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Gilbert Gagner - Co-Angler, Vermont
Full Name: Gilbert Gagner
Age: 41
Hometown: Highgate Springs, Vermont
State Federation: Vermont
Division: Eastern Division
Occupation: Owner of a convenience store & Fishing Guide on Lake Champlain
Family Members (wife, children): wife- Mindy
When & why did you begin bass fishing? In 1991 because I enjoyed the competition
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? Making Nationals in 2008 after missing 2 straight years by one ounce.
Biggest catch; when, where & how: In 1992 in Mallets Bay I caught a 6.07 Largemouth on a Red Shad Culprit Worm.
Do you have a good luck charm or certain thing you do when it comes to fishing? If so, what is it? Any change I find on the ground is “Lucky” and I carry it with me all season.
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? Joel Richardson from Kernersville, NC
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? Words can’t describe!!
Jim Boyle - Co-Angler, Alabama
Full Name: James A. Boyle (Jim)
Age: 47
Hometown: Camp Hill, Alabama
State Federation: Alabama
Division: Southern
Occupation: Engineer, Michelin Tire Corporation
Family: 2 Daughters – Brittany 24, Morgan 23
When & why did you begin bass fishing? 1982, enjoyment of outdoors, camaraderie and competition.
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? Taking my daughters fishing when they were young, taking my grandsons now. Winning the Alabama Qualifier on Lake Eufaula, competing in the Southern Divisional.
Biggest catch; when, where & how:
Single bass – 9.61 largemouth on Lake Wedowee with a worm, May 2008
5 fish limit – 26.61 on Lake Guntersville with texas rigged worm, spinnerbait, June 2008.
Name someone who is a hero to you or would like to meet someday? General Norman Schwarzkopf
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? Positive representation of the Alabama Federation, opportunity to fish in more levels of competition.
Sidney Ziegler - Co-Angler, Montana
Full Name: Sidney lee Ziegler
Age: 26
Hometown: Billings, Montana
State Federation: Montana
Division: Northwestern
Occupation: Contractor
When & why did you begin bass fishing? 2005 Brother in law introduced me to bass fishing
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? Winning anglers of the year with my father in a tournament circuit finishing all first places
Biggest catch; when, where & how: six and a half pound northern strain largemouth from local pond on a swim bait
Do you have a good luck charm or certain thing you do when it comes to fishing? If so, what is it? If a song is stuck in my head and I catch a fish I sing it all day
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? Mike Iaconelli
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? Fishing and the outdoors are my passion to possibly fish professionally would be a dream come true.
Jay Keith - Angler, South Carolina
Full Name: Jay Keith
Age: 44
Hometown: Camden, SC
State Federation: South Carolina
Division: Southern
Occupation: Accounts Manager for IVC Technologies
Family Members: Wife – Julie; Son - Will
When & why did you begin bass fishing? I began bass fishing with my father when I was 4 or 5 years old. In 1997 I fished a tournament in Alabama and I’ve been hooked since.
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? Winning the Southern Divisional on Lake Murray in June of 2009.
Biggest catch; when, where & how: 24.6lbs TBF Qualifier Lake Murray February 2008
Do you have a good luck charm or certain thing you do when it comes to fishing? If so, what is it? No good luck charm, but if I’m doing well in tournaments, I like to where the same clothes. It helps to have a washer and dryer during multi day events. HA
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? I don’t really have a one hero. I can say my hero’s are all the Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen that protect this country so we can enjoy the freedom we have. Semper Fi
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? In my mind, it would be a great accomplishment considering the fierce competiveness and skill of each angler participating. Then being able to test my skills against some of the best anglers in the world. In other words, it would be awesome.
Next Week's Spotlights:
Leo Bevelaqua - RI, Boyd Golightly - ID, Tim Cameron - DC, Dom Gambardella - CT
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