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Chris Gomes - Team Dakota Lithium - Kayak Fishing Hometown: Seekonk, Massachusetts I have been fishing most of my life both salt and fresh waters. 2019 was my first full year of competitive fishing. Mainly fish R.I. and Massachusetts waters. Also a huge football fan. Sport of choice in the winter? Summer? Flag football in the winter and of course Kayak Bass Fishing in the summer. What circuits do you compete in? RIKB and some KBF events Wins, Accomplishments, and Big Moments Placed 2nd in Angler of the year points for RIKB Qualified for KBF National Championship and KBF Challenge Series Championship KBF Co-champion Challenge Points for MA How did you start in your sport? (What's your origin story?) Good...

Kris Wackler - Team Dakota Lithium - Ice & Boat Fishing Hometown: Minot, North Dakota Hi my name is Kris Walcker and I’ve been fishing the NWT for four years now and last year I finished the year off with 32nd AOY and top finish last year was 30th in Saulte Ste Marie MI on a very tough bite . Sport of choice in the winter? Summer? I would say ice fishing and boat fishing in the summer What circuits do you compete in? National Walleye Tour Wins, Accomplishments, and Big Moments My highest finish was 13th on Lake Erie in my first NWT tournament ever - so that was a fun moment for me! How did you start in...

Vinny Dau - Team Dakota Lithium - Kayak Fishing Hometown: Elk Grove, California Enjoying the outdoor life of Northern California. I'm a simple man living my life to the fullest. Sport of choice in the winter? Summer? Kayak fishing What circuits do you compete in? From the Depths Wild West Bass Tourney: Kayak Hobie Bass Open Series Bassmasters: Kayak Wins, Accomplishments, and Big Moments Top 10 2019 Hobie BOS: Shasta Qualifier for Hobie Tournament of Champions 2019 How did you start in your sport? (What's your origin story?) In 2016, I wanted to get into an active lifestyle. Kayaking and fishing was perfect! What is your favorite Dakota Lithium Product & WHY? 10ah for my Fish Finder and the 10ah...

Zack Hajecate - Team Dakota Lithium - Kayak Fishing Hometown: Wallkill, New York I am an avid outdoorsman. Fishing and hunting have consumed me since I was a boy. I’m on the water and in the woods 365!! Sport of choice in the winter? Summer? During New York’s long winters I spend my time on the ice fishing for crappies, walleye and big perch. During summer I focus my energy on fishing bass tournaments. What circuits do you compete in? Bass FLW TBF Wins, Accomplishments, and Big Moments 2016 rookie of the year New York bass nation. Top 5 finish in a FLW Costa on Thousand Island. 4 time qualifier for the bass nation regional. Top 10 finish at the...

Justin Land - Team Dakota Lithium - Kayak Fishing Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina I'm married and a dad of 5. I'm a fire apparatus mechanic as my full time job. I've been fishing all my life thanks to my dad RIP. Now kayak fishing is something I enjoy so much. Sport of choice in the winter? Summer? I love any kind of fishing in the summer. What circuits do you compete in? Local tournaments and charities Wins, Accomplishments, and Big Moments Unfortunately non yet still pretty new How did you start in your sport? (What's your origin story?) Got my first kayak as a birthday gift 3 years ago. Started doing some research and wanted to go a little bigger...

Craig Dye - Team Dakota Lithium - Kayak Fishing Hometown: Holly Springs, Georgia Craig Dye calls Holly Springs, GA home but he was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA. He grew up fishing many locations in his home state of Louisiana; from Toledo Bend Reservoir all the way down to Grand Isle, where he fished for bass, redfish, and speckled trout. Craig's passion for kayak fishing began as he started chasing bass in the Chattahoochee River in Atlanta, GA in 2008. While in Atlanta, he discovered there were many competitive events he could fish from a kayak, so he started entering tournaments all over the Southeast. He is a 2X Tennessee State Champion, KBF Trail Champion, Riverbassin Trail Champion,...

Daniel Morris - Team Dakota Lithium - Kayak Fishing Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee I'm actually an S&OP+ Expert, Project Management, Product Development, Marketing & Sales Consultant with startup to Fortune 50 experience. I'm still learning to fish, but my value in the Industry has been in helping connect people, building outside sales capabilities and providing a sounding-board with fresh eyes to the Industry. I'm also a science/tech geek with some exposure to some of the newest nano-tech in Europe. Sport of choice in the winter? Summer? Winter: Saltwater Fishing! Summer: Kayak Bass Fishing! Can I include Fantasy Football as a Sport? What circuits do you compete in? KBFTN KAST KBF Hobie Wins, Accomplishments, and Big Moments Held a world record for...

Vang Sai Xiong - Team Dakota Lithium - Kayak Fishing Hometown: Sacramento, California I was Born in Providence, Rhode Island and was raise in Sacramento CA. And been living here since and fell in love with Kayak Fishing. Sport of choice in the winter? Summer? In the winter I love to troll for stripers on the Sacramento Port Deep Water Channel using the Atlas Rig with the mix with that. I fish the salt water during the winter time also targeting ling cod and rock fish. For the summer. Top water bass is my best fishing sports in the summer out at the California Delta. What circuits do you compete in? Hobie Classic Lake Shasta 2017 KBF 2019 Yak-A-Bass 2019...

Marvin Goda - Team Dakota Lithium - Kayak Fishing Hometown: El Dorado Hills, California Based out of Northern California and currently on the Headwaters Fishing Team. My current fishing vessel is a custom 2019 Native Titan 12. I vlogs the NorCal kayaking lifestyle on my youtube channel: MOBBIN outdoors Sport of choice in the winter? Summer? Snowboarding in the winter and kayak fishing in the summer. What circuits do you compete in? Yak-A-Bass KBF WWBT From the Depths Wins, Accomplishments, and Big Moments 5 Top 10 finishes in 2019 3rd Place KBF Melones How did you start in your sport? (What's your origin story?) Wanted to get off the bank and expand my horizons. Bought a Lifetime Tamarack Angler modded...

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...

Joseph D'Addeo - Team Dakota Lithium - Kayak & Ice Fishing Hometown: Rindge, Massachusetts Born and raised in New England. Former Army medic and currently a Registered Nurse. Recreational fisherman mostly from canoe and kayak until 2018. Sport of choice in the winter? Summer? Ice fishing. Kayak fishing. What circuits do you compete in? Kayak Bass Fishing New Hampshire Kayak Fishing Wins, Accomplishments, and Big Moments 2018 KBF Rookie of the year 2018 KBF The Ten Competitor How did you start in your sport? (What's your origin story?) Found out there were organized kayak tournaments by accident while surfing the internet. Immediately signed up for the next one on the schedule which happened to be a 22 hour drive away....

Paul Lopes - Team Dakota Lithium - Kayak Fishing Hometown: New Bedford, Rhode Island I’m a 47 year old Husband, Father and Papa to 3 boys. I love Kayak fishing, both salt and freshwater. When I’m not fishing, I’m thinking about it! Sport of choice in the winter? Summer? In the winter - none, most depressing time of the year for me. In the summer - Fish , fish and more fishing! What circuits do you compete in? I fish my club in Rhode Island ( Rhode Island Kayak Bassin) and also the one in Massachusetts. Wins, Accomplishments, and Big Moments Last season I won my first 1st place finish and took Lunker that same day in a Rhode Island...