Competed in the 2000 BASS Classic; career highlights include 4 top 10 finishes, 7 top 20 finishes and 19 top 50 finishes in major tournament events. Member of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, Association of BASS Professionals, and the Triton/ Mercury pro team. Product Sponsors: Triton Boats, Mercury Marine, Pure Fishing, Keel Shield, Bob's Machine Shop division of BMS, Motor Guide, Flying Fisherman Polarized Sunglasses
2007 - Bassmaster Elite Series Highlights
23rd place - Lake Toho, Kissimmee, Florida
Representing the United States in Eurobass Cup 2007
2006 - CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series Highlights
2nd place - Oneida Lake, Syracuse, NY
34th place - Lake Champlain, Plattsburgh, NY
46th place - Potomac River, Waldorf, MD
49th place - Grand Lake, Grove, OK
2006 Bassmaster Northern Tour
18th place - Lake Champlain, Plattsburgh, N
2005 CITGO BASS Southern Open Highlights
23rd place; BASS Southern Open, Camp Mack, FL
2004 CITGO BASS Southern Open highlights
6th place in final 2004 Southern Open Standings
2nd place: 2004 BASS Southern Open, Columbus, MS
20th place: 2004 BASS Southern Open, Eufaula, AL
34th place: 2004 BASS Southern Open, Okeechobee, FL
27th place: 2004 BASS Southern Open Championship, West Monroe, LA
2003, 2002, 2001 CITGO BASS Tour Highlights
18th place: 2003 Lake Seminole, GA
18th place: 2002 Lake Guntersville, AL;
40th place: 2001 Florida Top 150
2000 BASSmaster CLASSIC Competitor
33rd place: 2000 BASSmaster Classic, Chicago, IL
Lake Toho Pro Am, Kissimmee, FL
2005, 10th place
2004, 10th place
2005 Walt Disney World Executive Experience Angler
BASSmaster Eastern Invitational Tournament Trail Highlights
6th place: 1999/2000 Alabama BASS Eastern Invitational
6th place:1999/2000 Florida BASS Eastern Invitational
18th place: 1998/1999 Florida BASS Eastern Invitational
“Top Fifty” finalist: 1987 BASS MEGABUCKS
BASS Federation
Florida State BASS Federation Conservation Director, 1998, 1997
* Instrumental in obtaining approval of Florida’s “large mouth bass” license plates
* Successfully lobbied for removal of state tax on bass fishing tournaments
* Liaison between BASS Florida Federation and the Aquatic Plant Mgrs.
* Represented Florida Federation at 1998 Wrangler Nationals Knoxville Conservation Summit and 1997 Wrangler Nationals Shreveport Conservation Summit
* Represented Florida Federation at Aquatic Plant Managers Conference at the 1998 BASSmaster Classic in Greensboro
BASS Florida Federation Club
President, 1996; Vice President and Fishmaster, 1999
“Angler of the Year” 2002, 1999, 1998, 1996, 1995; “Co-Angler of the Year” 2003
Reggie Young Memorial“ Annual Classic Winner
2004, 2002, 2000, 1997, 1995
REDMAN Tournament Trail
Numerous “Top Ten” and “Top Twenty” finishes throughout the mid 1980s
Four-time REDMAN Southeastern Regional Qualifier
LOCAL and STATE Tournaments:
Numerous wins and “Top Ten” finishes spanning the last 20 years
PERSONAL
Born in 1952, Mr. Youngers has been a resident of Central Florida since 1966. He is a licensed residential contractor and Florida realtor, and is the founder of Youngers-Built, Inc., a construction company specializing in remodeling, renovations and repairs. He is a non-smoking, non-drinking, accomplished outdoorsman and dedicated family man, and his wife travels with him on the tournament trail.