About US

Pro Bass/Crappie Fisherman, Brian Carper

For as long as I can remember I have loved the feel of a fishing rod in my hand. At thirteen I decided that I wanted to become a professional bass fisherman. From that day forward my future fishing career was the basis for every decision I have made. During high school I worked at Pohick Regional Park. School and work kept me very busy but whenever time allowed, I found myself on the water fishing. I started tournament fishing at the age of sixteen when I fished local and regional open tournaments. The following year I joined The Virginia Bass Federation and found myself as a student in a different classroom. There were many older anglers who taught me as much as they could. I believe those more experienced fisherman enjoyed tutoring me, as they could see the ambition and determination that drove me to be the best fisherman possible. Thanks to the help of many friends and teammates I began my journey as a good bass angler at an early age.

Pro Bass/Crappie Fisherman, Jacob Jewell

     I started fishing for bluegill on the banks with mom and dad at the age of 2. I then changed to fishing for bass with my dad. I can remember the first time my rod bent and the line tightened and I had hooked my first largemouth bass. I will never forget the head shaking and the blue and chrome rattle trap hanging from its mouth. Since then I have been on the lake non-stop.
     I discovered tournament fishing at the age of 15. I fish one to two tournaments a week. Some are local club tournaments and some are weekend trails. No matter, they all feed my obsessions for the friendly competition and learning everything I can about the water. I have also gained an appreciation for teaching others after being given the opportunity to guide for Brian Carper's Guide Service. I have had a lot of support through the years from family and friends. They have helped me become the fisherman I am today.

       Pro Striper/Hybrids/sauger/walleye/crappie - William Brown
My name is William Brown. Born and raised in Northern Illinois. Thirty years experience. Started fishing the small streams and creeks near my home when I was in my early teens. Worked my way into the big lakes fishing in Wisconsin, Michigan and Canada for walleye and musky. Moved to Murfreesboro, Tennessee 10 years ago and have fished Priest Lake for stripers, hybrids, crappie and bass. Center Hill for walleye and smallmouth. Old Hickory for sauger and walleye. Cordell Hall for stripers and sauger. Tennessee River for sauger. Woods Lake for crappie, and Dale Hollow for smallmouth, walleye and musky.

Pro Bass Guide on Lake Guntersville - Carl Hudgens
My name is Carl Hudgens I was born and raised in Murfreesboro, TN. I am currently a Assistant Director for Rutherfor County EMS. I have fished Middle TN lake my entire life, but several years ago got hook on the big bass on Lake Guntersville and have been spoiled ever since. I fish on Lake G about 150-200 days a year and compete regularly. Come jump in my boat for a excited day of fishing on the famous Lake Guntersville!

Pro Bass Guide on Kentucky lake, Tims Ford Lake
and Center Hill Lake - Bill Merrick
Bill Merrick was born in 1965, in Port Washington, Wisconsin, where his father introduced him to the great outdoors as a young lad. Learning early to love and respect God?s country, Bill was intrigued by the sport of fishing at a young age, but it wasn?t until he returned from duty in the Air Force that competitive fishing caught his attention. Bill obtained his charter captain?s license in 1987 and purchased a 27? Carver for guiding on Lake Michigan. He and a partner entered several walleye tournaments and managed to finish in the top 10 in most. After moving to Tennessee in 1993 to pursue his ?other job,? Bill soon married and started a family and his passion for tournament fishing got put on the back burner. With his son growing older, he purchased a new bass boat in 2003 and began participating in bass tournaments, a much different sport than walleye fishing. Although the competition was tough, Bill won a Tennessee Team Bass (TTB) event in 2003, finished 2nd in another TTB event in 2004 and won money in two more events. At the end of three years, Bill had won a Music City Bass event, finished 5th in a Professional Bass Fishing (PBF) event, won 3 TTB events and finished 2nd & 6th in 2 other TTB events. In 2005 he finished 2nd in TTB points and finished 7th in the Classic. Currently a General Manager for a customer-focused company in Nashville, Bill brings a wealth of experience to novice and veteran anglers alike.

Brian's Tournament Results

2011, April 23, Old Hickory Lake- Fishers of Men
Tournament - 8th Place

2011, March 26, Percy Priest Lake - Fishers of Men
Tournament - 4th Place

2010, March 20th, Percy Priest Lake - Fishers of Men
Tournament - 2nd Place

2010, March 20th. Percy Priest Lake - Murfreesboro Outdoors Tournament - 1st Place

2009, November 7 Percy Priest Lake - 1st Place

2009, July 12 Flippers Tournament - 9th place

2009 June 29 Percy Priest Wednesday night tournament - 2nd place

2008 Bassmaster Weekend Series, 5th place overall

2008 Bassmaster Weekend Series, (Kentucky Lake) - September 6 & 7, 2008 - 10th place

2008 Bassmaster Weekend Series, (Old Hickory) - May 10th, 2008
9th place (May)

2007 Flippers Tournament- August 12
7th place (70 anglers)

2007 B.A.S.S. Weekend Series, Tennessee Central Division (Old Hickory) 11th place (July)

2007 B.A.S.S Weekend Series, Tennessee Central Division (Old Hickory)
13th place (April)

2005 Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League, Music City Division (Old Hickory)
17th place (68 Anglers)

2005 Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League, Music City Division (Old Hickory)
20th place (83 Anglers)

2004 Music City Overall Standings
6th place (165 Anglers)

2004 Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League, Music City Division (Old Hickory)
12th place (92 Anglers)

2004 Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League, Music City Division (Percy Priest)
1st place (146 Anglers)

2002 Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League, Regionals (Lake Wheeler)
23rd place (240 Co-Anglers)

2002 Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League, Shenandoah Division (Kerr Lake)
23rd place (176 Co-Anglers)

2001 Virginia B.A.S.S. Region 9 (Potomac River)
20th (120 Anglers)

2000 Virginia B.A.S.S. Region 9 (Potomac River)
7th (137 Anglers)

2000 Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League, Piedmont Division (Kerr Lake)
15th (159 Co-Anglers)

1998 Big Bass Junior Championship
3rd place, Virginia

Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129
615-278-6311
Brian Carper's Fishing Guide Service:
Tennessee Lakes = Percy Priest Lake, Old Hickory Lake
Featuring Tennessee Bass, Crappie

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