Jim has been fishing for the better part of 15 years.  It was not until moving to Southwest Florida 7 years ago that he started fishing from a kayak. Since then Jim has become a successful tournament angler. Jim is the co-founder and Vice President of the Southwest Florida Kayak Angler’s Association owns and guides through Kayak Fish Southwest Florida and Co-Captain of the Blue Line Fishing Team. He writes articles for various marine and fishing publications and holds pro staff positions with Aquabound and Bending Branches Paddles, Riptide Saltwater Lures, Flying Fisherman Sunglasses, Abu Garcia, Yeti Coolers, Hobie Kayaks, Berkley, Spiderwire and Penn Reels.