trails Aberdeen 30.86 lbs with Big Bass 8.01 lbs 2009 10th place Mississippi BFL Mississippi Federation Nation state tournament qualifier 2012 We wish Chase much success as he steps up his bass fishing career in 2012 and are proud to have him as a Whack 'Um Baits ProStaff member   COLUMBUS, MS Kenny is new to the bass tournament scene but has shown his talents as a fast learner and someone to watch now and in the future. He plans to fish the BFL and Everstart in 2012. 2012 B.A.S.S. Southern Opens 2011 BFL Mississippi Division 2 Top Tens 2011 Northeast Mississippi Bass Club member 2nd place Aberdeen Lake 4th place Fulton Lake Big Fish Pickwick Lake Local weekend and night events Mississippi Federation Nation state tournament qualifier 2012 Qualified for Mississippi TBF state tournament 2012 Watch Kenny as he continues to progress now and in the future as we are proud to have him as a member of the Whack 'Um Baits Prostaff
  PEARL, MS Andy loves to tournament fish and has shown his skills time and time again. He has just finished his collegiate career at Ole Miss and continues to compete in his bass club and other local events. 2011 B.A.S.S. College East Super Regional Champion 2011 Northeast Mississippi Bass Club Co-Angler of the Year 2011 member Northeast Mississippi Bass Club 3 Wins and 5 Top Tens 2010 Northeast Mississippi Bass Club Co-Angler Classic Champion 2nd place Co-Angler of the Year Mississippi Federation Nation state tournament qualifier 2010, 2011, 2012 Andy has just relocated after graduating and is beginning his new career and family in Pearl. He plans to continue fishing as much as possible this year and next year. We are proud to welcome Andy as a member of the Whack 'Um Baits Prostaff
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  CALEDONIA, MS Mason is 5 years old and loves to fish. He caught his first bass a year ago by casting, hooking, and reeling it in all by himself. He plans to go fishing right now and anytime PoppaKen will take him!!! He has now done more casting, reeling, and catching as you can see by the pics above! Mason's enthusiasm about fishing and really everything is off the charts Lifetime Member of anything Pop Pop's doing Member Northeast Mississippi Bass Club We are proud to have Mason as the youngest member of the Whack 'Um Baits ProStaff
 CALEDONIA, MS Co-Owner Whack 'Um Baits Founder and President of Northeast Mississippi Bass Club (the largest bass club in Lowndes county MS and one of the largest in the state) Fished BFL's MS and Alabama, FLW Series, Stren Series, Bassmaster Weekend Series, and several local team events, and night tournaments. Qualified for Bassmaster Weekend Series Regional 2005 Qualified for Team Trails championship 2006 and 2007 Qualified for Mississippi TBF state tournament 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2012. Mississippi Federation Nation state tournament qualifier 2010, 2011, 2012 Remember, Don't Just Catch 'Um, Whack 'Um |
