A  Name: Paula Alexander Hometown: Lincolnton, Georgia Occupation: Self-employed Family: I have two children and two grandchildren Years fishing: I have always liked to fish, but started bass fishing in April of 05 Fishing mentor: Jimmy Redd Angler(s) you admire: Jimmy Redd, Davey Hite, Gerald Swindel, Tommy Biffle Your status:Pro Sponsors: Stokes and Hodges GM, Best Western White Columns Inn, 1810 Country Inn and Winery, Little River Roadhouse/Lake Spirits, Tim's Tire and Automotive, Villa Europa, and all my family, friends, and clients without all their help 2006 would not have been possible. Tours that you fish: WBT, BFL (Bulldog Div.), and Southern Anglers Challenge Brand of boat: Ranger Notable fishing achievements: Two Super tournament top 10's in BFL, 18th Lake Norman WBT, 3rd Lake Dardanelle WBT Favorite Fishing Spot: Money hump on Clark's Hill Reservoir Favorite Fishing Technique: Top water and Carolina Rig Hobbies: Painting, and ceramics Favorite food: Seafood of any kind Favorite vacation spot: Any Lake where the fishing is good Something people don't know about me: I quit my job as art coordinator at local elementary school to fish full time ________________________________________________________________________________________________________  Name:Bridget Kristen Allen Hometown:  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Occupation: Police Officer Family:  Great parents, a brother, 2 dogs, a herd of cats, and a fish Years fishing:  27 Years Fishing mentor:  Roland Martin, Bill Dance, my father Angler(s) you admire: Mike Iaconelli Your status: AM (for now) Sponsors:Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits, KickerFish Bait Co., Blakemore Lure Group, and Bridesburg Bait and Tackle. Tours that you fish: Local 2003/04/05/06, Women's Bassmaster Tour 2006 Brand of boat:  Bass Tracker Notable fishing achievements:  Placed 34th in 2004 and 23rd in 2005 (Local competitions).  Was featured 2x in local paper (2005), Largest club smallmouth bass in 2005. Membership in fishing clubs: Penn Warner Club Favorite Fishing Spot: Under docks & piers Favorite Fishing Technique: Buzzbait (Any topwater) Hobbies: FishingJ, NASCAR, Movies, Music (Madonna & Elvis) Favorite food: Kielbasa & Pierogies Favorite vacation spot:  Disneyworld Something people don't know about me: I love to dance _________________________________________________________________________________________________________    Name: Sarah Augustine                                                                                                                        Hometown: Lake Charles, Louisiana now, but I grew up in Northern California.  I have also lived and worked in Utah, Missouri and Iowa. Occupation:  Manager, United States Postal Service Family:  One grown daughter named Leah.  She resides in Carson City Nevada. Years fishing:  6, minus my time spent in Iraq. Fishing mentor:  None though I have studied Rick Clunn's work extensively. Angler(s) you admire:  Rick Clunn, Judy Wong. Your status: Professional. Tours that you fish:  WBT. Brand of boat:  Stratos Notable fishing achievements:  Was the first woman to join the Hawkeye Bass Club in Des Moines Iowa.  Won 5th place in first pro-am event while fishing as an am.  Qualified for the WBFA Classic Championship during my first season fishing as a pro. Favorite Fishing Spot:  Lake Sam Rayburn. Favorite Fishing Technique:  Whatever is working. Hobbies:  Travel. Favorite food:  Anything with a kick (the spicier the better). Favorite vacation spot:  Any and all mountains `out west'. Something people don't know about me:  I am the recipient of a Bronze Star Medal _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ B  Name:  Lila Bass Hometown:  Austin, TX Occupation:  Sales, Computer parts Family:  Husband, Michael Bass Years fishing:  Four Fishing mentor:  Michael Bass Angler(s) you admire: Shaw Grisby, Alton Jones, Penny Berryman Your status: Co Angler on my way to Pro Sponsors: Castaway Rods, KickerFish Bait , McCoy’s Line Tours that you fish: Women’s Bassmaster Tour Brand of boat: Skeeter Notable fishing achievements: 1st place Womens Division, Falcon Lake Hall of Fame Big Bass ‘06; 1st place Canyon Lake Open ’02 and  Qualified as a co-angler for the first WBT Championship Favorite Fishing Spot: Sillhouse Hollow, TX Favorite Fishing Technique: Flipping worms, jigs; Anything topwater Hobbies: Fishing, gardening, cooking, travel. Favorite food: Italian! Favorite vacation spot: Any place with great fishing _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name: Rachel Joanna Beard Hometown: Eglin Air Force Base, Florida Occupation: Student Family: Brother, 18; sister, 26; mom and dad Years fishing: 7 Fishing mentor: Sammie Jo and my dad Angler(s) you admire: All of them Your status: Am Sponsors: None yet Tours that you fish: None yet Brand of boat: I'd like any boat at the moment Notable fishing achievements: Caught 7 bass on first day of bass fishing and also out fished Sammie Jo. Membership in fishing organizations: BASS Favorite Fishing Spot: Anywhere Favorite Fishing Technique: Trick worm Hobbies:Fishing, astronomy Favorite food: RIBS!!!! Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere I can go fishing is fine with me Something people don't know about me: I am a very quick learner, people normally only have to show me something once _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name: Robin Babb                                 Hometown: Livingston, Texas Occupation: Tournament Angler, Restaurant Owner, Realtor Years Fishing: Since about 3 years old Fishing Mentor: My grandmother Anglers you admire: Kathy Magers (what female tournament angler wouldn't?), Judy Wong and Pam Martin-Wells Your Status:  Pro Sponsors: Triton Boats Factory Team, Tru-Tungsten Weights                      Robert Montgomery Photo Witt Marine (Baytown, TX), niceboats.com, and Out to Lunch Cafe (Livingston, TX).   Tours: WBT, National Bass Anglers Association, Angler's Quest, Bass'n Bucks Brand of boat: Triton                                                                                                                                   Kathy Magers Photo Notable fishing achievements: 2005 WBFA Co-Angler of the Year Favorite Fishing Spot: From the deck of my TR21X Triton: "Defiance" Favorite Fishing Technique: Flippin' and Pitchin' Hobbies: Motorcycle Cruising Favorite Food: All of it! Favorite Vacation Spot: I'm not sure, I haven't had one in a very long time. Something people don't know about me: I'm not tellin'! www.robinbabb.com _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name: Donna Biondi   Hometown: Born & Raised in Fort Worth, Texas . We Have a home in Arlington, Texas & Norman, Oklahoma Occupation: Semi-Retired Collector, Pro Angler Family: I have two children a daughter Mindy anda Son Byron Years fishing: I have been fishing since 1975, but competitive fishing since 1993 Fishing mentor: I must say that would be my Husband John, he has taught me the most. Angler(s) you admire: Kevin VanDam is one of my favorite, also Denny Brauer, Edwin Evers, and Mike Iaconnelli entertains me. Your status, Pro Tours that you fish: C.A.S.T Texas, Anglers Choice Couples Texas & Oklahoma, Champion Tournaments, Texas, Triton, Oklahoma, Hawg Haven, Oklahoma, Open Tournaments Texas & Oklahoma, WBT Tour Brand of boat: 2005 Champion 203 with a 225 Optimax Notable fishing achievements: Won several Open Tournaments, so many memories of big bass wins. My biggest Large Mouth Bass was a 9.52 caught at Lake Joe Pool in Texas. Membership in fishing clubs: Hawg Haven, Anglers Choice, BASS, Triton Favorite Fishing Spot: Lake Murray, Oklahoma Favorite Fishing Technique: Fishing with a Fluke slow no weight and love throwing my top water baits. Hobbies: I collect unicorns, Vegas slots, Love going to Nascar Races, RV camping. Favorite food: Oh My… Anything Chocolate, Mexican, Chinese Favorite vacation spot: Vegas Something people don't know about me: I was married at the age of 15. Hubby was 19. We will be celebrating 34 years come Jan 17, 2008. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name:  Christiana Bradley Hometown: Bealeton, VA Occupation: Computer Programmer Years  fishing:  Fishing since I was a kid- tournament fishing with my big brother                     since 1998 Fishing mentor:  Gary Schembs (big brother), Mike Bradley (my husband) and Allan Chenault (local tournament team member) Angler(s) you admire:  Greg Hackney Sponsors: Gerkin Lures Tours that you fish: WBT and National Bass Circuit Brand of boat: Triton TR-21 Notable fishing achievements:   Competed in WBT preview event as a boater Competing in local tournaments since 1998 12 - 2nd place finishes 8 - 1st place finishes 2 times winning big fish Featured in 2 magazine articles Favorite Fishing Spot: Rappahannock River and Potomac River, DC metro area Favorite Fishing Technique: Flipping, finesse Hobbies:  fishing, photography, art Favorite food:  Steak or Salmon on the grill. Favorite vacation spot:  anywhere I haven't been yet where there's water Something people don't know about me:   In a singles tournament in 2004, I caught a 5.5 pounder.  About ½ hour before weigh-in, I got my boat stuck on a flat.  My brother (who was fishing against me) came by about 5 minutes later.  I wanted to give him my fish to go weigh it, but he couldn't get to me.  He suggested I try getting out and pushing.  I could have just waited a while for the tide to move up, but I had to weigh that fish.  I jumped out and pushed the boat about 100 yards (in mud up to my butt) to deeper water so I could weigh-in what turned out to be the big fish of the tournament… I was the only female in that singles tournament-  covered in mud from head to toe and mud all over the deck of the boat, but I made it back for the weigh in and won some money!  My brother is awesome.  He could have fished another 15 mins., but he stayed there and made sure I got the boat out.   Something else people don't know is that I was married in June 2005. I married a man that I used to fish against in tournaments. We fished in the same club since about 1999. For years, we only spoke to each other in passing. Finally, I emailed him in June 2004. We ended up going fishing together. We got the boat stuck on in a cove and had to sit there for about 3 hours and wait for the tide to finish going out, then come back in enough to pry ourselves out. There's one way to get to know each other! It was about 95 degrees out there and there was no shade. We decided we would go out for a steak after we got out of there. After that day, we were inseparable. Pictured on left is a "Bass" ice sculpture designed for the wedding reception. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _ Name: Sharri Brazzel Hometown: Gilbert Arizona Occupation: Touring Angler/Saltwater aquarium designer-self-employed Family: Single Years fishing: 41 Fishing mentor: My grandmother and mother Angler(s) you admire: IKE and Kevin Van Damn Your status: Pro Sponsors: Skeeter,Yamaha Outboards, Slime, Avenue Development Tours that you fish: ABF,MBF.Pro-Am's Brand of boat: Skeeter TZX190 Notable fishing achievements: I have started a women's clinic for executive bass women in placeStateArizona. Membership in fishing clubs: BASS, Bass Insider, Women's Bassmaster Tour Favorite Fishing Spot: Rooselvelt Lake in Arizona & Cane River Natchitoches La. Favorite Fishing Technique: Spinnerbaits and Jerkbaits Hobbies: Teaching bass fishing and I love my Harley Davidson Fatboy. I ride to the entire rally across the country alone Favorite food: Cajun and Mexican Favorite vacation spot: Cabo San Lucas Something people don't know about me: I love little Debbie Honey Buns; everyone thinks I'm a health nut. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name: Renee Brisendine   Hometown: Eden, NC Occupation:  Genealogist   (check out my web site www.digginupbones.com) Family: My parents are both gone now.  Sister: Pat Schumacher and her husband David in WV.  My pride and Joy is my nephew Nicholas Schumacher.  And of course my “4 legged” little girl Snowy Years fishing: 8 Fishing mentor: Mary Croft, Emily Shaffer   Angler(s) you admire: Emily Shaffer, Mary Croft Your status: AM Sponsors: Digginupbones.com, Castaway Rods, Pathway Logistics, Schumacher, Frances & Nelson Law Firm Tours that you fish: WBT Notable fishing achievements: Finished 10th in the WFBA  Lake Eufaula, Alabama Membership in fishing Organizations: BASS Favorite Fishing Spot: Lake Fork in Texas Favorite Fishing Technique: Plastics Hobbies: Gardening, Reading Favorite food: Good ole county cooking Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere on the water Something people don't know about me: I am shy. I know this is funny since everyone who knows me would disagree, but I truly am shy.   ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name: Cindy Burnham Hometown: Ridgeway Ontario Canada on the shores of Lake Erie Occupation: Tournament Angler Family: 1 best friend - 1 dog Years fishing: 40 Fishing mentor: My Dad & Mom Angler(s) you admire: Bob Izumi : Team FisherGirl Your status: Pro Sponsors: FisherGirl : New Age Baits : Bass Magnet Lures : ACS Logistics : Quantum Rods & Reels Tours that you fish: W.B.T. Strait Lines : Millenium Spring Tournaments Buffalo N.Y. Brand of boat: 21.5 Ranger Comanche Notable fishing achievements: 9th Citgo New York Open 2004 : 4th Ontario Place Open 2004 : 1st Lake Ontario fall Challenge 2005 Favorite Fishing Spot: Sturgeon point Lake Erie Favorite Fishing Technique: Finesse Tube Bait Hobbies:Fishing is an addiction which leaves no time for hobbies Favorite food:Pizza Favorite vacation spot: Myrtle Beach South Carolina Something people don't know about me: What you see is what you get ! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ C  Name:  Patti Campbell     Hometown: Waxahachie, TX Occupation: Supervisor, Windows Distributed Systems Family: Husband – R.D., Maggie – my cocker spaniel & Maxi – my lab Years fishing:  Since I was young enough to hold a pole Fishing mentor: My Dad & My Husband Angler(s) you admire:  Kathy Magers (have known Kathy since I was in high school, we lived on the same street. Your status: Pro Sponsors:  Maui Jim Sunglasses, GLoomis Rods, Seaguar Flourocarbon Line, Crawclickler Tours that you fish: Women’s Bass Master Tour Brand of boat:  Ranger Notable fishing achievements:  2nd Place, FLW TTT – Lake Amistad 2006, 3rd Place, WBT Lake Lewisville-2006, 2nd Place WBT Lake Norman-2006, 15th Lake Amistad WBT 2007, 19th Lake Dardanell WBT 2007, 21st Lake Guntersville WBT 2007 Favorite Fishing Spot:  Points or Humps – Love to Carolina Rig Favorite Fishing Technique: Carolina Rig Hobbies: Scuba Diving, spending time with my family Favorite food:  Ribeye Steak Favorite vacation spot:  Aruba ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Jen Carroll   Hometown: Wagoner, Ok-Currently live in North Texas Occupation: Angler, Business Owner- Mortgage Consulting Firm Family: My husband J and our 4 labs! I am the youngest child in a family of 12 kids Years fishing: My earliest memories are fishing with my dad on the Illinois River when I was about eight. My grandmother had a farm back in the hills and we would walk across the gravel road right up to the river and fish until the dinner bell rang! I've been a fisherman ever since! I am lucky to have married someone that has a very strong family background in fishing as well. J and I go fishing at least once every week and fish with both sides of our family whenever we see them!   Fishing mentor: My brother John, my father and my husband. Angler(s) you admire: Tommy Biffle Your status, Pro or Am: AM …wait till next year then it is PRO all the way!!! Sponsors: Abundant Life Expressions, Lures by Sam,  Big Fish Tackle, Smith Optics &Alure-Fashionable Fishing Tours that you fish: The WBT will be my first! Brand of boat: Coleman Ram-ex Canoe! Maybe I'll win my fishing boat in the WBT! Notable fishing achievements: If speaking of awards-I have none yet because I've never entered a tournament. However, I've caught many fish in my lifetime and I can't wait to start building my resume! Membership in fishing organizations: B.A.S.S. Favorite Fishing Spot: A secret cove my husband and I found on Lake Ray Roberts on one of our explorative expeditions. All I can say is HUGE BASS! Favorite Fishing Technique: It all depends on where I'm at and what the water is like.          Hobbies: Fishing, Salsa dancing, Clogging and two-stepping. I also love to float rivers and camp. I love to work around my farm and take care of my dogs and farm animals! Favorite food: MEXICAN MEXICAN MEXICAN!  I love to cook and have the best recipe for fish batter you'll ever eat!!! Favorite vacation spot:  Not Expensive- floating the Buffalo River / Expensive-Jamaica. J and I love reggae music and the laid back lifestyle! Something people don't know about me: From the time I was 14 years old,  I was a model, actor, dancer and singer in other countries as well as the States. After years of experience and training, I became a modeling, acting and dancing instructor. In addition to this, I continued to perform professionally for the stage, television, radio and film. I was also a competitive clog dancer and choreographer that specialized in advanced level routines. Photography also became a passion of mine which I studied in college. I utilized this knowledge and experience to build many modeling portfolios for clients. Gardening and _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name:  Caroline “Sunny” Carpenter Hometown:  Ocala, Florida   Occupation: Self Employed Business Developer Family:  Husband (Shawn), Son (Cory) and two daughters (Erica & Danielle) Years fishing: All of my life Fishing mentor: My Husband Angler(s) you admire:  My Husband and Hank Parker Your status: Pro Sponsors: Woodland Home Financing, Audio Obsessions, US Professional title,  Moss Bluff Bait & Tackle, Woodland Outfitters Tours that you fish: WBT Brand of boat: SKEETER 100% Notable fishing achievements: Sharing my love for fishing with children Membership in fishing clubs: B.A.S.S. Favorite Fishing Spot:  St. Johns River / Astor, Florida Favorite Fishing Technique:  Spinner Bait Hobbies:  Fishing, Deer Hunting, Shopping Favorite food:  Chinese   Favorite vacation spot: Big Cedar Lodge, Missouri Something people don't know about me:  I plan to someday hold women’s seminars on experiencing a break thru in your life and secretly studied to become an ordained Minister __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name: Denise Clayton   Hometown: Muscle Shoals, AL Occupation: Flood Insurance Adjuster Family: Partner, 1 Poodle, and several stray cats Years fishing: All my life but, about 18 years Bass Fishing Fishing mentor: My brother, father and a family friend Bennett Stutts Angler(s) you admire: Timmy Horton and Hank Parker Your status: Am Brand of boat: 20’ Bullet w/225 Yamaha Notable fishing achievements: Buying my boat and fishing when I want Membership in fishing clubs: None yet. Favorite Fishing Spot: Wilson Lake Favorite Fishing Technique: Finesse Hobbies: Fishing, fishing and Auburn University football….WAR EAGLE!! Favorite food: Potatoes Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere on the water Something people don't know about me: I hate the telephone! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NAME: Joan Craig   HOMETOWN: London, Arkansas OCCUPATION: Owner and Groomer of Joan's Pet Boutique; Former profession: Certified veterinarian technician. FAMILY: Husband Lester, 6 Children and 13 Grandchildren YEARS FISHING: 26 Years FISHING MENTOR: My husband, Les Craig and pro Aubrey Johson have taught me everything I know about fishing and I am still learning. I feel like I learn something every person that I fish with. Katherine Stuart was my first lady mentor on the tour. ANGLERS I ADMIRE: Chris Houston and Burma Thomas YOUR STATUS: Pro SPONSORS: BassCat Boats, Exide Batteries, Mercury Motors, Motorguide Trolling Motor, Shakespeare, Pflueger Reels, Norman Lures TOURS YOU FISH: WBT, Arkansas Couples and Lake Dardanelle Lady Anglers NOTABLE FISHING ACHIEVEMENTS: I have finished 1st place 30 times, been angler of the year 6 times and have won three boats in different circuits.  Arkansas couple Angler of the Year 2004 & 2005 MEMBERSHIP IN FISHING CLUBS: Lake Dardanelle Lady Anglers WBFA Photo FAVORITE TECHNIQUE: TopWater and Carolina rigging HOBBIES: Swimming, playing cards FAVORITE FOOD: Mexican SOMETHING PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME: I broke my ankle during a Lady Bass tournament and had to fish in the boat on crutches. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NAME: Nicole Cremeans   HOMETOWN: Warren,Ohio OCCUPATION: Mother and Wife. FAMILY: I have 2 and 3yr old boys, a husband Chuck, we take care of my disabled mother in law Sharon and a yellow lab named sunny. YEARS FISHING: 22 yrs FISHING MENTOR: My husband has taught me almost everything I know,but I have to give my parents credit for sparking my interest at an early age ANGLERS I ADMIRE: I have to give creadit to the " old schoolers"...they got the whole thing started and without them there might not be a bassmaster. YOUR STATUS: I am a non-boater but I promise I will become a boater. My boat only has a 115. SPONSORS: Venom Lures TOURS YOU FISH: Ohio Valley Bass Anglers, BASS WBT, and the new BASS federation. NOTABLE FISHING ACHIEVEMENTS: I go for all species of fish and muskies are included.Anyone who fishes for them knows they are illusive and I once caught 4 nice sized ones in around an hours time. MEMBERSHIP IN FISHING CLUBS: When I tried to join the club my husband was in, they said it was men only, so I go to opens and so on where they aren't stuck in the 40's. FAVORITE FISHING SPOT: Mosquito Lake. FAVORITE TECHNIQUE: Finesse. HOBBIES: Hunting, shopping, hair, makeup, XBox, poker, board games,and of course fishing. FAVORITE FOOD: Dirt cake(no not real dirt) FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: West Virginia, I have lots of family there and it seems like time slows down when you're looking down on a fog covered mountain. SOMETHING PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME: Well I am a girly girl and I am scared to death of night crawlers.I will use them if thats what the fish want,but something about them gives me the creeps.LOL silly right? Website: www.freewebs.com/fishiniki _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ D  Name: Sammie Jo Denyes'  Hometown: Baker, Florida Occupation: Pro Angler Family: Husband Jerry, Son Kyle 15, Daughters, Lindsay 13 and Chelsea 18 Years Fishing: I went on my first fishing trip when I was 1 week old, but again you have to remember who my mother is!  I was raised on a lake and have always loved fishing! I took bass fishing seriously when I was about 20. Fishing Mentor: My Mother JoNell Whitstine and my Dad Buddy Whitstine. They taught me the techniques and true love of fishing. Anglers I admire: I admire all women who step up to the plate, so to speak…with jobs, kids husbands etc…it is hard to drop everything and go fishing. However in my time on the water, when I was an amateur, I was fortunate enough to observe some true Pros and admire them to this day: Kathy Magers, Penny Berryman, Sherry Brubaker, Mary DiVincinti, Donna Newberry, and my mother. I could go on…and on… I am proud of all the ladies out there! Status: Pro/Boater Sponsors: Nitro Boats, Bass Pro Shops, Sufix fishing line, Eagle Claw, LaCrosse Footwear, Rat-L-Trap, Biosonix, Arctic Shield , X-system, RockPile Lures, X-tools, Mustang Survival, and Proimageline Tours that I fish: Women's Bassmaster Tour   Brand of boat: Nitro 929CDX Mercury Optimax 225 Notable fishing achievements: 2000 WBFA Amateur Angler of the year, 2000 World Championship Qualifier, and numerous top ten finishes. In 2000, my mother, JoNell Whitstine was angler of the year and I was amateur angler of the year. This was the first time in women's bass fishing history that mother and daughter took top titles. Favorite fishing spot: Lake Fork, Texas Favorite Fishing Tech: Trick Worm Hobbies: Bass fishing, bream fishing, cat fishing, deer hunting, turkey hunting, camping, poetry, painting and being outdoors. My husband, Jerry is my best friend and fishing buddy and I am fortunate to have him beside me in my love for fishing and the outdoors Favorite Food: Crawfish and seafood gumbo Favorite vacation Spot: Going home to Louisiana Something people don't know about me: I use to have my own home-based business. I have a gift, you can say, for Camo painting...anything from trucks to boats to 4 wheelers. It is now more a Hobby, as fishing is first in line. Guys would see something I painted, pull in or call and ask my husband how much he charged, he would laugh and say, “I don't know, you will have to talk to my wife.” Everything that I came in contact with received a camo paint job including some things such as my husbands ice chest.  He started hiding his belongings to avoid my ambitious painting goals! I am a country girl and I live deep in the woods. Last year I killed my first deer. On my next trip out, I killed 2 deer with one shot. So, in addition to fishing, I would have to say I am officially hooked on deer hunting too.   Sammie Joe Denyes' at Bass Pro Shops  in Destin Florida promoting the WBT ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name: Beverly Dickson Hometown: Little Rock, AR Occupation: Spanish Interpreter, Landlord, Retired RN Family: Twins, Nikki & Mandy, 16 years old, adopted from Honduras as infants Years fishing: Since a toddler Fishing mentor: My father, who is deceased Angler(s) you admire: Tammy Richardson, Kathi Hurst Your status: Am Sponsors: Kick'n Bass; Berkley; Adoption Advantage; Spanish Interpreters and Translators Tours that you fish: WBT Notable fishing achievements: Fished the inaugural WBT event at Lake Lewisville, as the first tournament I'd ever attended, even as an observer. Membership in fishing clubs: Lake Dardanelle Lady Anglers Favorite Fishing Spot: Wade's Lake, in northeast Arkansas (no one knows where it is, or can get to it, since it has to be accessed over private property, so the fish are always hungry) Favorite Fishing Technique: I'm still learning, but I think the wacky worm, Texas-rigging, and top-water frogs. Hobbies: Fishing (Duh!), reading, writing, word games, gardening, sewing, repairs (as a single parent and landlord, I fix everything from bicycles, small motors, CD players, appliances, etc., and enjoy it), short-term medical/surgical foreign mission trips, family card games. Favorite food: Frog legs (yes, for real!), cheesecake, shrimp, CHOCOLATE!! Favorite vacation spot: Bay Islands (off Honduras) Something people don't know about me:  I almost croaked from heart failure while climbing Cody's Peak in Jackson Hole, Wyoming (10,000 feet, 30 degree weather)in 2005.  I actually only climbed the last 2000 feet, but it felt like the entire 10,000!!  I seriously considered having them call a helicopter to rescue me. I found out just a few months later that I had three arteries partially occluded, and had to have three stents placed. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ E  Name:Rose Ellis Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama Occupation: Pro-Angler, Owner of a Digital Printing Company (Image Products) Family:Morris (husband), children:  Eric (24), Shannon (20),  Carmen (19) and Cody (12) Years fishing:30 Years for fun, 3 years for competition/fun Fishing mentor: My step-father, Marvin Irvin Angler(s) you admire:Mary DiVincinti, Roland Martin & Mark Menendez and “Barkley” Your status:Pro Sponsors:Tracker Marine/ProCraft/William's Boat Country, Spotsticker Baits, Spank `em Baits Tours that you fish: Guys & Dolls Alabama East Division (2003-current), Women's Bass Fishing Angler (WBFA-2004-2005) and B.A.S.S. WBT (2005-current) Brand of boat: ProCraft 210 SuperPro-Mercury 225 Pro XS Membership in fishing clubs: American Bass Anglers, B.A.S.S., Bass Insider Favorite Fishing Spot: Lake Eufaula Alabama, Santee Cooper Lakes (Marion/Moultrie) South Carolina Favorite Fishing Technique: Finesse fishing with a Spotsticker Jig head and a Spotsticker Finesse worm. Hobbies: Golf and Reading Favorite food:Japanese Favorite vacation spot: Pigeon Forge TN (US) and overseas would be Spain (Andalusia area) Something people don't know about me: I retired from the Navy in July 2005. My last tour of duty was a boot camp instructor for the Reserves. _______________________________________________________________________________ Name:  Angie Everitt Hometown: Livingston, Texas Occupation: Fiscal Officer - Probation Department Years Fishing: I have fished as long as I can remember, but bass fishing started 12 years ago. Fishing Mentor: My husband Ted Anglers you admire: Clay Dyer - after seeing him on BassCenter recently, I have become an admirer of his. He is amazing! Ted Everitt for having the patience to teach me a thing or two. Also, all the Women fishing the WBT. It takes a lot of time, money, effort and sacrifice to make these tournaments. Your Status: Am Tours you fish: WBT Brand of Boat: Stratos Notable fishing achievements: In 1994, I went to Sam Rayburn for the first time. Around 2 pm that October afternoon, I caught a 10.12! That day is what started my passion for bass fishing. Also, have been fishing Pigs & Hawgs bass club for 6 years. Finished in 5th place overall in 2002 and 6th place in 2005. Favorite Fishing Technique:Texas Rig Favorite Fishing Spot: I have two favorites: Lake Livingston and Sam Rayburn Hobbies:Reading novels, card and board games, golf, flower gardening, shopping for fishing tackle. Favorite Food:Tex Mex Something people don't know about me: I am from Alabama. I was born and raised in Elmore County. I grew up in a very small town on Lake Jordan (Slapout, Alabama). I lived there until I moved to Texas 17 years ago. Also, last year in October while the WBT fished the preview on Lewisville, I was having brain surgery in Houston. After living my entire life without a health problem, the tumor was discovered in 2005. I am fully recovered and feel very blessed to be fishing the WBT. www.angieeveritt.com/ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ F  Name: Rhonda Ford      Hometown: Cave Spring, Georgia Occupation:  Customer Service Rep - Zartic, Inc. Family:  Charlie and Jenny Years fishing:  All my life Fishing mentor:  Carole Hollingsworth Angler(s) you admire: Penny Berryman, Chris Houston, Thomas O'Bryant, Lee Marshall and my Dad Your status:  Am soon to be a Pro Sponsors:  www.coosatackle.com, Secret Weapon Lures & my wonderful husband Tours that you fish:  American Bass Angler and the WBT Brand of boat: Don't have one yet! Notable fishing achievements:  Finished 11th in the very first WBT as a non-boater, won 2 ABA tournaments as a non-boater, the first woman to get a check in an ABA Nationals for weight Membership in fishing clubs:  American Bass Angler, BASS, North American Fisherman & former member of the WBFA   Favorite Fishing Spot:  Neely Henry Lake and Pickwick Lake Favorite Fishing Technique:  Jigs and soft plastics Hobbies:  traveling and fishing Favorite food:  I have a serious sweet tooth!  Desserts are my favorite! Favorite vacation spot: Somewhere on the water Something people don't know about me:  I am part of the prison ministries here in Rome, GA.   The women are precious and in need of real love and kindness.  Their lives are filled with such negative influences that it brings tears to my eyes to hear their stories.  I feel like the lord has brought me here to share my enthusiasm and joy with them.  I realized that we all could be where they are and how precious freedom really is.  These women have children, husbands and parents that have turned their backs on them and I believe that I am there to let them know that they don't have to feel all alone in this world.   _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ G  Name: Julie "Snoops" Garriety Hometown: Grapevine, Texas Occupation: Crime Analysts Fort Worth Police Family: Husband, and 13 year old Son Years fishing: 40 Fishing mentor: Mother, Dad, Grandmother Angler(s) you admire: Ron Peterson, Jimmy Houston Your status, Pro or Am: Both, but mostly AM Sponsors: Arkie Lures PRO STAFF, Fort Worth Police officer Association, Chicken Express, Blagg Goodyear, Stephen Anderson DDS, The Hair Studio, Stephanie Gonzalez Attorney, The Way Station Gas and Grocery, Gotcha Distributing. Tours that you fish: WBT, North Texas Ladies, the Two of Us. Brand of boat: Bass Tracker PT 175 2003 Silver Anniversary Edition Notable fishing achievements: WBT-2006-2007 Membership in fishing clubs: BASS, PAA, BASS INSIDER Favorite Fishing Spot: Lake Fork, and anywhere there is fish. Favorite Fishing Technique: I love soft plastics. Hobbies: Fishing, camping and fighting crime Favorite food: Mexican Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere there is water so I can toss a line in the water. Something people don't know about me: I have my hair license and I use to roof houses, I am kind of a Jack of all Trades, master of Many. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Name: Barbara Gaskins Home State: Virginia                        Occupation: Straddle carrier operator  (crane) Family: Husband of 23 years--his name is John Kleinknecht. I also have a son named Braxton Gaskins Years fishing: Longer than most of the girls have been born Fishing mentor: My husband Angler(s) you admire: Kevin VanDam. Your status: Non-boater Sponsors: Me Tours that you fish: WBT, WBFA 2001 thru 2005, Bass-n- Babes 1997 thru 1999 Brand of boat: Lowe Notable fishing achievements: Was in the top 6 every year I fished the WBFA   Favorite Fishing Spot: My back yard       Favorite Fishing Technique: Zara Spook Hobbies: Softball Favorite food: Chocolate Something people don't know about me: I love animals Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere hot WBFA Photo   _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name: Marsha Gipson   Hometown: Bigelow, Arkansas Occupation: Hydrologic Technician for the U.S. Geological Survey Years fishing: 11 plus years. Fishing mentor: Jan Heavener, Judy Gould, Reba Cargile, and many others. Angler(s) you admire: Penny Berryman and Hank Parker Your status: Pro Sponsors: Xtreme Fitness and McFarland Eye Center Tours that you fish: Women's Bassmaster Tour, Central Arkansas Bass `N Gals, and Fourche Valley Bass Club. In the past I have fished Angler's Choice Couples, a few of the WBFA tournaments and a few of the Bass N Gal tournaments. Brand of boat: Hawk, and would like to upgrade. Notable fishing achievements: In 2006 inducted into the Fourche Valley Bass Club as an honorary member. Won three and placed second in two local club tournaments in the 2005 season. 1996 Rookie of the year for the Central Arkansas Bass `N Gals. Membership in fishing clubs: B.A.S.S., Central Arkansas Bass `N Gals, and Fourche Valley Bass Club Favorite Fishing Spot: Lake Ouachita in the spring. Favorite Fishing Technique: Finesse, Carolina Rig, Crankbaits, and topwater when it is working. Hobbies: Fishing, camping, hiking, scuba diving, and almost any other outdoor activity. Favorite food: Steak! Favorite vacation spot: Belize Website ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name: Laura Gober   Hometown:  Pendergrass, Georgia Occupation:  Director of Compliance Services for GA Credit Union League Family: Husband- Trent, two cats- Sweet and Jolly Years fishing:  15 Fishing mentor: My husband Trent      Angler(s) you admire: Penny Berryman Your status: Pro Sponsors: Stratos Boats, Tru-Tungsten, Lowrance Electronics, Gwinnett Marine,  and Sworming Hornet Lures. Tours that you fish:  American Bass Anglers, Boating Atlanta and WBT. Brand of boat: 2006 Stratos ProXL with Yamaha 225 Notable fishing achievements: Qualified for the BASS Federation Top Six 3times, Qualified for the American Bass Angler Championship in 2004, Qualifiedfor the Boating Atlanta Classic in 2004 Membership in fishing clubs:  Georgia Peaches Bass Club where I am currently the Vice President. Favorite Fishing Spot:  Any lake Favorite Fishing Technique: Jig, worm or crankbait Hobbies:  Fishing   Favorite food: Mexican Favorite vacation spot:  Anywhere I can fish Something people don't know about me: I was born in Okinawa, Japan.  Myfather was with the telephone company. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ H  Name: Jan (Jones) Heavener Hometown: Sherwood, Arkansas Occupation: Hydrologic Technician Family: Charles my husband, 2 step-daughters Karleia (Ralph), Kimberly (Shawn), 4 Beautiful grandkids, Anthony (10), Brodie (5), Madison (4), Samantha (3) and a black Lab, Molly                Years fishing: 23 Fishing mentor: My husband “Charles” Angler(s) you admire: Larry Nixon, Hank Parker Your status:Pro Sponsors: Ramada Worldwide, Bass Cat Boats, Mercury Marine, Triple Fish Tours that you fish: BassnGal, WBFA, WBT Brand of boat: Bass Cat Puma Notable fishing achievements: Qualified for 5 world Championships Favorite Fishing Spot: Lake Sam Rayburn Favorite Fishing Technique: Carolina Rig, Crank bait Hobbies: Hunting, Camping, Canoeing Favorite food: Anything but Raisins and BBQ chips Favorite vacation spot: Mexico on the beach Something people don't know about me: I have a twin brother that is 6 ft tall…. I love to read on the deer stand at deer camp. No one knows how many deer I have missed because I have tears from a sad part in a book and I can't see to shoot.   _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name:  Debra Hengst Hometown:  San Antonio, Texas Occupation:  Insurance Agent - Touring Angler Family:  Single Years fishing:  All my life Fishing mentor: Tommy Jenkins - Kathy Magers - Penny Berryman Angler(s) you admire:  Rick Clunn Your status : Pro Sponsors: Skeeter Boats - Yamaha Motors - Strike King Lure Company - Lowrance Electronics - Texas Sidewinder Rods - Sufix Fishing Line - Exide Batteries - Koehler Chiropractic Clinic - Auto Extras - Multi-Seal - Fish Hedz - Anchor Marine Tours that you fish: WBT only in 2006 - past years Texas Tournament Trail - Everstart - Basschamps - BassNGals - WBFA - Anglers Choice - Honey Hole - BAST Brand of boat: 2006 zx225 Skeeter Notable fishing achievements: Team Championship 1993 - 1st place 51.00 lbs 10 fish Falcon Lake Tx  2005 Texas Tournament Trail (TTT) Pro-Am making the top 20 cut on Richland Chambers Membership in fishing clubs: No Favorite Fishing Spot: Falcon Lake, Texas Favorite Fishing Technique: Soft jerkbait or crankbaiting Hobbies: Fishing Favorite food: Just about anything Favorite vacation spot: Disneyworld (I love wearing my Mickey Mouse ears) Something people don't know about me: Before I owned my first bass boat, which was a jet drive Tracker in 1997, I was a pretty darn good Barrel Racer and roper competing in rodeos.  I was already a seasoned “road warrior”, so switching over from a horse trailer to pulling a boat down the road was pretty easy for me, just the height difference.  I just haven't figured out if the feeding and maintenance on a horse is cheaper than filling up my boats 50 gallon gas tanks. www.debrahengst.com