StrikeKing

Upshaw began his FLW career in 2003 but didn’t see much success until 2009 when he began fishing the FLW college tournaments. Quite possibly his biggest accomplishment of his career yet came in 2011, when Upshaw and his partner Ryan Watkins won the Texas Regional tournament on Somerville Lake.

Growing up in Blacksburg, SC I started fishing at a very young age. I caught my first fish with my dad and grandpa at the age of four. I was hooked. Once I started making a paycheck I was able to move up to the higher level FLW events and fished the FLW Tour for five years. I qualified for the Elites through the Southern Opens in 2010 and have been fishing the Elites ever since 2011.

One of the most successful anglers in the history of the FLW Tour, Tennessee pro Andy Morgan brings three Angler of the Year titles (2013, 2014, 2016) and the most-ever FLW Top 10s (66). The winner of six events, Morgan has accumulated over $2.1 in winnings in his career. Morgan was the winner of the Bass Pro Tour Econo Lodge Stage Four Presented by Winn Grips from Dayton, Tennessee.

Career Highlights: 8-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier 3-time Elite Series Runner-up 10th place 2012 Bassmaster Classic – 2015 Bassmaster Elite Series – 15th in point standings – 7 top-5 B.A.S.S. finishes, 13 top-10 B.A.S.S. finishes, 51 top-50 B.A.S.S. finishes (as of 2015) 2009 Ultimate Match finalist

Bill McDonald, has been fishing since childhood. His father put a rod in his hands as soon as he could walk. As a teenager, he spent summers fishing for bluegill and bass at a strip pit leased by his parents. The practice has paid off. Bill is now a Pro Angler who has over twenty years of tournament fishing experience.

This 2020 season will be Billy's fourth year fishing the FLW Tour. He will be on the Ranger Team fishing out of a new Z520LI Ranger Boat rigged with a Mercury 250L Pro XS Four Stroke and top of the line Lowrance electronics.

Two time AOY, 3 Major tournament wins, numerous top 10 finishes including 7 in the last 12 events, Been fortunate enough to fish every Professional level circuit including the PWT, RCL, FLW, AIM, & now now will be fishing the H2H PWS

After a 13 year career with the Carbondale Fire Department in which Morgenthaler had moved up to the rank of Captain, Chad decided to go for it and left the fire department to pursue his dream of fishing professionally. Growing up in a small town in rural Southern Illinois Chad did not have an opportunity to fish on the larger lakes and major river systems. He cut his teeth on local ponds and strip pits close to home.

As a professional walleye tournament angler, Chase Parsons has made an impressive imprint on the fishing industry throughout his career. Throughout his long career, Chase has been involved with many national television and commercial spots for several powerful fishing companies. He works extensively with sponsors in many aspects of the fishing industry, including product development and seminar/video promotions. 

Graduate, Texas A&M University, BS: Wildlife and Fisheries Biology Began Fishing professionally 1992 Three time FLW Angler of the year 17 FLW Cup appearances 1992 Red Man All American Champion Tour Level Wins: 4 Four time Qualifier Bassmaster Classic Currently fishing Bassmaster Elite Series TV: Host of Fishing and Hunting Texas; Frequent Guest on Americana Outdoors Married 32 years: Patti