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Nate Carlson - Co-Angler, Minnesota
Full Name: Nate Carlson
Age: 29
Hometown: Rochester, MN
State Federation: MN
Division: Northern
Occupation: Paint Contractor
Family: Soon to be wife Jill
When & why did you begin bass fishing? My dad got me hooked on bass fishing at a young age, but I really got addicted when I got my own boat and could begin investigating areas on my own.
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? Qualifying for the TBF Championship!
Biggest catch; when, where & how: Well, my most memorable catch was definitely the 4lb 9oz I caught at the Fort Madison Divisional.
Do you have a good luck charm or certain thing you do when it comes to fishing? If so, what is it? I will wear certain hats or shirts
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? KVD or Skeet Reese
John Garcia - Co-Angler, Oklahoma
Full Name: John Garcia
Age: 47
Hometown: Mustang, Oklahoma
State Federation: Oklahoma
Division: Central
Occupation: Owner Pest Control Business
Family: Wife Sondra 24 years 2 children 1 grandson (future fishing buddy)
When & why did you begin bass fishing? Wife bought me a fishing pole thought we could save money by less Golf & more Fishing Ha!
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? So far my first Divisional at Amistad I was in Aw of the whole experience
Biggest catch; when, where & how: My most memorable catches 2 -7.5 lb smallmouth two weeks apart same point, same swimbait. One in practice for Club Tournament, the other in a Qualifier practice
Do you have a good luck charm or certain thing you do when it comes to fishing? If so, what is it? I love it when Your fishing with intensity and you finally decide to get a drink of water , talk to your partner , answer your phone, and you check your lure to find out you’ve got a fish on . I get a real kick out of that. [22310]
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? It would mean a lot to see the pride in my families face at weigh- in when you do well that’s a really good feeling
Scott Janus - Angler, Connecticut
Full Name: Scott A Janus
Age: 46
Hometown: Wallingford, CT
State Federation: Connecticut
Division: Mid-Atlantic
Occupation: HVAC Mech
Family: Wife Karen, son - Scott Jr, daughter - Kimber
When & why did you begin bass fishing? I fished as a child in the salt and fresh water ,when I went into the army I stopped fishing until I was in my mid 20's.I started out renting boats at a local lake and that’s all it took from there bass fishing has turned into an addiction for me.
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? I'm not putting pressure on myself , i'm just going to have fun and enjoy the experience .If I do well great if not I'm just excited that I was fortunate enough to make it to this level.
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Karl Snyder - Co-Angler, Kentucky
Full Name: Karl Snyder
Age: 61
Hometown: Cincinnati
State Federation: Kentucky
Division: Southern
Occupation: Retired Educator/Cincinnati Public Schools
Family: Son Bryan and wife Angela, Daughter Amanda and husband Chris, Son BJ Wesselman, 4 grand kids - Kelley and Karl; Nathaniel and Robyn
When & why did you begin bass fishing? 30 year member of the Ohio/Kentucky Bass Casters (OKBC), fished the first Operation Bass Tournament
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? Watching Bryan advance through the co-angler ranks and become the proud owner of a new Ranger this year.
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? Rick Clunn for his mental contributions to the sport
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? To win would bring recognition to the Kentucky Bass Federation
Next Weeks Spotlights
Bruce Acox - NH :: Robby Fleshman - WV :: Steve Quiggins - IN :: Kalem Tippett - ACA, KY
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