An Iron Range native known by his friends as “The Spaghetti Man”, he abandoned a career of 16 years to pursue the life of a professional angler and promoter.

Along with his promotional ability and several top twenty finishes on various circuits including three consecutive Tournament of Champion appearances helped vault him into the industry lime light.

Jeff is currently under contract with Triple Fish Fishing Line, Lamiglas Fishing Rods and Gambler Worms along with relationships with several other manufacturers. He is also the pro-staff coordinator for Gardner Sales of Minnetonka who Handle Lamiglas, Triple Fish, Food Source Lures, High Roller Lures, Comal and Premier Floats, and Bug Band.

With 75 plus days of promotional work at In Store, Trade, Dealer, Boat and Consumer shows in a four state region he has been high profile for the companies in which he represents. Jeff has also been featured in Bassin Times, Bass Club Digest and The Minnesota Sportsman Magazines along with several television appearances including Minnesota Bound (2005), The Sports Zone (2005) and Fishing The Wildside.

Jeff is married and has two daughters and several pets. Along with fishing Jeff is also a Licensed Substitute Teacher, School Board Member for a Charter School and an active member of his Chamber of Commerce in his hometown of Chisago Lakes Minnesota.

Favorite Techniques:
Crank Baits, Top Water, Jig

Promotions:
35 days in 2004
75 days in 2005

Circuits Fished:
Minnesota Pro-AM, Gander MT. Pro-AM, Everstart (Northern Division), Frankie’s Team Tournament, Frankie’s Thursday Night League, Anglers Elite

Charity Tournaments:
Mark Tipler (Regions Burn Center) KFAN/ St.Judes (St. Jude Research Center), North view Fishing Experience (youth),
Minnesota Wild, (10,000 Rinks Foundation), MACV, (Big Marine Vets Camp)

Community:
Fishing With Mr. “V”
3-day course taught by Jeff and some of his friend’s bi-annually (October & May) to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students at the Chisago
Lakes Middle School. Up to 105 kids have signed up for this popular class.

Professional Associations:
Minnesota Bass Federation, B.A.S.S., National Professional Anglers Association #118, International Game Fish Association

Club Affiliations:
Ranger Bassmasters, Howard Lake MN