Anderson, Duane

Status: Pro

Hometown: Coon Rapids

I have been tournament fishing for 20 plus years. I started out fishing club tournaments with many of the guys that are still fishing now. We have been competing in the local big money events the last 10 years, now mainly the Silverado Pro/Am. It is th

Bassett, Jason

Status: Pro

Hometown: Blaine, MN

This will be Jason's second season as a Pro Angler. He has 3 wins as an Am in the Silverado ProAm. Married to Jennifer he has a daughter and son. In 2004 started Disabled Fishing Veterans taking disabled veterans fishing.

Beckermann, Dan

Status: Pro

Hometown: Sauk Centre, MN

Dan is married and has 1 daughter. Employeed by Breitbach Construction. Sponsors include: Ranger Boats, Evinrude, MinnKota, Frankies, Mustang Bar, Centre Sound,Digger Anchors & John Wiese Ford

Beilke, Keith

Status: Pro

Hometown: Alexandria MN.

As the saying goes Eat Sleep Fish thats all I do, fish out of my Ranger Boat or think about fishing out of my Ranger Boat, isn't it great living in the USA. Thanks to my sponsor SnowTech Magazine

Berg, Jason

Status: Pro

Hometown: Minnetonka

Jason currently competes on the Bassmaster Open trail all over the country and at the top level in Minnesota. He has enjoyed success at all levels of tournament fishing and has numerous Top 10 finishes and several wins under his belt. He works for Tetra

Bliss, Dustin

Status: Pro

Hometown: Brooklyn Park, MN

Bonnema, Scott

Status: Pro

Hometown: Zimmerman, MN

Sponsored by; Rapala, Ranger Boats, Mercury Outboards, Minnkota, Humminbird, Northland Tackle, Frankies Marine & North Star Imaging. Family: Wife Nancy, two children Kevin 17 and Katie 14. Long time Local and National tournament angler. FISHI

Braaten, Tom

Status: Pro

Hometown: Jordan, MN

Sponsors include: Ranger Boats, Yamaha Outboards, Yum, Booyah, Bomber, XCaliber, Rebel, Heddon, Cotton Cordell, Silver Thread, Smithwick and Arbogast.

Capra, Ted

Status: Pro

Hometown: Blaine, MN

Legendary Minnesota Professional Angler. Member of the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame. Sponsors include: Ranger Boats, Evinrude Outboards and Friendly Chevrolet

Capra, Dean

Status: Pro

Hometown: Blaine, MN

Cline, Brad

Status: Pro

Hometown: Shakopee, MN

Cosgrove, Terry

Status: Pro

Hometown: Carlos, MN

Curtis, Jerry

Status: Pro

Hometown: Sartell, MN

A veteran tournament angler 20 years experience Jerry earned a 3rd Place finish in the Lake Minnetonka Tournament in 2006. He has several top 20 finishes and was the winner of the 2000 Minnesota Pro-Am Championship on Lake Vermillion.

DuDek, Jason

Status: Pro

Hometown: Tonka Bay, MN

This Triton Pro angler grew up fishing for salmon and trout on Lake Ontario in New York. After convincing his dad to try bass fishing Jason fished his first bass tournament in 1991. In 2006 he earned an 8th place finish on Green Lake & a 6th on Lake Mi

Ek, Wayne

Status: Pro

Hometown: Alexandria, Mn.

Wayne is a full time fishing guide in the Alexandria Minnesota area and owner of Agape Outdoors LLC.(dba)Agape Fishing Guides (www.agapefishingguides.com). He started fishing tournaments in the late 80's and has been fishing tournaments ever since. Along

Feider, Seth

Status: Pro

Hometown: Bloomington

Becoming a professional bass angler has been my dream since I can remember. Fishing the Silverado Pro-Am Bass Tour is helping to make my dream a reality! As a professional angler, I look for every opportunity to participate in and promte this great sport.

Sponsors:Ranger Boats, Evinrude Outboards, Frankies Marine, Lakes Area Custom Builders, All-Terrain Tackle

Fiedler, Dennis

Status: Pro

Hometown: Minnetonka, MN

Started bass fishing after college when I joined the Tacklebusters Bass Club. I learned bass fishing from some of the best bass anglers in MN including Jim Moynagh, Duane Anderson, Conrad and Corey Guttenfelder & Pat Martin who were members of the club.

Frisch, Michael

Status: Pro

Hometown: Elbow Lake, MN

Mike is a converted walleye anger who's caught the bass bug. A member of the "Fishing the Midwest" fishing team. Sponsors include: Northland Tackle, Berkley, Abu Garcia, Fenwick, Frabil, Cabelas, Ranger, MinnKota & Humminbird.

Haag, Shaun

Status: Pro

Hometown: Eden Valley, MN

Tournament angling for 8 years. Sponsored by: Calcutta, Woodies Rattles, Shaggy Jigs, FutureBass.com, Setyr Rods, Mikes Bait & Tackle.

Jensen, Brian

Status: Pro

Hometown: Big Lake, MN

This Ranger Pro Angler took home 1st place honors at the first stop, Green Lake. With 26.10 lbs of smallmouth the$10,000.00 check fit well! Sponsors include: Ranger Boats, Mercury Motors

Johnson, Scott

Status: Pro

Hometown: Blaine, MN

Keller, Chad

Status: Pro

Hometown: St. Cloud, MN

This Skeeter Pro Angler enjoys teaching people to fish.

Klemm, Matt

Status: Pro

Hometown: Alexandria, MN

Krause, Brian

Status: Pro

Hometown: Victoria, MN

Kuhn, Bob

Status: Pro

Hometown: Champlin, MN

Accomplishments: 1st-Silverado ProAm Alexandria 2007, 4th place FLW Federation State Tournament Horseshoe Chain 2007, 4th place Anoka Smallmouth Bass Championship 2007, 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th place finishes in past BASS Federation State Tournaments.

Lankki, Shawn

Status: Pro

Hometown: Big Lake, MN

Lee, Howie

Status: Pro

Hometown: Brooklyn Park, MN

Howie is a vetran tournament angler with a recent Mississippi River win. A Fleet Mgr at Friendly Chevrolet & also owner of Sumpin Sumpin Jigs at http://www.sumpnsumpnjigs.com/

Lee, Steve

Status: Pro

Hometown: Crystal, MN

This will be my first year fishing the Silverado tour. I know it has to be a great tour as I was unable to sign up last year since since it was already full. I am the owner/operator of Lone Drake Waterfowl Outfitters. (www.lonedrake.net) I look forward to

Leifermann, Bradley

Status: Pro

Hometown: Andover, MN

Two-time winner of the Don Shelby US Invitational Tournament. Sponsored by: Friendly Chevrolet, Rapala, Diawa, Vexilar, Terminator, Blue Fox, Storm & Berkley.

Leuthner, Brad

Status: Pro

Hometown: Victoria, MN

With 28 tournaments behind him Brad has finished in the money 22 times with a 3rd place on Mille Lacs and 4rh in the 2006

Longerbone, Bradley

Status: Pro

Hometown: Savage, MN

A senior IT Manager, married with 2 children. Finished 4th at Green Lake and 2nd on Lake Minnetonka in 2006. Brad is sponsored by All-Terrain Tackle.

Martin, Patrick

Status: Pro

Hometown: WATKINS

Merthan, Jim

Status: Pro

Hometown: Woodbury, MN

Qualified SIlverado Top Ten Shootout 2007 and 2006. Two Pro Am wins Leech Lake 2001 and Rainy Lake 2003. 27 years tournament fishing. Sponsor Northland Tackle.

Murphy, Lonnie

Status: Pro

Hometown: Ramsey, Mn

Otto, Ryan

Status: Pro

Hometown: Buffalo, MN

This is my first year on the the Silverado Pro-Am tour. Peviously I fished the BASS Weekend series as a Pro and Fishers of Men events. I am on the Futurebass.com prostaff and sponsored by Daiwa, Frabill, and E.W. Day Plumbing.

Patock, John

Status: Pro

Hometown: Sacred Heart, MN

Pauer, Bob

Status: Pro

Hometown: Mound, MN

A professional airline pilot & pro angler Bob most recently competed in the North Carolina Ranger Owner's Tournament on Kerr Lake. In a field of 343 boats he earned a 6th Place finish. He has finished in the money in over 60% of tournaments fished!

Pelletier, Rick

Status: Pro

Hometown: Anoka, MN

Rick's been tournament fishing for 18 years and been a competitor in the Bass Master's Classic. As for his family he says

Picha, Michael

Status: Pro

Hometown: New Prague, MN

With 20 years of tournament experience this Ranger Pro is married with 4 children. He is owner of Picha Electric in New Prague, MN.

Picha, Joseph

Status: Pro

Hometown: New Prague, MN

Joe has been tournament fishing since 1984. Presently retired after owning a cabinet shop for 27 years. Crown Royal Big Bass winner Alexandria Tournament 2007.

Pietrzak, Doug

Status: Pro

Hometown: St. Cloud, MN

I've an addiction to fishing, spending about 130 days a year on the water. If I could find a way to fish for a living and not interfere with tournament fishing I would do it. Sponsors: Woodies Rattlers, Stub's Marine, Leena Lures, Shaggy Jigs, Setyr Rods

Polencheck, Mike

Status: Pro

Hometown: Medina

2nd year as Silverado Pro. Finished 3rd Place on Minnetonka in 2007. 2005 Silverado Amateur of the year. President of the Happy Hookers Bassmasters out of Rockford, MN.

Putnam, Cory

Status: Pro

Hometown: Brandon, MN

A talented young angler with a bright future ahead! When asked to describe himself he replied: "win, loose or draw I'm always smiling at the end of the day!"

Ranstrom, Leroy

Status: Pro

Hometown: Minneapolis

A veteran tournament angler over 25 years experience including in some of Leroy 1st place finishs is a 1st Place in the 1st Silverado pro am Tournament of Champions on Lake Minnetonka in 1994.Leroy has also fish the Bassmaster Tour Central Division fo

Rasmussen, Clarence

Status: Pro

Hometown: Alexandria, MN

Raveling, Shane

Status: Pro

Hometown: Jordan, Mn

Avid outdoorsman with numerous tournament wins including the 2006 Silverado Championship. Sponsors include m-y wedge, Gloomis rods, Northland Tackle and Rapala and Storm lures.

Ritter, John

Status: Pro

Hometown: St. Paul, MN

John has 10 years experience tournament fishing. Sponsors include: Highland Autostar Collision Center

Roundsley, John

Status: Pro

Hometown: Monticello, MN

Sharpe III, Earl

Status: Pro

Hometown: St. Paul, MN

Earl has been tournament fishing 28 years. His sponsors include: Warner Dock, Stratos Boats, Evinrude Motors, Mann's Bait Co. & Alexander's Imports.

Smith, Buckley

Status: Pro

Hometown: Lindstrom, MN

Stevenson, John

Status: Pro

Hometown: Orangeburg, South Carolina

I have been fishing for more than 50 years, and professionally for more than 30 of those years. I have twenty six top ten finishes, including winning the Minnetonka Bass Classic along with three other first place finishes.

Stevenson, Trevor

Status: Pro

Hometown: Spring Lake Park, Minnesota

I have been fishing professionally for eight years, and as an amateur three years prior to that. I have ten top five finishes, which includes two first place wins on North/South Center.

Vucinovich, Justin

Status: Pro

Hometown: Minnetonka

general contractor Wife Jodi two kids Tayler & Cooper Two white Labs Dakota & Rainger hobbies Lure making and Pheasant hunting with the dogs Sponsors Tamarack Construction - Oakley Eye Wear - Under Armor - Capras Outdoors - Continental Diamond Tam

Wicht III, John

Status: Pro

Hometown: Rogers, MN

Married with 4 kids. Love to fish.

Wicht Jr., John

Status: Pro

Hometown: Osseo, MN

Wilcox, Josh

Status: Pro

Hometown: Annandale, MN

Willis, Roland

Status: Pro

Hometown: St. Francis

Sponsors: Capras Sporting Goods, Interstate Battery of Brooklyn Park, Appollo Systems, and last but not least my Family Renee (wife) and Rachael (daughter).

Wilson, Aaron

Status: Pro

Hometown: Brooklyn Park

I am a 2008 graduate of Osseo Sr. High. I'm a member of Bassinator's Youth Club. This is my first pro-am tour. I'll be attending North Hennepin Community College in the fall. Looking forward to learning as much as I can.

Young, Andy

Status: Pro

Hometown: Mound, MN

Zadrazil, Cody

Status: Pro

Hometown: Minnetonka, MN

Eight years tournament experience. Sponsored by: Outkast Tackle.

Ahles, Paul

Status: Am

Hometown: Brooklyn Park, MN

Anderson, Jon

Status: Am

Hometown: Crystal, MN

Bakken, James

Status: Am

Hometown: Chaska, MN

James(Jim) Bakken Age 43 Chaska, Mn. Married,has two Children. Employed with Eden Prairie Schools(Mech). Bass Fishing Clubs-Fishers of Men(East) and Viking Bass Masters. Jim looks forward to turning (Pro) with the Silverado.

Berg, Loren

Status: Am

Hometown: East Bethel, MN

Ten years tournament experience. Sponsored by Capra's Sporting Goods.

Buhr, Brian

Status: Am

Hometown: Faribault, Mn

Sponsors include: Ranger Boats, Als Speciality Marine Rochester,Gamma Technologies,and my family.

Burt, Mike

Status: Am

Hometown: Savage, MN

Tournement fishing for ten years in clubs and pro-ams. This format is so much fun to fish because you are always learning from the pro anglers that you are paired up with. I enjoy fishing with topwater baits and with jigs the most.

Cade, Ben

Status: Am

Hometown: Buffalo, MN

Ben is married, has one daughter and currently resides in Buffalo. He has been fishing competitively for four years. When not fishing, Ben's other interests involve waterfowl hunting, guiding and outdoor photography.

Camarote, Eric

Status: Am

Hometown: Rogers, MN

Last year in the KFAN St. Jude on lake Minnetonka I was very fortunate to fish with Dion Hibdon the 1st day and Guido Hibdon on the second day. It was an incrdedible experience.

Cline, John

Status: Am

Hometown: Savage

1st year fishing the Silverado Member of Westonka Bass Club

Coleman, Chad

Status: Am

Hometown: Elk River, MN

After winning a boat, motor & trailer Chad decided to start fishing. He's been married 5 years and has 2 young children. He also enjoys fishing in a multispecies league each week.

Danielson, Mike

Status: Am

Hometown: Plymouth, MN

This is my 3rd year fishing the Silverado's as an Am. I am a loan officer who is married with one son and another kid on the way. My wife, my sister (Becky Danielson who is the person that really runs the Fishers of Men MN West tournaments) and I start

Dedeker, Timothy

Status: Am

Hometown: Shakopee, MN

Downey, Bob

Status: Am

Hometown: Eagan, MN

I'm 20 years old and began fishing Jr. BASS tournaments at age 15. I will be a Junior at the University of Iowa this upcoming fall and am also president of the University of Iowa Bass Fishing Team. Sponsored by All Terrain Tackle.

Dubuqe, Joe

Status: Am

Hometown: Plymouth, MN

Retired grandfather with two grandsons. Have fished since I was a kid. Love to learn from the pros and then teach my grandsons!

Felix, Jeff

Status: Am

Hometown: Lakeville

Local tornament angler for past eight yrs. fished the Silverado series for the last three years with three top ten finishes.

Feyo, Ron

Status: Am

Hometown: Brooklyn Center,MN

Sponsors: Lone Drake Waterfowl Outfitters

Flanagan, Tim

Status: Am

Hometown: St Cloud, MN

This will be my second year fishing as a co-angler with the Silverado Tour. Last year was such a great experience I had to come back again. I have fished mostly salt water and grew up on the fishing boats in San Diego. The 10 years I lived in Alaska I mo

Fritze, Rob

Status: Am

Hometown: Prior Lake

Second year fishing Silverado Bass Tour as an amateur.

Geiser, Doug

Status: Am

Hometown: Lauderdale, MN

Doug began tournament bass fishing in 1994. Doug's been fishing the Silverado Tour 3 years. He's a sales associate for Specialty Wines and Beverages. He's married & has an 11 year old daughter. Sponsored by Evan Williams Kentucky Bourbon.

Gilbertson, Matt

Status: Am

Hometown: Alexandria, MN

Godwin, Brian

Status: Am

Hometown: Anoka, MN

This first year Silverado Am has been bass fishing for 20 years. Employed by Sportsmens Warehouse. For the past 5 years he's been a member of the North Metro Fishing Club. He's sponsored by Sportsmens Warehouse.

Gomez, Dannie

Status: Am

Hometown: Bloomington, MN

Gossard, Travis

Status: Am

Hometown: Rogers, MN

Nursing myself off of the snoopy pole, a passion for bass fishing emerged that has never faded. From scouring the shores of the whitefish chain, home of the family cabin, to rocketing down the mississippi in a fancy ranger boat, bass fishing has becom

Grefsrud, Aaron

Status: Am

Hometown: Buffalo, MN

This Buffalo High School Junior is looking forward to his first year with the Silverado Pro-Am. He has been tournament fishing for 3 years and a member of the Granite City Bassmasters.

Gross, Mark

Status: Am

Hometown:

Grover, Brandon

Status: Am

Hometown: Otsego, MN

This will be my third year tournament fishing and first year in the Silverado. I work at Cabelas and Im also a Daiwa Pro Staffer

Guanz, Jerrett

Status: Am

Hometown: Plymouth, MN

Hanson, Scott

Status: Am

Hometown: Orono, MN

Scott has been tournament fishing for 10 years starting out in the Takle Busters Bass Club & then on to the Silverado ProAm. Personal highlights include 2 second place Silverado ProAm finishes & 4th in a Minnesota ProAm event.

Hefti, Bob

Status: Am

Hometown: Branden, MN

Holmer, Jason

Status: Am

Hometown: Delano, MN

I grew up fishing in the St. Cloud area and started tournament fishing a few years ago. I own my own insurance agency and business phone systems company. Sponsors: OverTime Ink Envision Lending Abra Auto Body Nutrisoda DelaComm Communications

Johnson, Jeff

Status: Am

Hometown: Montrose, MN

Johnson, Ryan

Status: Am

Hometown: Coon Rapids

Ryan is a residential real estate agent in the Twin Cities. He has been fishing Bass tournaments for 6 years. This will be Ryan's 3rd year as an amateur on the Silverado Bass Tour. Sponsors include: Re/Max and Roy-Joy Jigs.

Koosman, Ken

Status: Am

Hometown: Otsego, MN

Lindgren, David

Status: Am

Hometown: Minneapolis, MN

LOKKEN, JIM

Status: Am

Hometown: GLENWOOD

LOVE TO FISH, LOVE TO COMPETE, LOVE TO LEARN. THIS GIVES ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO ALL THREE, PLUS BEING TEAMED UP WITH THE PROS WILL BE VERY EXCITING.

Main, David

Status: Am

Hometown: Gaylord, MN

Metzger, Mike

Status: Am

Hometown: Hudson, WI

Meyer Jr., David

Status: Am

Hometown: St. Michael, MN

In his first year fishing the Tour he is employed as an electrician. He also enjoys muskie fishing and is an avid duck hunter.

Meyeraan, Chris

Status: Am

Hometown: Bloomington, MN

I grew up in Alexandria, MN where I had my pick of dozens of lakes to spend my time casting away. I own and operate my own construction company, called Lakes Area Custom Builders. I really wanted to fish the Silverado as an Amateur this year in hopes of

Overom, Patrick

Status: Am

Hometown: Andover, MN

Pat has been fishing competitively for the last 5 years. In addition to fishing, his hobbies include hunting, golfing, and playing dad to his two daughters.

Plath, Gary

Status: Am

Hometown: Parkers Prairie, MN

Postel, Randy

Status: Am

Hometown: New Ulm, MN

Rausch, Paul

Status: Am

Hometown: Long Prairie

Ree, Chris

Status: Am

Hometown: Blaine, MN

Schroeder, Timothy

Status: Am

Hometown: Waseca, MN

Schwinghammer, Paul

Status: Am

Hometown: Cologne

This is my third year of tournament bass fishing and 2nd year on the Silverado tour as an Amateur. Won Amateur Angler of year 1st year on tour as well as the year-end shootout championship.

Seehusen, Clint

Status: Am

Hometown: New Brighton, MN

Shirley, Mark

Status: Am

Hometown: St Cloud

As only a Freshman in highschool, this 16 has been tournament fishing for 3 years and is very excited to fish the silverado tour. In 2006 he finished 2nd in the jr. state tournament and in 2007 his team won the jr. state tournament.

Smith, David

Status: Am

Hometown: Eagan

I have been fishing since I was 5 years old, and caught my first 5lb bass when I was 8. I have been bass fishing the Silverado/Minnesota Pro/Am as an Amateur since 1995, making the Tournament of Champions 8 times. The first tournament I ever fished in we

Sprague, Dan

Status: Am

Hometown: Mankato, MN

I am just trying to learn as much as I can about the sport.

Stillson, Jeff

Status: Am

Hometown: Brooklyn Park, MN

Totman, Brian

Status: Am

Hometown: Albertville, MN

Trousil, Trevor

Status: Am

Hometown: Alexandria, MN

First year in Silverado Pro Am, 10 yrs expierience fishing tournaments. My favorite body of water is Lake Minnewaska.

Voyles, Randy

Status: Am

Hometown: Little Falls, MN

Weast, Jeff

Status: Am

Hometown: Andover, MN

Wicht, Jesse

Status: Am

Hometown: Alexandria, MN

Zavanovec, Roger

Status: Am

Hometown: New Prague, MN