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Capt Rick LaPoint Professional Guide Rick's Chauffeured Guide Service, Inc Table Rock Lake	Dr. John R. Thodos	Spence Petros Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
Accomplishments: *Finished 1st in the Ahoy's Summer Championship on Table Rock 9/01 *Finished 1st in the CMN on Table Rock in 9/02 *Finished 1st in the Homer Sloan Open on Table Rock 10/02 *WON 2003 SX 190 Skeeter w/ 150 Yamaha 10/02 - Skeeter Owners Tournament Lake Erie 10/02 *Won Missouri BASS Federation State Championship 2003 *Finished 1st Best of the Best Championship-2006 SX 190 Skeeter w/ 150 Yamaha 10/05 *Finished 1st Best of the Best Championship - 2007 SX190 Skeeter w/ 150 Yamaha 9/06 *Finished 1st Central Pro-Am Championship - 2007 Ranger 519VX w/200Merc Optimax. 10/06 *Finished 1st Weekend Warrior Championship - $25,000 cash 4/07 Why I Use Grandt Rods: In my guide business rods get mishandled, abused, and banged around 250 days a year. They perform as well on the 1st day as on the 250th day! Simply the finest rods I have ever used, with the best warranty in the business.	Accomplishments: 18',1100+lb Hammerhead shark caught on 30lb test line - 53lb(est)Muskie released-wt based on length/girth measurements - 15lb4oz Largemouth Bass - 12lb4oz Walleye - 12lb&15lb Tigerfish caught on the Zambezi River, Zimbabwe on Grandt 3 piece spinning pack rod w/ 12lb test line Why I use Grandt Rods: I've been fishing Grandt rods exclusively since 1986, that's 20 years of serious hardcore fishing. I've fished with his rods all over the world, Alaska, Canada, Central America, South America, Africa and the Pacific. Everything from panfish to Marlin. The action, backbone and all out engineering that goes into Grandt blanks is what it's all about. It's the rod that fights the fish, not the hook, line, reel or even angler. It all boils down to the rod.	Accomplishments: Spence is one of North America's most versatile and well-respected freshwater anglers; author, editor, photographer, teacher, sales rep, and veteran of hundreds of television and radio shows. Petros has been in the fishing tackle business full-time since August, 1973, when he became the editor of Fishing Facts magazine, a position he held 22-years until their sale in 1995. Since then he has written for the top magazines in the fishing industry which include North American Fisherman, In Fisherman, Bass Pro Shop's Outdoor World, Fishing Tips & Articles, Crappie World, Bassin', Musky Hunter, and others. In 1989 Petros was inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. He was also written up in Larry Colombo's book "The Living Legends of American Sport Fishing" which profiles one hundred of the top people in the industry. Why I Use Grandt Rods: "From 7'0 Super Sensitive ultra lights for panfish, to Powerful Muskie and Tarpon taming rods, theres a high quality Grandt Rod to fit your needs." Spence Petros

Jeff Gibson	Swift Spaulding Expert Bassmaster	Capt. Don House Professional Guide
Accomplishments: 1999,2000-2 time Rose City Bassmasters Team of the Year Member of South Western Ontario Bass Association 2001-5th place classic qualifier (SWOBA) 2002-8th place classic qualifier (SWOBA) 4th place classic finish (SWOBA) 5th place Master Angler (SWOBA) 2 consecutive 1st place finishes and a 2nd place out of 5 Fall Challenges (SWOBA) Member of Essex County Bass Anglers 2002-1st and 2nd place finishes including a Big Bass Award Why I Use Grandt Rods: The past two seasons, I've had the honor of fishing with the finest rods in the business. Grandt Rods have not only increased my big fish numbers, but have led me to numerous top five finishes and consistently cashing checks. Jim's fine craftsmanship offers me superior feel when the bite is light and, at the same time, gives me the backbone I need when the big boys fight back. When it comes to sensitivity, durability and customer service, Grandt Rods are undoubtedly the leaders of the industry. The real beauty of these rods is in the "Unconditional Lifetime Warranty", unmatched by any other rod manufacturer today. Believe me when I say, If it wasn't for the cutting edge equipment that Grandt Rods has to offer, I wouldn't be where I am today on the tournament trails	Accomplishments: Walmart BFL (1999-Present) Virginia Pro-Am circuit (2000-Present) Renegade Bassmasters (Club) (1994-Present) BASS Eastern and Northern Pro Trail (1999-Present) Foxwoods Bass Challenge Tour (2000-2002) Member of Professional Bass Association (PBA), Received Professional status in 1999. Professional Guide with Life Outdoors UnLimited. OUPV licensed Captain with US Coast Guard. Why I use Grandt Rods: For the past seven years, I’ve had the opportunity to be sponsored by some of the top market names in bass fishing rods including names like G-Loomis, St. Croix, Falcon and All Pro. Grandt Rods are the lightest and most sensitive fishing rods I’ve ever used. In my line of work you have to be able to feel every type of structure and change in the bottom in order to duplicate patterns. Grandt rods allow me to locate those areas. The fact that they’re made in America and come with an unconditional life time warranty is second to none. It’s an honor to work with such a class organization where quality and customer satisfaction is the top priority.	Accomplishments: Tournament Angler and Full Time Professional Fishing Guide on Table Rock Lake. Specializing in Crappie and Deep clear Water Bass Fishing. With over 15 years of experience fishing all of the Missouri Lakes in clean and dirty water for bass and crappie Why I use Grandt rods: Hands down the best fishing rods on the market, very strong and very light weight. Grandt Rods has a Warranty that no one in the market can even come close to. First class rods and a first class company. A must have for any Angler.

Russ Repenning	Dave Wagensomer	Eddie Butts www.eddiebuttsband
Accomplishments: I have spent ten years fishing in Northern Manitoba and the Northwest Territories. I have spent eight years fishing Great Slave Lake. In these areas, Northern pike and Lake Trout are the most desired species. I have also fished Arctic Grayling and Walleye at these locations. Why I Use Grandt Rods: I have fished Grandt Rods for over ten years under various conditions. I have found them to be the most sensitive rod on the market. Even though they are sensitive they are built to handle big fish with ease. I like to fish the lightest rod possible and have caught many trophy fish on light tackle. Grandt rods have never let me down. The construction of the rod is top quality and the rod performs as it does because of this. I would recommend Grandt rods for any fishing application.	Accomplishments: Saltwater light tackle guide in Key West Great lakes angler for over 20 years Tournament fishing both Walleye and Bass Circuits. Have qualified for regional championships in the FLW Walleye League and Bass Fishing League. Why I Use Grandt Rods Grandt Rods have replaced all other rods I have owned. These rods are the strongest, most sensitive rods money can buy. The new Reserve Power Rods in the XLH70 Series are the finest rods made. Top this all off with a real "Lifetime Warranty" and these rods leave all other competitors behind.	Accomplishments: I have fished the (MWC) Walleye Circuit for 10 years with great success. I have been in several articles featured in sporting articles in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and The Outdoor Times. I have appeared in the television show "On The Water Adventures with Captain Doug Schreiber. I have appeared in a television commercial for Cedar Lakes Sales. I am the singing voice for the "American Family Insurance" commercials. I have had my own band (The Eddie Butts Band) for several years and travel the mid-west performing. Comments: Sensitivity is the Key. The rods are very sensitive, yet they take a beating and hold up very well. I do a lot of vertical jigging for walleyes, and the rods account for all of my strikes. The trolling rods don't tire me out because I'm not fighting with the rod. They are the very best!!

Mike Jackson www.mikejacksonoutdoors.com	Gale & Marvin Radtke Largest kept muskie in Muskie Inc History www.radtkespikeminnow.com	Chris Laros
Accomplishments: Host of Mike Jackson Outdoors Radio, heard coast-to-coast on the Outdoor Sports Radio Network, and WSBC, AM-1240 in Chicago. Outdoors Editor for the Daily Herald, one of Chicago's major, daily newspapers. His radio show has been called "the best outdoor radio talk show in the country (Al & Ron Lindner) Why I Use Grandt Rods: Rugged, ultra-sensitive, and a pleasure to use The entire line is powerful and very sensitive, aside from being extremely rugged. My Grandt Rods have never let me down, in both fresh and salt water.	Accomplishments: Gale landed this 58 1/2" musky on a Radtke's Pike Minnow on July 10, 2002. He was using an all Black Radtke that Marvin had specially made. This fish has been recognized by the Freshwater Fishing Hall Of Fame as a World Record Musky for trolling with 25# test line. Why I Use Grandt Rods: We've been using Grandt Rods for many years..... Never had one go bad on us. Jim is a genius when it comes to rod making. And he puts quality above all other priorities when it comes to making a rod.	Accomplishments Degree in Fisheries and Aquatic Science from Purdue University with a focus on Fisheries Management Past member of the Purdue Bass Fishing Team Was on the committee to start the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championships and the National College Bass Fishing Tourney Two top ten finishes in local tourneys in Indiana in 2007 on Lake Monroe Why I fish Grandt Rods I use Grandt Rods because of the durability, sensitivity and feel. These rods are great for all applications of fishing. The warranty is unmatched in the fishing industry and it allows me to fish with confidence where ever I am fishing. I have also used these rods in Costa Rica where I caught a 23lb Jack Chrevelle on a 7MH conventional fishing rod. I do not know of any other rod that can handle a fish like that with ease. Thanks Jim -- Your rods make me a more confident fisherman.
Brian Belevender	Capt. Doug Schreiber www.hotjigs.com	Kevin Moore www.muskiesetc.com
Accomplishments: 8 Years with Oakland County Bass Anglers 2^nd Place Lake St Clair 2004 4^th Place Final Standings 2004 2^nd Place Lake St Clair 2007 3^rd Place Final Standings 2007 3 Years with NBAA Tournament Trail 3^rd Place Final Standings 2006. 4^th Place National Championship 2006 2^nd Place Final Standings 2007 2^nd Place Lake St Clair Open 2007 Competing in 40 to 50 bass tournaments a year Working with underprivileged kids through young teens to teach them our sport Why I use Grandt Rods When money is on the line, my line is running through a Grandt Rod. In over 40 tournaments each season, Grandt quality and workmanship gives me the confidence I need to put each fish in my boat. Fishing is not just about how and where to catch fish, but also about the equipment I use. Finding them then hooking them up with my favorite Grandt Rod is at the top of the list.	Accomplishments: Host of "On The Water Adventures" Fishing and Outdoors Show Owner of Hot Jigs and Hot Jigs Guide & Charter Service Host and producer of "The Bite" fishing show on WLUK Fox 11 1995 MWC Illinois River First Place Finish 1995 MWC Championship Qualifier 1995 Mercury National Walleye Tournament 5th Place Finish 1994 Sturgeon Bay Bass Open, 12th place finish 1997 Sturgeon Bay Bass Open, 9th place finish 1999 Sturgeon Bay Bass Open, 19th place finish 2000 Sturgeon Bay Bass Open, 15th place finish 2002 Sturgeon Bay Bass Open, 4th place finish Why I Use Grandt Rods: Why buy Jim Grandt Rods? That's an easy one, because Jim builds a fishing rod the way I would, if I built rods. First, Jim manufactures the finest rod components and blanks for his rods. Second, he uses the best components and blanks when he builds his rods. Third, no short cuts in the assembly process, just hands on U.S.A. quality. Last and not least, lifetime warrantee. The bottom line, Jim builds rods the old way, with pride.	Accomplishments: Has been fishing/guiding for muskies in S.E. Wisconsin since 1981Professional musky Tournament Trail team Was technical advisor and live game fish supplier for a national battery commercial that was seen during game 7 2001 World Series and many NFL games (Grandt Rods were used in the commercial. 3 time IN FISHERMAN MASTER ANGLER Featured in 3 outdoor articles in 2 years Why I Use Grandt Rods: The second you hold a Grandt Rod, you know you have found something special. I really like the large diameter guides on the musky rods. When casting while guiding or in tournaments for 9 hours, you appreciate the lightness and sensitivity of these top quality tools. By far the best rods in the world. The Kevlar rods are awesome cold weather sucker rods and unbeatable for trolling. These rods are works of art. Add a lifetime warranty and how can you use anything else?

Jim Konas	Don Miller www.millers-sportfishing.com	Bubba Wray
Accomplishments: 6 1st Place Finishes 21 Top Ten Finishes 1 1st Place Classic Championship 3 Big Bass Awards 1 Illinois Bass Federation 2nd Place Finish 8 Man Team 1 Illinois Bass Federation 3rd Place Finish 8 Man Team 2000 C-U Bass 7th Lake Shelbyville 2000 C-U Bass 1st Clinton Lake Open 2000 C-U Bass 1st Lake Shelbyville 2002 BFL Illini Division 7th Lake Shelbyville 2002 BFl Illini Division 5th Lake Shelbyville 2002 BFL Illini Division 13th Super Tournament Smithland Pool 2002 Ron Ward Memorial Tournament 2nd Lake Shelbyville Owner and Lure Designer J.D. Lures Why I Use Grandt Rods: Since I started using Grandt Rods my tournament success has risen greatly. Instead of contributing I am now cashing checks. The super sensitivity and extra strength allow you to feel the light bites and land big fish in heavy cover. Jim simply builds the most sensitive and strongest rods made and that is why he can cover them with the best warranty out there.	Accomplishments: Captain Don Miller has set the pace for others in the Great Lakes Region for achieving the both size and numbers of great lakes muskies boated through out his career on Lake St. Clair, located 20 minutes east of Detroit, Mich. Over his career he has boated over 3,500 great lakes muskies and has fished with anglers from 18 different states, and 7 different countries of the world. Don operates and owns a 299 BAHA sport fisherman, a spacious 10.5 ft. beam, and 32 ft. long fiberglass boat with up to date equipment, featuring Jim Grandt Fishing Rods, and state of the art electronics. Multiple fish days are not unusual on Lake St. Clair, and his personal best has been 44 lbs. and 56 inches. Why I Use Grandt Rods: Jim Grandt Rods have stood up to some of the biggest tackle busting, rip snorting muskies that I have seen in my career on Lake St. Clair. I have witnessed the best hook sets in my life while trolling with Jim Grandt Fishing Rods on these fish!	Accomplishments: 2000 Finished 1st in Red Man (BFL) Super tournament (170 entries) 2000 Pro Am Tournament finished 10th for the year (220 teams entered) 2002 Finished 1st in Championship Teams Circuit (175 teams entered from Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia) Qualified for the National Team Tournament Two years Qualified for the Virginia State Bass Federation Tournament sixteen years most recent years finishing 6th, 7th, and 16th with (350) entries Finished 1st in Big M BassMasters four years, finished 2nd four years Mr. Bass Tournament for State of Virginia, finished 5th (202)entries Why I Use Grandt Rods:* Many fishermen use a variety of rods for different bodies of water. Whether I'm fishing the grass beds on the Potomac, bushes at Kerr Reservoir, or the tidal James River, the durability, sensitivity and hook-setting power of Grandt Rods far surpass any other rods.

Keith Nelson	Brian Adams www.Wisfish.com / www.Wisfish.net Your network to the outdoors Proudly serving all 50 states and Canada	Kim Presbrey
Accomplishments: I've fished and guided North Central Minnesota lakes. Pike, Walleyes, Crappies and Bluegills are my target fish. We do a ton of ice fishing here too since the lakes are frozen for more than 5 months a year. Being involved with several fishing forums has allowed me a platform to teach fishing from. There are thousands of folks I've helped. No tourny entries ,but fishing 200 days a year let's me keep the pulse of the fish. I have my own line of super small hair jigs that I personally hand tie . I'll also run a few fishing seminars through out the year. Why I Use Grandt Rods I use Grandt Rods because once I used them I fell in love. I can feel every little tick they are so sensitive. I had a dragonfly land on my rod and with it's wings buzzing it felt like a weed whip running full throttle in my hand. I know I'm catching more fish because of the advance notice the tick of the fish hitting my lure gives me. The battles are awesome too. I've noticed the whole rod is working for me not just the last half of the rod like with the other brands I've used. The blanks are loaded with power for great hooksets too. I have to mention how light they are. Being I troll for hours on end the heavier poles made my hands sore ,but not with a lightweight Grandt. Oh my I almost forgot about the guides being made of titanium. I can cast much further with less effort. I'll never give up my Grandt's since my days on the water just got way more fun! I wish you could see my videos of how the are performing !	Accomplishments: I fish as many tournaments as I can manage to get in on a yearly basis. Over the past 30 years I have fished all over the state of Wisconsin. I have fished the oceans for shark, tuna, grouper, and barracudas. Contributing to the children of low income families my website, www.wisfish.com, has helped out those less fortunate to learn the sport of fishing by donating gear and tips. Why I Use Grandt Rods: Over the last 30 years I have always thought I had the best rods money could buy. Then I came across Grandt Rods. I decided to give them a try and even bought one as a raffle prize that I held. I have NEVER held a rod before that is such a high quality! The sensitivity of their rods is amazing. By using a Grandt rod it has drastically improved my fishing. Hook sets are allot better due to being able to feel the fish, unlike the other rods I have fished with in the past. I will always be a committed customer of Grandt rods and will let other fishermen know of their outstanding performance and warranty offered from Grandt rods. I know the ones I have told about the rods now have some and they aren't able to thank me enough for introducing them to their quality products. Ever since I was delivered my Grandt, my other rods will probably end up rotting away in my garage and basement. By far the best rods in the market! Thanks to Jim and his company for making a rod that I will have forever and a day!!	Accomplishments: Caught 50# musky on "Death Stick" Won Grandt Tarpon Tournament in 1999? or 98? Why I Use Grandt Rods: Have caught close to 100 muskies trolling with Grandt Rods on Lake St. Clair. No nicks, no cuts, no breaks of anything on these rods. They are tough rods with fast tips. Great trolling rods for big fish.
Bob Simpson	Brad Lear	Mike "Hap" Dicks
Accomplishments: An Avid fisherman, who should' a been pro-fisherman or professional baseball player but settled for designing food and dairy processing plants. I am a working guy who spends many hours casting for game fish from Canada to Costa Rica. I have had the pleasure of fishing both salt and fresh water species and have always tried to improve my fish catching skills yearly. Grandt Rods have become a key part of the improvement program. My yearly catch usually includes, Striped Bass, Blue Fish, Tuna, Sea Trout (Southern and Northern), Muskie , Northern, Walleye, and Bass (One yr. caught 800 bass). Why I Use Grandt Rods: The Grandt Rods provide the best combination of sensitivity, durability, and casting distance of any rod I have tried. The rods load better than any graphite rod I have every tried resulting any extra casting distance. When your out casting with your friends it's always nice to be getting that extra 5 to ten yards more distance when you both throw the same lures. It's a simple theory. The more time your in the water the more chances the fish have to grab on. Jim Grandt refinished an heirloom Bamboo fly rod for me three years ago. It is a pleasure to fish with and looks magnificent in a display case. I usually have one Grandt rod on my Christmas list every year.	Accomplishments: Virginia BASS Regional Federation BASSMASTERS 2003 First Place - BASS Classic - Lake Anna, VA 2003 Big Fish Award - BASS Classic - Lake Anna - 2003 Federated Club - Commonwealth BASS Anglers 2003 First Place- Potomac River, 2003 First Place- Lake Chesdin-2003 First Place -Potomac River-2003 Second Place-Potomac River-2003 New Horizon Bass Anglers 2003 First Place-Lake Gaston- 2003 First Place-Kerr Reservoir- 2003 First Place - Potomac River-2003 Why I Use Grandt Rods: In only a short time with Grandt Rods, I have come to know quality and reliability in both craftsmanship in the rods and customer service. I have now fished in three tournaments with the rods, and I can say without a doubt that these rods are extremely sensitive, and super strong. Jim and the staff at Grandt Rods are prompt in their responses to questions, and get product shipped out the minute you order it. As a tournament angler having the product in your boat allows people to see that you are confident, and depend on this product to deliver results. The All American Series are excellent rods, that are well-built, strong, and ultra sensitive.	Accomplishments: Several bass club wins and high placing in the year end classic. I contribute it to Grandt Rods! Why I Use Grandt Rods: I was introduced to Grandt Rods 4 years ago by my fishing partner Marvin Cooke. I have never looked back on my purchase. You spend the money for Grandt Rods and you feel things you never felt before which means more hookups and fish in the boat. I have taken Grandt Rods from Texas to Wisconsin, MO, to Florida and everywhere in between. If you don't believe me when I say Grandt Rods are the best you can buy then just try one. Call the man himself, Jim Grandt. As you can tell I am hooked on Grandt Rods. Why fish anything else with a great Lifetime Warranty like he has, the best in the business, it works for me. Thanks Grandt Rods.

Jason Slagstad	Michael Hall Website: www.geocities.com/mihall204	Ray Rigby Website: www.indianasmallmouth.com
Accomplishments: 2001 angler of the year Tri R Marine-Champion boats Tournament trail 2001 Tri R Marine Champion Boats tournament of Champions 1st place 2001 Champion Bass Boat and Mercury Outboard 2001 7 1st place finishes and 14 top 10 finishes 2001 Qualified for Stratos Boats Regional 2002 Runner up top money finisher in Wisconsin Team Circuit 2002 4 1st place finishes 12 top 10 finishes 2002 Qualified for 2003 Stratos Owners regional Why I Use Grandt Rods:* I consider myself a deep structure fisherman and the biggest reason I use Grandt rods is, when the wind is blowing and you have a Canadian cold front blowing through Northern Wisconsin I need to feel every bite even when I can't feel my hands. With Grandt Rods they are light and the most sensitive rod I have ever used.	Accomplishments: • Won Mr. BASS with OBC BASSMASTERS in 1999 & 2001 • 27Th Place in BASS Megabucks in Leesburg Florida February 1989 • 2001 19th Place WAL-MART BFL Potomac River May 2001 • 2002 10th Place WAL-MART BFL Potomac River May 2002 • 2002 43rd Place BASS Northern Open Potomac River August 2002 • 2002 34th END of Year Finish in BASS Northern Opens • 2003 70th END of Year Finish in BASS Southern Opens Why I Use Grandt Rods: The superior sensitivity of Grandt All American graphite rods helped me to feel even the most subtle bites and win over $50,000 as the 2005 Potomac EVERSTART champion.” “If you use Grandt All American rods you will catch more fish and own the world’s greatest fishing rods.”	Accomplishments: Southern Outdoors Open Champion Snoball Champion Smallmouth Invitational Champion Indy Bassin Invitational Champion Finished 8th. in the Hoosier Open Classic Finished 6th. in the Tillman's Tournament Top 8 Qualifier the last 3 years Several Club wins Several Local Tourney wins I film 2-4 television shows per year on Smallmouth Fishing I write some articles for a few web based fishing sites I am a guest speaker at a few functions concerning fishing I am the events co-ordinator for the Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation. I own a small plastics company, we make custom colored baits. I am a local Smallmouth Guide in Indiana Why I Use Grandt Rods: I had heard of Grandt Rod's before but never tried one being a staunch Loomis user, well all I can ask myself is why? Once I got my hands on one of Jim's rod's I had to have more. They are light and sensitive and when you use them all day you don't get fatigue in your arms or hands. If your not fishing with Grandt Rod's, well you ain't fishing.

Bud Fields
OUTDOOR COLUMNIST
AVID BASS TOURNAMENT ANGLER

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Competes in 80-90 bass tournaments a year. Qualified for 11 consecutive KBA CLASSICS KBA "Dick Cope Award" recipient 2005 KBA "BASS ANGLER of the YEAR" CLASSIC CHAMPION Logansport Bass Hustlers Sportsmanship Award recipient three years in a row "We Care" Bass Tournament Champion Team
Hoosier Outdoor Writers Association Active Member Hunting and Fishing Instructor Public Speaker Jim "Moose" Carden's Kid's Fishing Clinic Co-Director
Conducts deer hunting and bass fishing seminars Outdoor Columnist for Kokomo Perspective newspaper

Why I Use Grandt Rods:
"I have used practically EVERY rod on the market today but when I held a GRANDT ROD in my hands I KNEW, without a doubt, I had found the BEST rod available. QUALITY, SENSITIVITY, DURABILITY and LIGHTNING FAST hooksetting power that ALL serious anglers expect. The 100% LIFETIME WARRANTY is FANTASTIC. Jim and Jacqueline Grandt are committed to customer satisfaction" "I retired from Chrysler Corporation after 35 years of involvement in Quality Control and I DEMAND and APPRECIATE quality in the equipment I use. I find that quality in GRANDT RODS."

Bob Hendricks

Accomplishments:
Outdoor Writer: Contributes to-Midwest Outdoors, Wisconsin Waters and Woods, Adventure Sports Outdoors, Hancock Journal Pilot, Fishing Facts.
Field tester for hunting and fishing Equipment. Promotional writer.
Why I Use Grandt Rods:
Virtually every fisherman that I have let use my Grandt rods has ended up buying one. The sensitivity and quality far surpasses anything on the market today.

Larry Erfort

Accomplishments:
Finished 7th in the 13th annual Jim Grandt Tarpon Tournament in Costa Rica.

Why I Use Grandt Rods:

I have fished Grandt Rods since 1990 and find them to be the most sensitive and strong rods I have ever used. I like to fish for a variety of species, from fresh to saltwater and wouldn't dream of using anything else. When my time spent fishing is so precious to me, I want a fishing rod that won't let me down. There are so many styles and actions that you couldn't possibly come up short with a Grandt Rod!

Capt. Nick Karas www.saxatilischarters.com	Carol Boykin	Sue Parrish
Accomplishments: NYS fuide's license and USCG Charterboat captain 25 years, specializing in sight-fishing or finesse angling. Outdoors columnist for NY Newsday and NY Times; Ichthyologist, Books: "The Striped Bass" and "Brook Trout". Fished as a press angler in the first 14 BassMasters Classics Why I Use Grandt Rods: The perfect companions for the untimate in finesse fishing for striped bass, albacore, bonito, weakfish and bluefish. Truly an extension of one's arm when connecting with a fish. It's not what you catch that is important but how you catch it and that's where a Grandt Rod makes a difference.	Accomplishments: I started bass fishing in 1977 and haven’t stopped yet. I’m a retired nurse, a retired Vice President of the National Bass’n Gal Association, a retired member of Texas Outdoor Writers Association and Outdoor Writers Association of America. I’m grateful to have enjoyed job satisfaction and success in all of these areas. Living in Indiana now, I compete as a member of Freedom Lady Anglers fishing team and Grandt Rods help me do that effectively. Why I Use Grandt Rods I’m a new convert to Grandt Rods and especially enjoy pitchin’ with them. I’m impressed with Jim and Jacqueline Grandt and their products. Everyone wants to try the rods and nobody wants to give them back. They can’t believe the sensitivity or the warranty.	Accomplishments: 2002 Individual Heavy Stringer National Top 4 Team (WBFA-ACC) at Lake Fork, Texas;18 consecutive years as a Club/Open/Charity Tournament Director; Originator and compiler of the Indiana "Bass Tourney Calendar" since 1988;Earned 19 of the last 20 National Top 4 Team participating; Top money winner in my club tournaments for 16 years. Why I Use Grandt Rods: I was a "hard sell" due to the fact that I have been a loyal user of another manufacturer’s rod for all of my organized 19 years of fishing. That is until I picked up a Grandt All American Series C08. I primarily use a medium heavy rod in my fishing and I was absolutely amazed at the extreme sensitivity an light weight this rid exhibited. Not being very strong, it is essential that I don’t unduly wear myself out. Because of its light weight, this rod will help me immensely hour after hour on the water

Brian D. Kucharski	Ray Hansen	Tim Wilson www,kerrlake.com/timguide
Accomplishments: Caught my biggest bass ever of my life time on a Grandt rod; 11.5 #’s Along with many numerous other big bass, big Muskie, Pike, Walleye, Crappie, ETC….. I have cashed out many times (been in the money $$) in local bass clubs and tournaments, using only Grandt rods. As I look to my future of fishing, nothing but a Grandt rod will be in my hand to pursue the sport I love, and have so much passion for. Why I use Grandt rods: I have been using Grandt rods for years now and they are simply the best of the best. I use Grandt rods because, they are the most sensitive fishing rod you will ever pick up and use. Not to mention, they come with the best warranty in the business. Hands down you won’t find a more durable, yet ultra sensitive fishing rod on the market. I swear you can feel a spider fart with these rods, as they are that sensitive!! From a custom wrapped Grandt rod, to just a normal one, you can’t go wrong with the quality, craftsmanship, and dependability of one of Jim’s masterpieces!! He truly is a genius, and way ahead of his time when it comes to the making of Grandt rods.	Accomplishments: Active member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America and the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers. Staff writer for Midwest Outdoors and Fishing Facts magazines. Freelance features published in over forty outdoor publications. Voted "Favorite Writer" by Midwest Outdoors readers in 2001. Frequent trips to lakes and rivers throughout the Midwest to generate material for articles. Why I Use Grandt Rods: Serious anglers need dependable gear designed for long life, that meets specific angling challenges under all conditions. Grandt rods deliver every time!	Accomplishments: Owner Tim's Guide Service on Kerr Lake in Southern VA. Associate guide for Ken Penrods Life Outdoors Unlimited Outfitters Beltsville Maryland. I have been bass fishing on Kerr Lake for the past 22 years and I have been guiding on Kerr Lake for the last 6 years. Other sponsors include Berkley Pure Fishing,Mr Twister Mepps and Case Plastics. Why I Use Grandt Rods: When I guide clients I believe in having them use the finest equipment available on the market. Grandt Rods are the finest custom rods you can find today. They are super sensitive, well built and use the finest components. Grandt rods give my clients an edge when fishing out here on Kerr Lake. My job is to find the fish and make them hit. Grandt rods job is to get the fish in the boat-Grandt Rods really get the job done!

Ray Craig www.newagebait.com	Richard Newton	Richard Leigeber www.easyretriever.com
Accomplishments: 2003 Bassmasters Northern Opens (28th Onieda Lake) 2002 Bassmasters Northern Opens (42nd Potomac River) 2002 Bassmasters Northern Opens (42nd Hudson River) Why I Use Grandt Rods Grandt Rods are super-sensitive and durable, making them very dependable for any fishing situation. With a no-worry, unconditional lifetime warranty and because of the high quality construction of the rod, I can't imagine why anyone would not use Grant Rods.	Accomplishments: -Eight tournament wins in twelve months 2005-2006 -Ninety percent top ten finishes in 2006 -"Team of the Year" National Bass Circuit- Lake Anna Division -Second place "Team of the Year"- Championship Teams -Two consecutive years qualifying for "Top Gun" No-entry fee Invitational Tournament-National Bass Circuit -Featured in "Day on the Water with a Pro" series in Woods and Waters Magazine January 2007 Why I Use Grandt Rods Purchasing a Grandt flipping stick at the 2006 Bassarama in Richmond Virginia helped take my fishing career to the next level. The sensitivity, durability, and overall great performance of the rod allowed me to feel and land fish that would have otherwise gone undetected. Rock-solid hooksets meant landing more fish and ,therefore, stronger tournament finishes. Without a Grandt rod in hand , your just casting. With one in hand you are truly fishing.	Accomplishments: Fished B.A.S.S. opens last 3 seasons Best finish 5th place Lake Martin March 2002 Weighed in Largest Spotted bass ever for a B.A.S.S. tournament(7lbs. 11oz.) Finished 29th place overall 2002 season Currently 81st place 02-03 season Been Tournament fishing 25 years Red Man, FLW, B.A.S.S., Everstart, Anglers Choice Couples, Guys & Dolls couples President ER MFG., Inc. home of the EASY RETRIEVER Why I Use Grandt Rods: Fishing for bass in the South is a year round pleasure for me. Grandt rods have proven to be the best all around rods for an avid tournament fisherman like myself. They are durable and have the strength for power fishing or the touch for finesse fishing. Dollar for Dollar Grandt Rods are the best rods on the market and the warranty is second to none!

	Eric Hendricks	Jerry Pabst
	Accomplishments: Outdoor Photographer- Have had photos published in several publications. I specialize in outdoor photos as well as action photos in motor sports. Why I Use Grandt Rods: My hookups on fish have increased 50% since I began using Grandt rods. The sensitivity of a Grandt rod is only equaled by the artistic beauty that each rod carries.	Accomplishments: Outdoor Writer/Photographer - Member OWAA Lecturer on hunting and fishing T.V. Host - Midwest Outdoors Why I Use Grandt Rods: Finest quality from one end to the other. They have never let me down

	Jim and Jacqueline Grandt with the Ladies Freedom Anglers Team