Captain Matt Baryshyan (USCG licensed with a OUPV Near Coastal 100 miles) has been fishing offshore from Wedgeport, Nova Scotia to Los Sueanos, Costa Rica since 1976. In 2005 "Amanda Lee" won the Star Island Mako Mania Tournament.
Captain Matt's Amanda Lee Sport Fishing Adventures fishes inshore from April - June and offshore from June – October. Their Canyon and Shark-a-thon trips are true offshore expeditions! Captain Matt's offshore adventures have appeared in the Big Game Fishing Journal. He has two books published, "SNOW BOAT" and later this summer his new book; "CANYON!" will make its debut.
“We are always looking for that special edge to give our fishermen and our boat an advantage out there and working with TGT for the past two years has really helped take our game to the next level offshore. From the night bars to the Sword and Shark night bait rigs to the new Delta Bars we cannot say enough of the performance of the TGT product and it's quality under the conditions we put it through. We fish hard core and to the limit and TGT products hang right in there with us." ~ Captain Matt
Darren Dorris SW Editor NJ Angler Magazine Co-host NJ Angler Video Magazine
Darren was introduced to fishing at the age of 3, and has not looked back ever since. While he guides kayak anglers to stripers and weakfish in the back bays, and has mated on a professional level in all the major East coast big game tournaments, what he truly has a passion for for the "midrange pelagics". Species such as bluefin tuna, sharks, bonita, false albacore and the like. "trolling the 20 line is just plain exciting! You never know what is next, one knockdown could be a 6 pound bonito, and the next could be a 200 pound bluefin. That is exciting fishing!" He is often spotted on the Barnegat Bay in his kayak, or plying the ocean on his 35-foot Viking, the Blue Heron II.
Darren is a popular seminar speaker in the NJ area, giving over 20 seminars a year on various topics. He is the Salt Water Editor of the NJ Angler magazine, and is the co-host of the wildly popular New Jersey Angler Video Magazine, a fishing television show that focuses on the world class fishing that NJ offers (www.njangler.com). In addition to this he spends his season working the pit of a few charter boats from central to southern NJ, and has fished as a member of various manufacturer tournament teams. In what spare time he has left, he runs guided kayak fishing trips on the Barnegat Bay through the Jersey Paddler. Finally Darren is a teacher as well, teaching juniors and seniors Marine Biology, and Biology at Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin. Darren resides in Berlin, NJ with his wife Lisa and his sons.
"Whether I am filming a TV show, or hosting clients for the day it is imperative that I get fish. TGT tackle has played a role in that. It?s quality and innovations are just what anglers need to put fish in the boat."
Captain Zack Thomas
Captain Zack Thomas is a well known west coast writer and angler whose articles and photos have appeared in numerous regional and national magazines, including Salt Water Sportsman, Sea, Boating World, Sport Fishing, Western Outdoors, Southwest Fly Fishing, California Game & Fish, Boat U.S. Trailering and more. He's a former Editor of FishRap and Pacific Coast Sportfishing and currently serves as Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association of California.
Although Thomas grew up a freshwater fly fisherman, he was bitten by the saltwater bug 15 years ago and hasn't looked back. He earned his Master's License in 2004. Thomas specializes in fishing and travel in Mexico's Baja California, and he recently published The Angler's Guide to Trailer-Boating Baja. He also operates the online shop www.TranspeninsularOutfitters.com.
"TGT rod riggers are perfectly suited for all kinds of West Coast applications," Thomas says. "They served me well for both inshore and offshore trolling with everything from baitcasting outfits to Penn 50W’s while I was researching the Baja book. I've enjoyed using them, and now I'm proud to sell them on the West Coast."
Captain Steve Howell
Capt. Steve Howell is a devoted Charter Captain as well as a Tournament Angler. Steve explores the waters from Massachusetts to Virginia Beach. His Charter Business (Doubled Up Charters) is shared between Cape Cod Massachusetts, Pt. Judith RI, and Fairhaven, NY. Steve enjoys a variety of fishing styles. From trolling bunker spoons to casting top water plugs for Stripers, to offshore Tuna Fishing. And if the season is right, you might just find Steve on Lake Ontario chasing some of the cold-water species.
His "Team", Doubled Up Team Lowrance has been one of the most successful teams competing in the FLW and ASA the past three seasons. Some Steve's Tournament wins have been directly affiliated with some of our product. " No matter what TGT offers, it is of the highest craftsmanship and quality". Like everyone else my money does not go to far, "That is why I choose TGT". Some of my spoons are two to three years old, yet look virtually new!
If you are ever looking for a personalized charter please give Steve a call. Going out on "Doubled UP", will not be just another boat ride!
Capt. Raymond Pugh
Captain Raymond Pugh is a third generation fishing guide who’s been on the water most of his life. From fishing the freshwater inland sounds of North Carolina to the entire east coast, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean, Ray has experienced a vast array of fishing techniques which helps him excel at his trade. Ray enjoys casting a plug to inshore Stripers and Redfish to battling offshore giant Tuna and Billfish.
Over the years, Ray has competed in the FLW and ASA. In 2008 and 2009, Ray and his teams competed in the Southern Kingfish Association where the finished at the top in North Carolina and qualified to fish the National Championship finishing 6th and 12th. In their first year of the SKA, they were rank 36th in the world in the 23ft. and under class. He has won or placed in over 30 career tournaments. Ray has been a contributor to many magazines such as NC Boating Lifestyle, In –Fisherman, and was a featured captain in the July/Aug. issue of the IGFA International Angler. Ray has also been on numerous television shows and DVD’s with the In-Fisherman crew.
To give his client’s and teammates the winning edge over fish, Ray only surrounds himself with the top of the line gear.
Capt. Mike Standing along with Bill Dance
Captain Mike Standing has been fishing out of Va. Beach his entire life. He has also been fortunate to fish, Australia, New Zealand, Cook Islands, Hawaii, Mexico, Venezuela, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Virgin Islands, Panama, and Guatemala. He learned a lot, but like s the basics that work most everywhere. Va. Beach is blessed with having a year round fishery enabling him to fish well over 200 days a year in his own back yard. Species include marlin, tuna, dolphin, wahoo, striped bass, and bottom fish such as grouper and tilefish. He has been featured on multiple National television programs with great people such as Bill Dance, Rollin Martin, and Dean Travis Clarkeas well as ESPN outdoors and, versus, and the outdoor channel. Captain Mike has won or placed in over 25 tournaments. TGT tackle is a staple on his 57-foot custom Carolina.
Capt. Fred Gamboa
Captain Fred of Andreas Toy Charters is a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain with a OUPV Near Coastal to 100 Miles offshore certificate. He runs his boat from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ and has fished for all species of fish from inshore to offshore. He has been a writing contributor to the Fisherman Magazine for the past 7 years and has been conducting seminars for the past 4 years for the Fisherman Magazine, Shimano, and Sportsman Center.
Capt. Brian Moleen
Captain Brian of Canyon Dreamer has been fishing up and down the east coast since he was old enough to hold a rod. His father an avid fishermen started him early and Capt. Brian took it to the next level by starting a charter service. He will work very hard to put fish in the boat for all his clients. Capt. Brian has placed in some of the big offshore tournaments such as the MA500 in the tuna and wahoo division.
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