Angling Experience

2006-2008~ International Game Fish Association International
                      Representative, Virginia Beach

2006- 2008~ Authors weekly/monthly columns for the Hampton     Daily
                     Press, Washington Times, Richmond Times, Roanoke Times,
                      Free Lance Star, The Coastal Angler, VBSF.net, TidalFish.com,
                      and www.DrJBall.com.

2004-2008~ Has written over 25 articles published in the
                    Sportsman’s Magazine, Tide Magazine, Fisherman
                    Magazine, Angler of Hampton Roads Magazine

2006~          Filmed in television production in the Galapagos Islands fishing
                    for Striped Marlin

2005-2008~ Appeared in two television fishing programs for the 
                    Sportsman’s Magazine TV Series

2004-2008~ Appeared in multiple national angling advertisements:
                    Tsunami, Power-Pro, Yo-zuri, Bimini Bay, Folsom, Yo-zuri,
                     Saltwater Sportsman, Braid, Power Pro, Aqua Skinz,
                    JKruz Eyewear, Fish Bites, Tidalfish.com, VBSF.net
           
2003~          Director, Virginia Beach Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament

2003-2008~ Member, Tidewater Angler’s Club, Virginia Beach, VA

1996-2008~Member, Coastal Conservation Association

2002-2008~ Model for various national angling brochures and Sport
                     Fishing Magazines: Folsom, Yo-zuri, Saltwater Sportsman, Braid,                                 PowerPro, Aqua Skinz, JKruz Eyewear, Fish Bites, Tidalfish.com      

1999-2004~ Employed part-time Long Bay Pointe Bait & Tackle
                 
1997-2004~ First mate for onshore and offshore Charter boats

1997-2008~ Presented over 80 Fishing Seminars and Lectures, Mid Atlantic