From Park Rapids Minnesota. 3 1/2 hours north west of Minneapolis MN. Married to a wonderful woman of 27 years with 3 kids and one grandchild .I have been fishing and hunting all my life . I am a very avid angler summer and winter .I also fish local tournaments ,been doing so for the last 23 years,I also fish our local bass club . My son and I are the first and only father son team to win our tournament of champions. I am a also a self taught taxidermist. I am  a chapter president of Midwest outdoors unlimited. Our organization takes disabled veteran , along with disabled individuals hunting , fishing, etc...along with my chapter vice president we host a disabled veterans fishing tournament in the summer .We are currently working on one for the winter time .I got involved with Hardwater Customs through a mutual friend,and have not regretted it one bit .I am very proud to represent this company! Ray stands for everything I believe in , quality rods at an affordable price , one on one contact, and a great warranty.