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Brian Fritts - Raleigh, NC
Ph:  919-802-6344
Email: 
bfritts2@yahoo.com

Objective:  To effectively advocate the sport of bass fishing on and off the water in a recreational and competitive nature while promoting products and/or services of my business partners.  Continuously teaching and learning from anglers of all different ages and experience levels while striving to emphasize the importance of conservation in the preservation of our pastime!

Occupation:   Medical Device Sales Regional Manager (Interton)

Years Bass Fishing:  26

Years Competitive Bass Fishing: 4

Career Highlights

2007

National Bass Circuit

  • 6th Place Year End Standings (112 teams)
  • Highest Finish:  4th
  • Qualified for Classic

Elite Bassmasters

  • 4th Place AOY
  • Five Wins and Two 2nd place finishes (10 Events)
  • Year End Weight Record (125.69lbs)
  • Heaviest Weight Individual (15.80lbs/17.25lbs)
  • Heaviest Weight Two Day Individual (25.15lbs)
  • Heaviest Weight One Day Team (25.60lbs)
  • Heaviest Weight Two Day Team (32.25lbs)
  • Qualified for 2008 FLW Regional Tournament

Harris Lake Hawg Hunters

  • 3rd Place Year End Standings
  • Two Wins (6 Events)
  • Qualified for Classic

2008

1st Place Piedmont Crappie Classic Open Tournament (Falls Lake)

5th Place Deep Creek Lures Tournament (Falls Lake)

Elite Bassmasters

  • 2nd Place AOY Standings
  • Perfect Season Award
  • Four 1st Place and Two 2nd Place Finishes
  • Heaviest Weight One Day Team (39lbs 4oz)
  • Heaviest Weight One Day Individual (22.85lbs)
  • Qualified for 2008 FLW State Tournament
  • Qualified for 2009 FLW Regional Tournament

Harris Lake Hawg Hunters

  • Two 1st Place finishes (2 Events)
  • Qualified for Classic (Fished 2 of 12 Events)

Promotional Events

  • Tackle Box Customer Appreciation Day (Jewel/Anglers Waypoint)
  • Castaway Sales Event (Jewel/Castaway)
  • Developed Jewel Starter Pack/Promotion Guide Trip
  • Four Jewel Starter Pack Guide Trips
  • Personally averaged >$500 per month in Jewel jig sales
  • Kids for Christ Fishing Tournament/Promo Video(Jewel/Castaway/Smelly Jelly)
  • Three Elite Bassmasters Club Meeting Presentations (Jewel/Castaway)

2009

1st   Place Fishers of Men NC State Championship (Lake Norman)

1st   Place FLW Southern Region Federation Qualifier (High Rock Lake)

5th   Place Children’s Miracle Network Charity Event (High Rock Lake)

3rd   Place Piedmont Crappie Classic Open Tournament (Falls Lake)

1st   Place Piedmont Crappie Classic Open Tournament (Falls Lake)

Qualified for FLW Federation Divisional Championship/12 man NC State Team (Lake Eufala)

Elite Bassmasters

  • Angler of Year
  • Four 1st Place and Three 2nd place finishes (10 events)

Promotional Events

  • Raleigh Boat Show(Jewel/Castaway/Smelly Jelly)
  • Greensboro Boat Show(Jewel/Castaway/Smelly Jelly)
  • Castaway Spring Promotion (Castaway/Anglers Waypoint/Jewel)
  • Tackle Box Raffle Winner Guide Trip (Jewel)
  • Two Elite Bassmaster Club Meeting Presentations (Jewel/Castaway)

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Sponsors

Jewel Bait Co., Smelly Jelly, Castaway Fishing Supply, Anglers Waypoint, Thompson’s Custom Rods

Additional Information

Wife:  Julie Chambers

 


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