PNW Trout Slayer

I have been fishing all my life. Grew up on the Hudson river in NY and lived in Erie, PA and fished Lake Erie with my father when I was a kid. Born In Hudson NY, I joined the Army in 1997 and served the US as an 11C20 (Mortar-man) in the Infantry. I got to travel the world and had the pleasure of experiencing different cultures and gain a better understanding of the world around us.

In 2005 I medically retired from the Army after operations on my feet put me out for good. I met my love Jessica that same month and it's been 20yrs with her and our 2 youngest kiddos. I am fortunate to work in SATCOM for Boeing the last 9yrs, it allows me to fish everyday I'm off! I have off 3 days one week then alternate to 4 days the next and I try to fish everyday I'm off!

I retired from coaching youth football and basketball in 2022 after 10 years of volunteering. I was the owner of the Lakes Jr. Lancers Youth Football and Cheer organization in which we closed it's doors after 20 years of history!