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Team Member Overview : Jeremiah
T. Bagwell |
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Address - JT_BAGWELL@hotmail.com |
 Infatuated
with bass fishing since the age of two when his grandparents
Arnold and Juanita King of Taylor Ridge, Illinois began
taking him fishing, Jeremiah continues his love for the
sport. “When I was growing up my grandpa used to
say, you know there are more fish out there than bass
right? Because all I ever wanted to fish for was bass,”
Jeremiah explains. “Heck I think I was the only
kid in my grade school that would rather read BassMaster
Magazine instead of a comic book,” Jeremiah said.
In 2002, Jeremiah had 3 first place finishes, 2 Big Bass
awards, and a total of 8 top ten finishes. This consistency
enabled Jeremiah to qualify for the Wal-Mart BFL regional
championships.
For the 2003 season, Jeremiah will continue to keep a
hectic fishing schedule with nearly twenty tournaments
already on the calendar. Additionally he will be the director
of the American Bass Anglers Tournament Trail District
#46 in Northwest Illinois. The location for these events
is just plain awesome. With miles and miles of the Mississippi
river to fish, anglers are almost certain to bring in
a boat load.
 As
if all this isn't enough, Jeremiah also has a passion
for writing. His articles can be read on a variety of
fishing related internet sites and in the near future,
they will be featured in a variety of print publications.
A rough estimate showed that his articles are on websites
that are viewed by over 3 million visitors a year. Additionally
Jeremiah is a part of the Fishin’ Kids “Ask
a Pro” segment on the Pro Bass Networks. This program
allows kids to email their fishing related questions to
have them answered by a Bass Pro.
As a Business Management and Marketing Major, Jeremiah
is constantly looking at different angles to promote his
sponsors. “If I can put my education to work for
me in the fishing industry, then I feel I definitely got
my money’s worth”, Jeremiah explained. |
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Test & Pro Staff Affiliations |
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Bassin
USA - http://www.bassinusa.com/
Bass fishing information about largemouth bass, smallmouth
bass, tournament bass fishing, fishing tackle and equipment,
and fishing destinations, reports, guides, techniques,
magazines and books and a whole lot more.
Lake George Boat Rental
Slaydens Auto and Truck Repair
Saga Sports International (Sports Management Firm) - http://www.sagasports.net
QC Bass Fishing - http://www.qcbassfishing.8k.com
VR&W Ltd Lawyers - http://www.ThePeoplesFirm.com
Worminator Lures - http://www.worminatorlures.com
High Quality Custom Hand Poured Baits
LUCKY CRAFT LURES - http://www.luckycraft.com
TTI Companies - "Your Hook Connection" Makers
of Tru-Turn, Daiichi and XPoint hooks
www.truturnhooks.com
| www.daiichihooks.com
| www.xpointhooks.com
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Articles and "Hot"
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| 2002 |
Became
a member of the Bassin' USA Pro Staff
Clinton Lake ABA 1st Place
Ohio River BFL 9th Place and Big Bass
Braidwood Lake ABA 1st Place and Big Bass
Lake Shelbyville BFL 40th Place
Clinton Lake ABA Tied for 5th Place
Lake Shelbyville BFL 16th Place
Lake Shelbyville ABA 4th Place
Braidwood Lake ABA Tied for 3rd Place
Braidwood Lake ABA 4th Place
Ohio River BFL 53rd Place
Braidwood Lake 1st Place
Exelon Nuclear’s fishing for a Cure Charity Event
– I Donated 20% of my winnings for this event back
to the Beth Ann Miller Meningitis Foundation.
Qualified for the Wal-Mart BFL Regional Championships
at Kentucky Lake
ABA = American Bass Anglers Tournament Trail
BFL = Wal-Mart BFL
Began writing Bass Fishing Related articles for an assortment
of websites on the internet. The estimated number of visitors
to these sites surpasses 3 million a year.
Joined the Pro Bass Networks Fishin' Kids "Ask a
Pro" segment.
Member of the American Bass Anglers Tournament Trail,
B.A.S.S. and FLW Outdoors.
Tournament District Director for the American Bass Anglers
Tournament Trail District #46.
Business Management and Marketing Major. |
| 1995-2002 |
Served
the community as the District Fire Marshal.
During this time I had the opportunity to teach hundreds
of children the importance of fire safety and prevention
in addition to the regular duties of the job. |
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