PROSTAFF TEAM - NEW YORK

Although no longer active on the pro circuits, Frank keeps a hand on the cutting edge of the Bass fishing world. A conversation with Frank usually results in the refinement of a technique or a solution to a problem encountered in a day’s fishing. Frank’s emphasis in the fishing world has taken a turn to the protection of the waters and the education of the public in regards to fishing and clean waters. Considered the “grumpy old man” of the pro staff, he is one of the more tenacious watch dogs for fishermen’ rights! He believes that turning kids into fisherman will help to insure that there will be open waters for all in the future and access will never become a matter of financial status.

His fishing history includes competition at all levels of competitive bassin’ along with an international reputation as a fly tyer, and fly fisherman. He has fly fished from the Florida Keys for Bonefish to the rivers of Ireland for Atlantic Salmon, from the brook trout streams in the Adirondaks to the blue water of the Gulf stream fighting tuna on a fly. A published writer he is the former educational editor for the NY Bass Angler magazine and a frequent contributor to sites along the web. He is currently the president of Long Island Bassmasters and as such holds a seat on the Long Island Fisheries Advisory Council.

We’re glad to have a pro staff member with his expertise and experience on board. 

Accomplishments & Achievements

1992-1999

Fishing Guide - Fresh & Saltwater Long Island

1980 -1989

Educational Editor - New York Bass Angler Magazine
 
1978

Member Pro Staff Norman Lures
1st Place NYS BASS Federation Tournament: Greenwood Lake Winning weight 16 lbs. 6 oz. State record for one day tourney til 1999
1st Place North East Bass Assoc. Tournament Greenwood Lake
Ranger Bass Boats and Landau Aluminum Boats Factory Representative

 

1977

4 Top ten finishes Poor Boy Bass Assoc. NY Tour
Finished 39 out of 160 Poor Boy National Championship

1976

Long Island Bassmasters Angler of the Year
1st Place N.Y. Metropolitan Area Championship

1974
Sales - American Bass Fisherman Magazine
Competitor in the ABF Worlds Championship Open Finish-64 out of 400
Member Pro Staff Producto Lures
Bass Guide out of Reds Fish Camp, Kissimmee Chain of lakes, Florida