Our Pro Staff

MoBassFishin proudly presents our 2010 Pro Staff. We have 10 competitive anglers, that have excepted the responsibility of promoting MoBassFishin by submitting up to date articles, product reviews, fishing reports and other information in the message boards.

Rick Lisek Jr.

Rick Lisek works hard. Involved in tournament angling and promoting sponsors for over 15 years, he continually pushes himself upward in the ranks of successful fisherman. In addition to competitive angling and promoting, he also donates time to diverse charities in the interests of raising awareness of bass fishing as a sport. His goals are to continue to help present and future sponsors sell and promote their products by working shows, conducting seminars, as well as through product demonstrations to potential customers. Through all of these activities, Rick strives to portray a positive image of both himself and his sponsors to the general public and to other tournament anglers. Angler, entrepreneur, promoter, educator: Rick Lisek is driven to excel in any undertaking.

Having strong family values is what has allowed me to succeed in this industry. My parents have always given me the drive to push forward with my career. My wife, Jennifer of 8 years, and my daughter Trista which is 6 years old are the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. Their Support and our faith in God are the foundation and inspiration in everything I do.

Rick is sponsored by: Phoenix Boats, Mercury Marine, Daiwa Reels, TTI Blakemore & Pig Sticker Bait Co.

Matt Beckler

Matt moved to Springfield Missouri in 1995 to pursue a career in the fishing industry. He worked at Bass Pro Shops Fishing Department from 1995 to 1999. During that time he fished local club tournaments and familiarized himself with the industry. Matt enjoyed success in the Superbass, Woods and Water, and the Heartland Pro-am tournament trail. He qualified for the championships in each of the years he fished. He is currently fishing the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series as a boater and has attained a top three finish in the 2010 season. Matt will begin guiding on Table Rock, Bull Shoals, and Lake Taneycomo during 2011.

His passions are his family, working, fishing, hunting, and the St. Louis Cardinals. "Family provides me the opportunity to pursue the great sport of competitive bass fishing. They are the most important and loyal supporters that I could surround myself with."

Matt is sponsored by: B C and C, Core Ten Field Services, and CGB Lures

T. Alan Kelly

Alan Kelly fished his first bass tournament as a teenager in the 1970's. His goal of fishing as a professional was put on hold for more than 25 years as he embarked on a successful career as a "Hall of Fame" Pro Kickboxer, Gym & Karate School owner, Event Promoter and later as a Movie stuntman. He has been proving himself on the Pro Bass Tours since 2005 while working hard to promote himself and represent his highly valued sponsors. He also works tackle shows, writes articles and press releases and introduces people to bass fishing through his Bass Class instructional program and his day job at Rogers Sporting Goods. He has finished top 10 in Angler of the Year points 3 out of the last 5 years and was a top qaulifier for the Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship in 2007. Visit kiksbass.com.

Alan has recently married, his long time sweetheart, Cathy and has 2 Labrador Retrievers that support him in his endeavors.

Alan is sponsored by AMSOIL, Vicious Fishing, Rogers Sporting Goods, A and M Baits.

I. M. Bishop

I love fishing our local lakes. We are all blessed to live in such a beautiful area. I have been sponsored by Famous Daves Restaurant in Branson, Mo for the past 3 years. My other sponsor is Central Boat Repair in Hollister, Mo. In my mind the best place to eat around and the only place to get your boat repaired. Dave from Famous Daves and Jack from Central Boat do alot of good work for the community and that is why I have them for sponsors. It is about fishing but even more about quality people. I have been fishing since I was a kid, wading creeks and fishing ponds. I have won numerous tournaments and had second and third place finishes on TableRock, Taneycomo, Bull Shoals and Stocton lakes. I have been fishing ABA for past years & was the leading money winner one year, as well as, Angler of the Year another. I finished 2nd in total points overall for the 2009 season. I will be fishing USA Bassin for the 2010 season and future.

I.M. Bishop is sponsored by Famous Dave's BBQ and Central Boat Repair.

Chad Wiley

Chad is 37 years old, lives on a farm near Amoret Missouri with my very patient wife Angie and 2 children, Luke(7) and Piper(4). He works at Bayer Animal Health and his wife is a Special Education teacher. He grew up hunting and fishing in Missouri with his Dad and Uncle. He started tournament bass fishing about 10 years ago and is currently fishing the USA BASSIN National Tournament Trail along with several other open tournaments. His favorite style of fishing is flipping and pitching. When he's not on the water he also like to deer and turkey hunt.

Chad is sponsored by MoBassFishin, SavePhace, Tightlines Lures and Pursue the Outdoors.

Joe Hicks

He has been fishing for 6 years. Starting in 2004 as a co-angler fishing the FLW-BFL, Heartland Pro-Am and Central Pro AM fishing with some of the best pro's learning techniques and the surrounding lakes. In 2006, he made the jump to a boater and starting fishing the Pro side with Heartland Pro-AM, FLW-BFL and BASS Weekend Series. Since 2008, he has fished the FLW-BFL, Bassmasters Weekend Series and Team tournaments with Anglers in Action, Drury Univ., BATS, Bolivar Landing Tournament, Rock a way beach Tournament and Percell Tire Tournament.

In 2008-2009, Joe finished top 10 in 14 tournaments during those tournaments had three first place finishes and was top 20 going into the Bassmaster Weekend Series Southern Regional on Old Hickory Lake.

Joe is sponsored by MoBassFishin, Anglers in Action, Quantum and Daktronics.

Eric Olliverson

Eric is a full-time fishing guide on Table Rock Lake, Bull Shoals Lake, and Lake Taneycomo. He comes from a family of accomplished fishermen. My grandfather Bill Olliverson was a record-setting angler. He began fishing competitively 10 years ago and won many awards, including "Rookie of the Year" and "Angler of the Year." Today, I take people fishing year round. I work great with kids and adults. I use top-of-the-line equipment, including my 20-foot 2006 Champion bass boat. Visit Eric's Elite Guide Service

Tracy Mitchell

Tracy Mitchell is a lifetime resident of Springfield, Missouri and can remember when Branson and Table Rock lake were primarily dirt roads. "Growing up in the Ozarks has been a real blessing, a great place to raise a family, build my business and pursue my passion for bass fishing" I have been fortunate enough to be coached by two great area anglers: Eric Olliverson and Rick Lisek, I highly recommend them for guide trips, thanks again guys. Tracy is an Investment Advisor and Retirement Planner with Guidepost Financial LLC. Vist Tracy's website at www.tracywmitchell.com

Richard Woodard

Richard has been tournament fishing for 15 years. Qualified for several regionals and several championships. His favorite baits include, Buzz bait, and the Jig. He fishes all the lakes in Missouri.

Richard is sponsored by Anglers in Action, Ardent Reels, Poor Boy Jigs, and SavePhace Masks. But his biggest sponsor of all is his wife Gina.

Drew Sanford

Avid angler, Drew Sanford has had an outstanding fishing career for his 22 years. He finished top 10 in multiple collegiate events including the ESPN National Championship and other National events. Drew transferred from Drury University in the middle of his collegiate career to embrace his passion for fishing in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Springfield, Missouri native will graduate in May 2011. Drew will have a degree in accounting from University of Alabama. He believes the University of Alabama will give him real world experience; in addition to an opportunity to use fishing skills that he had gained tournament fishing more than 16 years. Drew's future objective is to become a professional angler and get involved with outdoor marketing.

Drew is single and attending college. His loving parents and relatives support him in all of his endeavors.

Drew is sponsored by Triton Boats,