Meet Jacob Tombari – Ice Fishing Pro Staff

Jacob Tombari – Team Dakota Lithium – Kayak Fishing

Hometown: Kansasville, Wisconsin

I can’t remember a time in my life that I wasn’t fishing. Growing up in the south, I spent most of my life barefoot with a fishing pole in my hand. Whether it was fishing with shrimp off bridges in Florida, or casting from shore into farm ponds in Georgia, fishing has always been passion. About 16 years ago I moved to Wisconsin, and found a whole new love – ice fishing! If you’re looking for me in the winter, you’ll find me on the ice with my wife and kids.

Sport of choice in the winter? Summer?

Ice fishing in winter

What circuits do you compete in?

I want to compete in the NAIFC this year

Wins, Accomplishments, and Big Moments

I have won first place in largemouth bass and northern pike categories in local ice fishing tournaments. My most memorable fishing experience was this past winter. I was on a mission to catch a lake trout. For 4 days straight I battled the elements. Finally, I saw a big mark on my Garmin LiveScope about 60 feet down (40 feet from the bottom where I had been jigging) and reeled up quick. He took the bait, and after a hard fight, I landed a beautiful 32.5” lake trout. To say that I could not have done it without my LiveScope, powered by Dakota Lithium batteries, is an understatement. I would have never saw that fish so high in the water column if it wasn’t for that!

How did you start in your sport? (What’s your origin story?)

Shortly after moving to Wisconsin, I went out with a group of friends to fish. I caught a few pike, and was instantly “hooked”.

What is your favorite Dakota Lithium Product & WHY?

Dakota Lithium 23Ah battery because it powers my LiveScope

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