PRO STAFF
We at Michigan Stinger are extremely proud to be working with the charter captains, tournament anglers, and professional fishermen listed below. Through this quality network of fishermen we are better able to stay abreast of trends, colors, new products, etc. to fulfill the needs of our customers. Evidence of their assistance and advice is reflected in much of our product line as you see it today. We believe them to be the most professional, knowledgeable, capable, and credible group of anglers associated with our sport. Whether it is a quality fishing experience with one of our fine captains, some advice on the dock, or a fishing report, these folks will be pleased to be of assistance.
Pro Staff listed alphabetically by port.
Michigan Charter Captains
| Capt. Bob Willick | Alpena | 1-517-595-2272 |
| Capt. John Holmes | Port Austin / Port Sanilac | 1-810-793-7049 |
| Capt. Kris Mills | Frankfort | 1-231-352-2628 |
| Capt. Chip Klein | Grand Haven | 1-616-677-1860 |
| Capt. Ken Melvin | Grand Haven | 1-616-846-2531 |
| Capt. Dave Horn | Holland | 1-616-335-3929 |
| Capt. Doug Withers | Lexington / Port Austin | 1-989-845-7415 |
| Capt. Paul Schafley | Manistee | 1-231-723-4901 |
| Capt. Drew Morris | Muskegon | 1-231-799-2229 |
| Capt. Wayne Banycky | Monroe | 1-248-628-8955 |
| Capt. Lyle Meyer | Oscoda | 1-989-245-8238 |
| Capt. Dick Vanderwest | Pentwater | 1-231-865-3740 |
| Capt. Jim Musselman | Rogers City | 1-231-238-7707 |
| Capt. Matt Shanahan | Saugatuck | 1-616-857-7059 |
| Capt. Eric Shippa | Saugatuck (various) | 1-616-836-2908 |
| Capt. Mike Boyd | St. Joe (various) | 1-517-279-7779 |
| Capt. Frank Arleth | (various) | 1-810-742-7492 |
Michigan
Tournament and Pro Fishermen
| Tom Cadwalader | Cheboygan | 1-231-290-0336 |
| Tom Erdman | Harbor Beach (various) | 1-571-652-2431 |
| Keith Segar | Muskegon (various) | 1-231-766-3974 |
| Ron Pieczynski | Muskegon (various) | 1-231-755-1603 |
| Craig Myers | Saginaw Bay / Lake Erie | 1-989-779-9636 |
| Steve Warner | South Haven (various) | |
| Todd Connor | Various | 1-616-793-7032 |
| Mike Bringedahl | Various | 1-616-865-1156 |
| Rick Suarez | Various | 1-248-693-9275 |
| Ray Edwards | Various | 1-248-437-8647 |
| Norm Wehler | Various | 1-616-363-5835 |
| Mark Sak | Various / PWT | 1-810-724-4521 |
| Jim Barta | Wyandotte / Various | 1-313-680-6559 |
| Rob Jones Jr. | Various / Walleye Circut | 1-313268-5432 |
| John Bergsma | Various |
Ohio Charter Captains
| Capt. Larry Freeland | Catawba (various) | 1-888-799-2940 |
| Capt. Joe Holley | Port Clinton | 1-800-266-2520 |
| Capt. Paul Stresnak | Cleveland | 1-440-786-2911 |
| Capt. Andy Emrisco | Cleveland | 1-216-641-2549 |
| Capt. Frank Kittrick | Lorain (various) | 1-330-723-1748 |
| Capt. Bob Loveland | Port Clinton | 1-440-286-3532 |
| Capt. Brion Combs | Port Clinton (various) | 1-419-547-7378 |
| Capt. Keith Unkefer | Port Clinton / Vermillion | 1-419-341-2506 |
| Capt. Ray Henry | West Harbor | 1-800-550-2801 |
Ohio
Tournament and Pro Fishermen
| Larry Lambert | Marblehead (various) | 1-419-798-1705 |
| Jim Stedke | Various | 1-419-738-7110 |
| Cyril Hill | Various | 1-440-349-0483 |
Pennsylvania Charter Captains
| Capt. Dan Kelly | Erie Pa. | 1-724-873-8998 |
| Capt. Bob Romanishin | Erie Pa. | 1-814-796-6461 |
Pennsylvania
Tournament and Pro Fishermen
| Scott Gates | Erie Pa. | 1-724-438-3871 |
New York Charter Captains
| Capt. Joe Toomey | Oak Orchard (various) | 1-716-624-9446 |
| Capt. Bob Loveland | Olcott | 1-440-286-3532 |
| Capt. Joe Holly | Olcott | 1-419-621-5500 |
| Capt. Larry Freeland | Olcott | 1-888-799-2940 |
| Capt. Ray Henry | Olcott | 1-800-550-2801 |
| Capt. Tom Burke | Oswego / Salmon River | 1-315-298-2500 |
| Capt. Shan Bissell | Sodus Pt. | 1-800-218-1036 |
| Capt. Mike Hausman | Sodus Pt. | 1-315-926-5168 |
| Capt. Kevin Jerge | Wilson | 1-716-863-1001 |
New York
Tournament and Pro Fishermen
| Gary Begy | Various | 1-716-266-5587 |
| Mike Gustin |
Kentucky Charter Captains
| Capt. Tim Tarter | Lake Cumberland | 1-606-871-9555 |
| Capt. Rick Holt | Lake Cumberland / Cumberland Rvr | 1-270-866-3660 |
North Dakota
Tournament and Pro Fishermen
| Dan Veer | Lake Sakakawea | 1-701-255-6367 |
South Carolina Charter Captains
| Capt. Rod Fuller | Westminster | 1-864-972-2648 |
Wisconsin Charter Captains
| Capt. Bruce Grossheim | Baileys Harbor / Kewaunee | 1-920-683-6800 |
| Capt. Joe LeClair | Two Rivers | 1-920-793-5259 |
Illinois Charter Captains
| Capt. Bob Poteshman | Hammond Marina / Northpoint | 1-847-940-1884 |
Kansas Charter Captains
| Capt. Ron Sutton | Wilson and Waconda Reservoir | 1-785-526-7449 |
Ontario Charter Captains
| Capt. Jim Fleming | Eriau Ont. / Lake St. Claire | 1-519-845-1115 |
| Capt. Rob Bossence | Owen Sound | 1-519-857-5399 |
| Capt. Ches Pietryszyn | Owen Sound | 1-519-371-6442 |
| Capt. Frank Kittrick | St. Catherines | 1-330-723-1748 |
| Capt. Grant Koppers | St. Catherines | 1-905-935-0923 |
| Capt. Werner Rohr | St. Catherines | 1-905-935-2360 |
| Capt. Bruce Coristine | St. Catherines / Belle River | 1-519-735-9908 |
Ontario
Tournament and Pro Fishermen
| Ray Edwards | Eriau | 1-248-437-8647 |
Minnesota
Tournament and Pro Fishermen
| Bill Ferrier | Knife River | 1-719-531-6511 |
