Experts and Professional Advisor Bios
Fishing Guides
Bryan Badock
I am a USCG Licensed and insured guide here on Table Rock Lake. I have been fishing the ozark lakes for all my life. I have been fishing bass tournaments since college here in Missouri as well as other states around the country. I love to share my fishing knowledge through guiding clients as well as teaching about the lake biology with my fisheries management degree. I am happy to guide customers of any skill level for Bass, Walleye, Panfish, White Bass, and Trout. Give me a call at 314 704 3540 to set up a fish catching day full...
Sean Nicodemus
Sean Nicodemus - I'm a certified US Coast Guard captain, catering to customers with a fishing guide service on Table Rock Lake. I've been pursuing bass competively for 36 years across many states and called Missouri home in 1991 due to its lakes and University Missouri State University. Over the years, I've fished many tournaments. I've been a longtime bass club member and founder/coach of the Joplin High School Bass Team. I've learned over the years that my passion is to coach and mentor people, especially in fishing. I look forward to sharing my experience, while providing the customer an...
Jordan Isaacs
Hello, my name is Jordan Isaacs. I am a local guide here on table rock, taneycomo and bull shoals. I am a happily married man with three sons I’ve been on these waters for 30 years. My biggest goal is to run a top notch guide service and providing my customers with memories that will last a lifetime!
Rick Lisek
Rick Lisek Jr. is a full time fishing guide on Table Rock and other lakes in the area. Rick has won 19 tournaments — including the FLW Champion at Lake Champlain in 2003 – finished in the top five, 18 times and the top 10, 26 times. Not to mention being a BFL All-American Qualifier, 8 time Heartland Pro/Am Championship Qualifier, Heartland Pro-Am Championship Winner, Flw Lake Champlain Champion, and many others.
Shane Pierce
I have 2 beautiful daughters and an amazing wife Mary, (which is by far my greatest catch!). They are my inspiration and my greatest blessings. I have lived in the Branson area since 2004 but have fished Table Rock Lake and Lake Taneycomo since I was a kid. My family would come here on vacations and I fell in love with the beautiful Lakes, the Branson Area and the relaxed lifestyle here. After years of asking Mary to move to Branson she finally agreed and now we get to call home what others call their vacation. What an incredible blessing...
Eric Prey
Eric Prey has been a Branson fishing guide for over 15 years, building a reputation as one of the best guides in the area. From beginners to seasoned pros Eric’s clients are guaranteed to have one of the most enjoyable and memorable fishing experiences of their lives. Eric is dedicated to ensuring his clients catch fish, have fun and maybe even learn a thing or two about fishing. With multiple tournament wins Eric knows how to locate and catch fish on Table Rock, Taneycomo and Bull Shoals. “I’ve been fishing for over 40 years and have called the Ozarks my...
Tim Sainato
Tim Sainato has over 30 years experience guiding on Table Rock Lake. Tim is one of the most consistent anglers on Table Rock always able to find and catch fish for his clients. Featured is several videos about Table Rock over the years Tim has a national following among national touring anglers.
Phillip Stone
Phillip is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed and commercially insured guide with over 20 years of professional and personal experience on Table Rock Lake. I have built a successful charter service that caters to individual anglers as well as seasoned tournament fishermen that are looking for expertise on area lakes. Phillip Stone 870 715 2764 pgstone200@yahoo.com
Mike Webb
Mike Webb has been a licensed guide for 25 years. He was born and raised in the Ozarks and has been fishing on Table Rock Lake his entire life. He has been able to watch many of his clients catch their very first fish and he treasures those memories. He is the founder of non-for-profit K.A.S.T. (Kids are Special Too) and travels the Ozarks introducing kids through full school assemblies to the outdoors as an alternative to drugs. Mike has a true passion for children and loves taking families fishing. His personal accomplishments include being a husbandand father, and papa to two spunky granddaughters and two grand dogs. Mike has also won Angler of the Year titles fishing tournaments and has been on the Bass Pro...
Pete Wenners
Pete is considered one of the top fishing guides on the lakes. He has been fishing the lakes since the '80's and has been a licensed fishing guide since 1993. Just a day on the water and you will learn the many proven techniques of Table Rock fishing from Pete, increase your success rates and have a great time.
Professional Tournament Anglers
Bobby Albert
Bobby Albert, from Willard, Missouri, has been fishing bass tournament circuits for the past 30 years. He is known to be a tough competitor; winning several regional tournaments and Angler of the Year titles. His favorite lake to fish is Table Rock in June. Bobby enjoys volunteering with charitable organizations dedicated to providing fishing experiences for our youth and disabled. He is married with four children, has a strong faith in Christ, and a deep passion for the great outdoors. Bobby is sponsored by Bass Pro Shops, Mercury, Nitro, Lews, Power-Pole, 5ive Fish Lures, Megaware KeelGuard, Garmin, and Battery Outfitters.
Brent Algeo
Brent Algeo grew up on the water, fishing at every opportunity with his father and grandfather. He started tournament fishing 20+ years ago and has proven success winning a title in every circuit he has ever fished including multiple boats and Anglers of the Year awards. As a Willard Missouri native, he prefers the local lakes like Table Rock, Stockton and Lake of the Ozarks but also fishes regionally on lakes like Kentucky, Cumberland and Guntersville. He loves fishing Table Rock Lake best in the winter, swimming a grub. When Brent isn’t on the water he can be found at...
Matt Ells
Matt Ells is a regional tournament angler that has been fishing in the Ozarks for over 15 years. Matt is a fierce competitor with wins on several trails including Central Pro-Am, Webb Outdoors, Costa and BFL. Matt is a driven professional with an outstanding sense of humor that has made him one of most popular anglers in the area.
Stacey King
STACEY KING . 2 x BASS winner . 12 x Bassmaster Classic qualifier . 4 x FLW Cup qualifier . 2018 FLW Costa Central Division Angler of the Year . Longtime Tablerock and other Ozark lakes guide
Eric Olliverson
Eric Olliverson owns and operates Eric's Elite Guide Service on beautiful Table Rock Lake in Branson Missouri. I definitely consider myself one of the lucky ones. I have been fishing tournaments and guiding for 2 decades on Table Rock lake. I currently spend almost 300 days on the water doing what I love. I was raised in the industry, my grandfather Bill Olliverson built and ran Sportsmans and Stetsons resort on the world renowned White River in Arkansas. He was, at one time, a world record holder of the German brown trout. I have competed on the FLW tour and...
Brian Snowden
Hometown: Reeds Spring, Missouri Education: Bachelor of Science in Fisheries Management at Missouri State University December 1996. Tournament Success: Entering my 20th year as a professional angler. 7 Time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier. 8 Time Toyota Texas Bass Classic Qualifier. 1st Place Toyota Texas Bass Classic 2010. 4th Place Toyota Bassmaster AOY Championship 2014. 3rd Place Bassmaster Classic 2009. 1st Place PAA Series Lake Toho 2009. Promotional Experience: Seminars, Boat Shows, Autograph Sessions, Outdoor Writer Conferences, and Educational Workshops. 20 years of promotional experience. Career Winnings with BASS: $1,078,312.33 Sponsors: Mercury, Nitro Boats, Garmin, Zoom Bait Company, Bass Pro Shops, St. Croix Rods,...
James Watson
James Watson is a Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour competitor, Bassmaster Opens challenger, FLW Costa angler & Team USA World Bass Fishing Championship team member. He is known as James MF Watson or JMFW Worldwide. 2017 - Major League Fishing - Summit Select 2016 - FLW Invitational - Norris Lake - First Place 2015 - BASS Open - Table Rock Lake - First Place 2013 - PAA - First Place
Shane Williams
Shane Williams is 47 years old. I work for City Utilities of Springfield, in Springfield, MO. I have been employed there for 21 years; I work as a field service representative. I have been married to my wife, Michelle for over 28 years, we have one daughter and 2 grandkids. I am sponsored by Vexus Boats, Mercury, Lew’s, Chompers, Denali Rods, Lowrance, and Power Pole, as well as Branson West Marine. I began fishing at very young age with my family. I have been fishing competitively for the last 15 years; my passion for fishing continues to grow every year.
Tackle Experts
Gayle Julian
Gayle Julian is the owner of Jewel Bait Company and KG Enterprise. Gayle is a leader in the fishing industry, constantly innovating and creating new products to catch fish. Gayle is also an impressive tournament angler and is always a threat to win any event he enters.
Jim Lovan
Jim Lovan knows tackle, knows boats and knows fishing. Over 20 years in the industry Jim is a trusted resource for tournament anglers of all levels. Jim's easy going style and pleasant demeanor have made is a go to guy when it comes to tackle questions.
Steven Strejcek
Steven Strejcek has over 25 years working in the tackle industry, his knowledge is second to none when. Steven is known by local anglers to touring professionals as "The Guy" when it comes to tackle and getting things done. If you want to know a guy, Steven is the "I know a guy".
J E VanNatta
JE VanNatta is the man when it comes to all things Humminbird and Minn Kota. More than just the sales and technical rep, JE is a tournament angler and avid fisherman. JE is the guy to go to when you have an electronics question.