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Randy Pierson - Co-Angler, California
Full Name: Randy Pierson
Age: 38
Hometown: Oakdale CA
State Federation: California
Division: SouthWestern
Occupation: Patent Draftsman and Gun Accessories Supply sales rep
Family: Wife - Jan, kids - Jacob and Megann
When & why did you begin bass fishing? At the age of 6 when my dad started taking me.
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far?
Winning the WON Bass Pro Western Classic in 2002
Biggest catch; when, where & how: 13.25lb, Lake Tulloch on a brush hog. Five fish limit in a tournament for 30.41lbs at lake Don Pedro on swimbaits and jigs.
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? I think that school teachers are heroes, they mold the future generation. I would like to meet KVD.
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? It would mean a lot to me. Anytime you win an event it is a huge accomplishment and you were the best angler that day, no matter what level the tournament is.
Marlon Algier - Co-Angler, Deleware
Full Name: Marlon D. Algier
Age: 54
Hometown: Greenwood, Delaware
State Federation: Delaware
Division: Mid-Atlantic
Occupation: Mason
Family: Brenda—wife, 3 children Mark, Chris, & Jared
When & why did you begin bass fishing? I began bass fishing in 1973 as a hobby.
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? Winning our State Federation “Mr. Bass” title in 2009, so I will be team captain.
Biggest catch; when, where & how: My biggest catch was 26 lbs in 5 bass on Red Mill Pond, a local hot spot for big bass. I caught this bag on a jig in spring 2009.
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? Ricky Clunn
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? I would look forward to competing in the All American and hopefully the Forrest Wood cup to represent Delaware.
Danny Carter - Angler, Mississippi
Full Name: Danny Carter
Age: 58
Hometown: Hernando, Mississippi
State Federation: Mississippi
Division: Central
Occupation: Retired Police Dept.(Memphis) Owner (sporting goods store)
Family: Wife Linda, Daughter Jennifer, Son Phillip, 5 grandchildren
When & why did you begin bass fishing? Began fishing in a bass club in 1976, and have loved the competition ever since.
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? Won a charity tournament, for St. Jude Hospital, against 700 plus fishermen
Biggest catch; when, where & how: 8.50 lb. bass on the Tennessee Tom Bigbee Waterway, at Columbus, Ms
Do you have a good luck charm or certain thing you do when it comes to fishing? If so, what is it? My good luck charm is PRAYER
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? JESUS is my Hero, and I will meet him one day
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? If I won the TBFNC in Knoxville, Tn, it would allow me to fish against the big boys for a year, and compete at the highest level, before this thing called old age , sneaks up on me. [19151]
Donny Awtry - Angler, Texas
Full Name: Donny Awtry
Age: 48
Hometown: Watauga
State Federation: Texas
Division: Central
Occupation: Assembler—General Motors (30 yrs)
Family: Wife Janice, Children - Justin 25, Kim 24
When & why did you begin bass fishing? About 6 yrs old, my Dad took me
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? Catching a 9lb and a 8lb in a local tournament
Biggest catch; when, where & how: 9lbs an 12ozs –East Texas farm pond—spinner bait
Name someone who is a hero to you or would like to meet someday? My Dad
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? It would allow me to pursue a great opportunity and do what I have always wanted to do.
Next Week's Spotlights:
Scott Janus - CT, Karl Snyder - KY, Nate Carlson - MN, John Garcia - OK
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