P PR R O O STAF S F T A F F
CAPTAIN JACK CARLSON
Captain Jack Carlson is second generation, professional guide in the
Florida Keys. Jack has followed in his father’s footsteps, a 20 year
Keys fishing charter guide in Marathon, Florida. Cpt. Jack runs a
family charter business, Two Conchs Charters, with his son, a third
generation Florida Keys guide, Cpt. Austin Carlson.
CAPTAIN KIRK KIRKLAND
Professional Texan Alligator Gar fisherman based in the Trinity River since 1983. Was the first person to ever champion catch and release for Alligator
Gar; additionally was the first rod and reel guide for Alligator Gar. Has tagged and released over 3,000 Alligator Gar for the State of Texas and has been featured in over 40 TV shows to include National Geographic, History Channel, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, River Monsters, and numerous
other outdoor fishing programs. Featured in approximately 35 publications
worldwide and was the # 1 Captain for IGFA world records in 2014 and is
on course to maintain that standing for 2015.
CAPTAIN NICK STANCZYK
He fished many of the Jr. sailfish and dolphin tournaments growing up, win-
ning several, as well as being a Jr. M.E.T record holder. Capt. Nick is well known for swordfishing and that is one of his specialties.
He’s been featured in magazines and publications around the world.
CHASTEN WHITFIELD
Chasten is a 15 year old angler who proves “its more than just fish-
ing”. Her mission is to help kids of all ages and even girls become
comfortable anglers while teaching positive life skills, thoughtful-
ness, doing whats right for the right reasons, and choosing to stay
active outdoors. Chasten works closely with Florida Sportswoman in promoting con-
servation and helping teaching ladies fishing seminars.
Sam is a member of the Florida Outdoor writer’s association since 2009. He was the first to shoot the entire Florida Sportsman Calendar
in 2014 and recently was the lead photographer in the Ranger
Saltwater series boat shoot.
SAM ROOT
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