William Benini - Team Dakota Lithium - Kayak Fishing
Hometown: Magnolia, Delaware
My name is William, but go by Bill, I am 37 years old and have been happily married for 10yrs. I have have three wonderful sons Carter 10 years old, Parker 7 years old, and Cooper 6 months old all of which are as passionate about fishing as I am. I have been involved in the outdoors as long as I can remember, my earliest memories are with me and my father fishing in a small farm ponds nearly 30 years ago. I have always been an avid fisherman, and 4 years ago stepped into the tournament scene. I primarily fish from a Kayak, and it is my sole platform for tournament fishing.
Sport of choice in the winter? Summer?
In the summer kayak fishing.... Winter - I'm an avid duck hunter.
What circuits do you compete in?
KBF
Delaware Paddle Sports
Makbf
BASS
Wins, Accomplishments, and Big Moments
2019 - KBF/FLW Cup Qualifier
2019 - KBF Regional Trail Series Championship Qualifier
2019 - KBF Trail Series Chesapeake MD - First Place
2019- KBF National Championship - Finished in 29th place out of 470 anglers.
2018 Delaware Paddle Sports AOY Champion
2018/2019 KBF National Championship Qualifier
2018 KBF Top 100 Qualifier 2018 Delaware Paddle Sports 4 First Place Finishes, 2 Second Place Finishes
2018 KBF 2nd place AOY State of Delaware
How did you start in your sport? (What's your origin story?)
I have been involved in the outdoors as long as I can remember, my earliest memories are with me and my father fishing in a small farm ponds nearly 30 years ago. Fishing and the outdoors have always felt like home for me, as time continued on I have become more involved every year, and continue to focus on creating those memories with my boys.
What is your favorite Dakota Lithium Product & WHY?
Powerbox 10. The Power Box has now become something I will never leave home without. I use it every time I setup in the morning to fish, prep for a tournament, or when I’m on the water to power all of my electronics. The best part is it doesn’t end there, it now travels with me every time I head to the duck blind to power everything there, it’s compactness and versatility make it a tool I now cannot live with out.
