2009 Team Gitem
Our Team represents a very diverse group of Trails and we are honored they have chosen to represent Gitem Baits. Because we are such a small company with no assets the only thing we offer them is baits at dealer pricing. Our growth would not be possible without them.
Thanks for all you do !
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2009 Pro Team
Daniel Beckham - Dade City, Florida - He is Fishing the Stren Series Southeast and BFL Everglades as well as other local tournaments. Daniel came to us with high praises from our friends at Deep South Rods for his professionalism and salesmanship. His Mom shared a cute story of his father comparing him to a bass hanging on the wall the day he was born so naturally being a Pro Angler was his destiny. We are proud to support him as much as his mother.
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Bryan Hudgins - Orange Park, Florida - We are really excited this BASS Elite Series Angler has chosen Gitem Baits as his soft plastic of choice. He had a really awesome Rookie season and in 2008 cashed more checks than anyone in the trail except for KVD and Mike McClelland as well as qualified for the 2009 Bassmaster Classic. He gave full credit to Gitem baits for 95% of the fish he caught throughout the season and has gained full confidence to use them anytime anywhere. We are sure he will have another great year in 2009.
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Scott Lunsford - Calhoun, Georgia - New to Team Gitem after his 6th Place finish in the FLW BP Series on Lake Okeechobee where he had this 10.3 pound hydrilla donkey he is pictured with. He is already making moves to help Gitem expand into Georgia and Alabama and we are excited to see how he progresses in the Gitem Family. Welcome aboard Scott!
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Lee McCracken - Ocala Florida - Lee has been with us from the beginning and won so many events in a color he made me keep secret until I had no choice but to sell to other anglers and I call it Lee's Secret to give him credit for his accomplishments using it. He currently is fishing the Stren Series Southeast Division and as BFL events as he can. Lee guides on lakes throughout Florida and you can book a trip with him via his website.
www.leemccracken.com
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Jimmie Murphy - Ocala, Florida - He is Fishing the Bassmasters Southern Division this season as well as the Weekend Series and Xtreme One Man Series. We are glad he wanted to be a part of the Gitem Family. He has been a pleasure to compete against over the years and brings true professional representation when on stage for his sponsors. His dream is to qualify for and fish in the Bassmaster Classic and we wish him luck.
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2009 State Team
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Nate Bloom - Orlando Florida - He fishes several local events and was again AOY in the Courtesy Anglers Trail in 2008. It is one of the most competitive Clubs in Central Florida. You can tell this clubber always talks up the product because guys come to buy baits saying they specifically want to kick his butt. Nobody is going to out talk Gitem over him.
You Can view his site @ www.bozaza.com/nate/nate.html
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John Brazzell - Ocoee, Florida - He Competes in the FLW Tour and has started to gain the attention of larger sponsors. He has done a fine job for Gitem Baits for the past two years and we are proud he has been a loyal Pro Team Member.
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Hojin Chang - Windemere Florida - We want to welcome this exciting newcomer to the 2009 Pro Team. Though his experience is just beginning he is starting off by doing alot of things the right way. He recently won the Triton Boat Owners Tournament on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes and Promotes Gitem Baits as well as himself on his web-site. He is always looking to improve his game which is one reason he wanted to be on our Team.
View his website at www.rattletrapramblings.com
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Joe Clements - St Cloud, Florida - Joe is fishing the BASS Southern Opens and is very well known in the Central Florida area being the Sales Manager of Advanced Marine in St Cloud who carries Bass Cat, Stratos and Triton Boats. He also organizes Manufacturer Tournaments and participates in several trade shows. View his web site @ www.advancedmarine.com
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Pete Davitto - Ocala, Florida - Pete competes in the Wal-Mart BFL and Xtreme Fishing events and has promoted Gitem Baits from the beginning. The Picture shows how he has mastered the long pole. On stage with Big Bass. "Awesome"
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Jimbo Denton - Ocala, Florida - Jimbo fishes most of the local tournaments in the Ocala area and regularly finds himself in the victory circle recently winning the Citrus County Bass Challenge. The best thing about this Gitem Team Member is he is bringing new stores and business opportunity in for us and that is what Pro Teaming is all about. We are forever Thankful for his help!
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Chad Dorland - Ocala, Florida - We owe our first ever Nationally televised endorsement to Chad during his 2nd place finish in the 2006 BFL All American in Connecticut. Due to his success on the Gitem Toad the FLW Production Team did a 3-D animated profile to show the detail of the bait on the Fox Sports Network.
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Rose M. Ellis - Birmingham, Alabama - We met Rose at the FLW Championship and knew right away that she was a winner. Rose competes in the WOMEN'S BASSMASTER TOUR and as the photo shows, does't mess around. We look forward to her Great Spokesperson ability.
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Bradley Hall - Ocoee, Florida - Brad competes in a lot of local fishing tournaments and proved his worth to the Gitem Team not only by winning events and giving credit to Gitem Baits but by continually offering to help bag baits and work seminars in his spare time. Good Luck!
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John McCutchan -
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Ron Plate - North Little Rock, Arkansas - New to the Team but already a standout for getting us in tackle shops in Arkansas. He is on the Board for the AR Bass Federation Nation and President of 2 other local clubs as well as attending charity benefit events. His reputation is an asset to those he supports and we are excited he wanted to be part of our team.
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Ben Potaracke - LaCrosse Wisconsin - He fishes several different events in the North Mid West and has a background in marketing. We are excited to have him get us going in his region.
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Bo Price - Seneca, South Carolina - The luck of Gitem went to work on Bo right away with him taking the BFL Co-Angler title on Lake Keowee. He also fished a local event that he weighed in a 29 Lb. Sack. Bo is a two time qualifier for the BFL All American and we look forward to the attention he can bring us.
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Josh Rowsky - Margate, Florida- He won the CoAngler Title on Lake Kissimmee in the BASS Southern Open as well as Big Fish using Gitem Warlock in Watermelon from the very first batch ever to be made. That was good enough to take home a new Triton TR-186. He also loves to catch some South Florida Peacock Bass.
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Ronnie Seets - Orlando Florida - Ronnie fishes the Bassmaster Weekend Series and made it to the regional tournament last year and he is anxious to prove himself again this year.
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Matt Spencer - Ocala, Florida - Matt fishes many local tournaments in the area and we appreciate his efforts to help Gitem Baits.
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Mel Stone - Mel fishes many Central Florida events and is a great asset to the Promotions of Gitem Baits. It is his Boat Wrap which appears on the home page of the Gitem Web Site.
You Can visit his site at www.melstonefishing.com
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Vince Strawbridge - Lakeland Florida - He fishes several tournaments in Florida and does fishing reports online. His favorite Bait is the Gitem Toad. We look forward to him helping us expand our tackle shop presence in the Lakeland area.
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Dave Thomas - Winter Park, Florida - Dave was one of the first Gitem Customers and proved himself more than worthy of representing Gitem Baits. He worked hard all year and it was great to see the effort pay off for him. He is holding up the $35,000 Check for Victory over a tough field of Pro's at the 2006 Kissimmee Pro-Am.
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Jeff Wetz - Tavares, Florida - We are excited to add him to the Gitem Team this year coming with high praise to his work ethic for his sponsors. He competes in events held around the state and we hope he has a great year.
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Phillip Williams - Tallahassee, Florida - He fishes Lakes throughout the panhandle and is always sending us the names of tackle stores to bring into the Gitem Nation of Dealers. Guys just like him are going to be the key to our overall success and we are glad he loves the Big Flapper as much as he does.
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Bryan Wright - Ohatchee, Alabama - A 2nd generation tournament angler who had just won a boat the day before we met him. He took to our baits right away and we're glad to have him help bring Alabama into the Gitem Nation. If you ever are talking fishing with him Large Heads are Ohatchee for Largemouth. But Spots are still Spots. We look forward to working with him when he's not in recovery from his next accident. (You know there is going to be one)
