Thanks to all the incredible people at Hooters of America Inc. and Franchisees. HBF had no idea that Hooters was responsible for so many worthwhile events. Hooters always supports our troops at war by personally visiting our soldiers overseas and putting together endless morale boosting packages.

The Hooters Community Endowment Fund (HOO.C.E.F.), is a 501-C(3) non profit corporation that has raised money for local and national charities, such as, The Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research, Make a Wish Foundation, O.S.U., Special Olympics, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Since 1992, (HOO.C.E.F.) has raised more than $8 million for these and many other worthwhile organizations! Hooters is a first class organization that our communities and society would be lessoned without.

My family and I are so very proud to be a small part of such a wonderful and positive organization. “Hats off to Hooters. If you’re not having fun, you’re not doing your job.”

Hooters is truly a career builder and dream maker for people of need, racers, athletes, entertainers, competitors and even a guy who enjoys a little fishing. Thanks Hooters, for such a wonderful opportunity. You Rock!

I have spoken with a Ranger tongue professionally for four years. However, Ranger Boats has been in my blood all my life. As a kid in grade school I would doodle Ranger Boats on my note pad and dream of having one some day.

When I was fourteen, Dad bought a 363v classic star Ranger Bass Boat from Bruce Cunnigan at Dixie Marine. Thus began a 20 year relationship with Ranger Boats.

A Ranger Boat itself is the absolute #1 machine in the industry. I fished for fifteen years out of that old boat of Dads, and I even got engaged in it. I fished in that old boat until I signed with Hooters. I tossed the keys to my brother when he got back from Iraq and she’s still catching fish today.

I am soon to be in my fifth Ranger boat this year. Never would I believe what these boats can truly withstand until I fished four years of grueling professional tours. From the trailer with 40K plus miles a year to the battle tank construction of these boats, I cannot see myself sacrificing my profession or safety in any other boat.

Well done and sincere thanks to Ranger Boats for invaluable memories, safety, quality and the sweetest, tricked out, train wreck, boats on the planet!

HBF would like to thank Mercury for all the incredible Optimax outboards and many contributions that keep us fishing, giving and accomplishing so many goals.

Mercury motors are the #1 machine in our industry. We truly depend on these motors for our livelihood. I’ve fished with Mercury on the back of my boats for over twenty years, and plan to continue.

Well done and sincere thanks to Mercury Marine for invaluable memories, safety, quality, the strongest and most reliable, blistering and brutally powerful, outboard motors you dare put on the back of your sled! “Let her Eat!”

HBF would like to thank Lowrance Electronics. The space-age electronics offered by Lowrance are simply the most valuable and critical weapons in anyone’s fishing arsenal. The ability to acquire, maintain and archive all of your work on the water on so many different bodies of water is a must for a professional fisherman.

The color sonar and GPS capabilities have also become a must for safety, locating, catching and winning. Lowrance is second to none in all aspects concerning their products. “Amazing technology.

MotorGuide has taken the need to quietly pursue fish and combined it with durability, features, and power to create the best and most innovative tool for dissecting your adversary's lair.  HBF was introduced to MotorGuide through our friends at Mercury.  Mercury recommends Motorguide and after personally depending on MotorGuide trolling motors for many years, It's obvious why.

Navionics is the hands down leader in electronic navigational charts. The contour mapping and attention to detail is amazing. Navionics navigational chips for your electronics are the best you can get. HBF thanks Navionics for the best technology we’ve ever seen and kudos to incredible paper maps as well.

HBF would like to thank Walt Luti Tire of Lebanon, OH. Mike, Tim, Scott and all the crew down at the shop, two thumbs up! Walt Luti Tire put new wheels and tires all the way around the Hooters tow vehicle. Serious bling! The Hooters tow vehicle really looks great! Walt Luti Tire now takes care of all HBF’s tire needs from truck to trailer. Every bit helps when you’re on tour. When you travel around the country as much as HBF does, quality wheels, tires and impeccable service and maintenance are crucial. Thanks for keeping us on the road!

“BASSAHOLICS, ADDICTED TROPHY HUNTERS”, what can I say? The absolute leader in designer bass fishing clothing apparel has come on board as a sponsored contributor. A huge thank you to Dan Norman, the owner of this California based company, which I had the personal opportunity to meet and get to know in Florida early in 2006. Dan has provided HBF with some of the best quality and sweetest designed Bass Fishing sportswear I’ve personally ever seen. You’ve got to check out this clothing….awesome! Thanks Dan.

HBF would like to thank Dixie Marine of Cincinnati, OH. We've had a relationship with Dixie Marine for over twenty years. All I can say about Dixie Marine is that, it is the way they tell you, a handshake is a handshake. Dixie Marine keeps HBF competing at a brutal, professional tournament speed. No exceptions. Dixie Marine is the best at what they do in all aspects of their industry. Most people wish all business was done that way.

HBF would like to thank Reaction Innovations. Reaction Innovations not only have, must be on your hook baits, but are also great people. Reaction Innovations is a blast to work with and have amazing baits that you must try. You will catch more fish on them, period.