STC Sports Pro Staff
I would like to announce our 2011 Pro Staff
Line-up
Freshwater
Mike Shannon -
Mike has been an important part of STC Sports for may years. From Prime Time Anglers ( 2 time Angler of the Year) to B.A.S.S Fed Nation ( 6 top 10 places) just to name a few of his accomplishments. He has a lot of experience on the water in NJ and the tri state area. Every Year he has made time for the kids at the Elks/STC Sports free youth fishing tournament. His dedication to the sport and the future make him an asset for the team.
Favorite places to fish: Flats in Maryland
Gear of Choice: Quantum, Abu Garcia And Skeeter Boats
Mike Sentore -
One of the members of the Top Rod fishing club, Mike is well known in the fishing community. He has begun the 2011 tournament season with four 1st place wins in the past 5 weeks. In 2008, 09, and 2010 he was angler of the year for Top Rod Bassmasters. He was voted Angler of the Year in 04,07 and 08 by Tri-State Bass Assains Group and was 2009, 2010 USA Bassin Divisional Champ. Mike spends more time on the water than any other fisherman I know. He is proof that if you put in the time on the water you can be very successful.
Favorite places to fish: Delaware River and Upper Chesapeake Bay
Gear of choice: Shimano, Bass Pro Shops, Power Pro, St. Croix, War Eagle, Stanley,
Zoom and Bomber.
Freshwater Youth
Jonathan Ladner -
Being NJ State TBF youth champion gets Jonathan a slot in the National finals at Lake Quachita in Hot Springs Arkansas. Member of the Millennium Bass Club, Jonathan switches back and forth from bow fishing to rod and reel. He has recently shot a snakehead while bow fishing. The first and only to be caught by bow in the state of NJ. With several years of tournament experience and help with our youth tournaments, Jonathan a perfect fit for our Pro Staff Program.
Favorite places to fish: Delaware river and it's tributaries
Gear of Choice: Yamamoto and Zoom Horny Toad baits. Tica, Quantum and
Daiwa for rods and reels.
Christopher Robertson -
Four time "NJ Skillful Angler" award winner Chris Robertson show a lot of promise. He has won several most fish and biggest fish awards from Parvin State Park to Greenwich lake and everywhere in between. With repeatedly making honor roll as a sophomore at Woodstown High School, Chris puts as much emphasis on work as play.
Favorite places to fish: Any South Jersey trout lake, DE river and Bay
Gear of Choice: Fenwich, shimano and Penn rods. Penn, Abu Garcia and
Pflueger reels.
Saltwater
Chet Reklewski -Being retired, after working for Penn for several years, Chet still spends time field testing and developing their cutting edge products. From Sod banks and inlets for saltwater to bridges and creeks in freshwater, he fishes it all. In his spare time he ties his own bucktail, teasers, flies and rigs. His many years of fishing all types of water and wide range of product knowledge make him an asset for the team and our customers.
Favorite places to fish: Reeds Beach and Ocean City to Cape May
Gear of Choice: Light Tackle for inshore and Artificial's for surf, Penn Products
Paintball
Victor Nage -
There are very few people I would trust with my paintball field customers than Victor. He has the knowledge on how a paintball field should be run. Having been a player for years he has a very good understanding of the game and how to stay safe and still have fun. He lends his creativity to filed design and scenario layouts. After you play at our fields you will understand his vision.
Gear of Choice:TM-15, Camo Avatars, BT Pro Pants
Eric Geiswein -
Eric is one of the newest members of our paintball family. He quickly established himself as an asset on and off the field. His Passion for woodsball and scenario make him a natural fit for the team. He travels to games all over the Tri-State area supporting events in the Team STC name. You will surely know if you go to a game that he attends, he will be the guy with 3000 rounds of paint coming right at you!
Gear of Choice: TM-15 with a rocket launcher, Camo Avatars, BT Pro Pants