Our Ambassadors

AJ Johnson grew up in the great state of Iowa before heading out to Colorado where he has lived with wife Courtney for the past 20 years. AJ spent 15 years working as a writer and editor for several publications. He was also an avid endurance athlete and professional triathlete. After “retiring” from endurance racing, […]

Joseph Jones is an avid outdoorsman that has a passion and mission to inspire others to get started fishing and exploring the outdoors. His love of the outdoors came early in life when his dad taught him and his siblings to fish. His obsession with fishing started at that young age and continues as he […]

Candace is an avid angler with an immense passion for everything outdoors. Much of her childhood was spent exploring the vast wilderness of the Colorado Rockies with her father, who was a devoted outdoorsman. They did everything the rustic way – no electricity, no showers, no cell phones (not that cell phones were a thing […]

Kara is an outdoor enthusiast based in Texas.  Her love of the outdoors stems from all the time spent hiking and exploring the outdoors with her dad as a kid.  It wasn’t until college that she went fishing for the first time – and she’s been hooked ever since!  There’s nothing more Kara loves than fishing and […]

Growing up in Camden, Alabama, Laura enjoyed fishing, catching turtles, and taking trail rides along Lake Millers Ferry. Most, if not all of her favorite memories with her family have involved some form of outdoor focused activity. From white-water rafting to good old-fashioned camping. After graduating from Auburn University she returned home to serve as Director […]

Joanna is an avid adventurer and spends most of her free time exploring the beautiful state of Colorado where she lives with her fiancé, two dogs and two cats. She is always active with a hobby, or multiple, for each season including hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, trail running, paddleboarding and camping. Her dogs, Kane and Nyx, join her […]

Allyson is an avid hiker, photographer, and adventurer in Colorado. In her free time, you can find Allyson hitting the trails and finding ways to enjoy the beauty and fun that each season offers. Whether camping, hiking, paddle boarding, backpacking, snowshoeing, or skiing, Allyson loves to stay active, explore new places, and share her adventures […]

Dr. Brooks Tiller grew up in Tennessee learning woodsmanship and outdoor skills from his father and grandfather. Professionally, he has worked and traveled the globe working with professional and Olympic athletes as a Physical Therapist and Strength Coach. Also known as ‘The Healthy Hunter’, Brooks has been featured on American Ninja Warrior. His true passion […]

Dan O’Sullivan is the managing editor of AdvancedAngler.com, a fishing industry media outlet. Originally from the West coast, the current Southside, Alabama resident has been an outdoor writer and photographer for 27 years. O’Sullivan and his wife Christina also serve as media and marketing consultants to professional anglers. While he’s been a lifetime athlete and […]

Chris Mitchell is the Managing Editor for Bassmaster.com. He enjoys exploring Alabama with his wife and daughter and occasionally catching a fish. 

Cameron Payne, grew up on some land out in Rock Hill, SC. Ever since he could stand, he’s had a fishing pole or a compound bow in his hand.

A lifetime angler with adventures ranging from Amazon peacock bass to Florida Keys bonefish to giant Canadian pike, David blends creative storytelling with intricate description to convey the essence of the sport, along with the details anglers need to make their own memories. With nearly 30 years of writing experience, David delivers compelling written content […]

Joe Sills is an award-winning explorer and journalist who kicked off his career with a solo, cross-country road trip of America in a tent. He’s charbroiled gas station burritos over an open fire in Utah and cooked with a Swedish countess in a medieval kitchen. He’s shared the table of a Chinese billionaire in a subterranean […]

Spencer, Kristi, Kade, and Ruko Blu asked themselves one simple question. “If you had everything you needed to make a change, would you?” This question not only put them on the spot to realize that they did indeed have what they needed to make a change, but it also propelled them to sell it all and embark on […]

Jim is the long-time editor of Bassmaster.com and B.A.S.S. social media. Jim grew up in Knoxville, Tenn., camping, hiking and kayaking in the Great Smoky Mountains, and later working in Yellowstone National Park. One of his bucket list items is to visit every National Park (17 checked off so far). He loves sharing outdoor adventures […]

Andy Crawford has had a lifelong love affair with nature, and for years has traveled the country capturing photos of the beauty he finds. Crawford spends weeks each year in the outdoors, mucking through the swamps around his South Louisiana home and driving back roads on his travels as a Bassmaster photographer. He enjoys boating through […]

Cricket Coates is a central Florida youth angler and outdoor adventurer. She grew up hunting Florida land, fishing Florida waters and enjoying everything fun outdoors! She is known for her bass fishing accomplishments and has partnered with IGFA, Guy Harvey Resorts, and Bridgemaster Fishing Products to promote youth and female fishing with educational videos and […]

Fishing has always been an obsession for John. As a young boy his favorite thing to do on a Friday night was to stay glued to the Outdoor Channel. He couldn’t wait to tune in and watch the pros demonstrate fishing techniques while showing the latest and greatest in gear and just loving life on […]

Michelle and her husband are working their way through the national parks with their two children, now ages 15 and 9. They travel in a truck while towing a pop up and spend an average of 70 nights a year camping. Currently they have visited 51/63 national parks, which represents the entire lower 48 US […]

Laurie serves as the Director of Go Out{side}. She is a long-time B.A.S.S. employee who has been the designer for Bassmaster magazine for almost 20 years.

James Hall shares his vast fishing knowledge from growing up fishing with his grandfather to his 20+ years as a B.A.S.S. Editor.

Courtney Johnson is a book author, freelance writer and teacher based in Erie, CO. Most of her days are spent chasing her 7-year-old daughter on hiking trails, down the hills on a mountain bike and up climbing routes. You can follow her adventures at: https://adventureswithmylittleray.com/.

Born and raised in Weeping Water, NE, Kristine Fischer wasn’t one to adhere to societal norms. Growing up in a home unimpeded by the restraints of a tv, she had a natural inclination towards the outdoors.For the past few years, she’s lived on the road competing in national kayak bass tournaments across the country.  Her tournament records have […]

Bryan Brasher is a life-long angler and enjoys catching all species of fish.

Philip Hunt grew up exploring the outdoors in any way possible. Thanks to his parents, uncles, and family friends, he is just as comfortable kayaking whitewater rapids as tying microscopic flies for fly-fishing. Philip’s wife, Corey, shares in the love of outdoor adventure. Together they raise two children with the goal of instilling a lifelong […]

Corey Hunt is an award-winning freelance outdoor writer and photographer from the upstate of South Carolina, where she lives with her husband and two children. Her work has appeared in publications such as Dun Magazine, South Carolina Wildlife, and other online publications. More on Corey’s writing can be found on the blog she writes with […]

Jimmy Kennedy is a chef as well as a professional angler. Kennedy and his daughter, June, host their own cooking show focusing on bringing viewers into the heart of the home – the kitchen. {read more}

Justin is an avid angler and content creation specialist with a major passion for the outdoors.

Jessalyn loves to travel and explore the outdoors. Her family has several favorite places to camp, hike and paddle and after a few years of camping with two young children and a dog, she’s learned some tips and tricks to make the adventure run smoothly.