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OVERVIEW

He has traveled extensively, lived and worked in several European Countries; including the Middle and Far East. After 25 years working in the aviation industry, he finally settled in the US in 1986; living exclusively on Long Island where he learned how to catch largemouth bass using his European style of fishing from the shoreline. One of his prime objectives is to use the knowledge he has gained to teach young fishermen and women the joy of the sport and the art of "catching". Unlike the more conventional sports, all members of the family can enjoy fishing. Fishing is a sport that does not place pressure on a child to succeed building confidence and self-esteem.   

Born in the UK, Charles began fishing when he was six years old. At sixteen he joined the London Angling Association and began competing in local club tournaments. Charles won the Junior Championship at seventeen and then moved on to the senior level. After a few "close seconds and third place finishes" Charles won the Southern Championship four-times. One day while fishing he was told by another angler that competitive tournaments were held in the US for the fish he was catching. That was all that he needed to hear and for nine years he began the long road of club level and regional level tournaments. Five years later, Charles now fishes professionally on the Bassmasters Invitational circuit and the RED MAN and Foxwoods trails. He has written many articles on freshwater fishing for newspapers and for Internet sites. Charles is a New York State Guide and recently "starred" in his first TV commercial.   

   As a professional tour angler, Charles travels up and down the eastern US from Canada to Florida in search of the large and smallmouth bass. But his love of New York and particularly Long Island brings him "home" to his bass fishing roots. In the coming months, Charles will present many different aspects of freshwater fishing to the readership and he looks forward to receiving your questions and comments.

Charles is Sponsored by:

• 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.
  
• BUDZ FISHIN’ WAYZ ® of New Jersey (Gitzits/Tubebaits)
• BULLET WEIGHTS ® of Nebraska (Lead Sinkers & Weight Systems)
• CATCH CAM ® of Minnesota (Underwater Camera and Accessories)
• CHEVY TRUCKS ® a division of GMC Michigan (2000 Silverado & 2001 Suburban)
• COOPER BAITS ® of New York (1/2 ounce and 3/8 ounce jigs)
• GAMAKATSU ® of Washington (Hooks & Co-Polymer Line)
• GARIS TACKLE ® of New York (“No-Tie” Line Connectors)
• GARY YAMAMOTO BAITS ® of Arizona (Specialty Baits)
• G. LOOMIS ® of Washington (Graphite Fishing Rods)
• HAWG-LY Lures ® of Massachusetts (Plastic Worms & Lizards)
• IKE-CON Fishing Tackle ® of Illinois (Pre-rigged Fishing Tackle)
• KICK’N BASS ® of Texas (Fish Attractant)
• LAKE HAWK ® of Georgia (Dyes, Sportsmen Soap, Tournament Bags)
• LIP’R GRIP’R ® of Texas (Thumb Accessory)
• LOC-R-BAR ® of Missouri (Bassboat Security Systems)
• LOWRANCE Electronics ® of Oklahoma. (Electronics)
• MAPTRAP ® of Rhode Island (Marine Accessories)
• MERCURY MARINE ® of Wisconsin (Mercury EFI 225hp)
• MICRO MUNCH ® of New York. (Custom made miniature hair jigs)
• MOTORGUIDE ® of Oklahoma (Trolling Motors and Accessories)
• OPTIMA BATTERIES ® of Colorado (Cranking & Trolling Batteries)
• ROD BOB ® of Texas. (A Life Vest For Fishing Poles!)
• SNAP SET LURES ® of Wisconsin (Specialty Spinnerbaits & Buzzbaits)
• SPRO ® of Washington (Crankbaits, Top Water Lures , Landing Nets, Rod Bags, Jig Heads)
• STAMINA Quality Fishing Components ® of Minnesota. (Lure Components & Accessories)
• TRITON BOATS ® of Tennessee (Bassboat TR21)
• UNCLE JOSH BAITS ® of Wisconsin (Pork Baits & Trailers)

Articles and "Hot" Tips can be found with the links below:

• Bass Fishing in Winter
• Conservation: Their Future in Our Hands
• Crankbait Fishing: Bass,Walleye & Pike
• Fishing Equipment Check
• Fishing the Potomac: A Lesson in Respect
• Gitzits: The BASS Classic & Long Island's Favorite Bait
• Lipless Crankbaits: Worth a Second Chance
• Long Island Crappies: Worth the Effort
• So You Want to Turn PRO ?
• Spinnerbaits & Buzzbaits: Where, When and How !
• Springtime Bassin !
• The Versatile Jerkbait
• Top Water all Day
• Worm Fishing: The Basics