Capt. Rob Ferris

8995 Cherrys Ford Court

Harrisburg, NC 28075 (704) 458-4669

Home Port: Southport, North Carolina



Objective

To communicate my fishing experiences and qualifications to potential sponsors, customers and trade suppliers whose products I believe in, use and promote on a continual basis. Teach someone to fish and win tournaments.

Personal

Age: 45 - Married 24 years with two daughters

Certified USCG Captain

Club and Organization Affiliations

• SKA – www.fishska.com
• Charlotte Offshore Sport Fishing Club – www.cosfc.com
• RFA recreational Fishing Alliance
• CCA Coastal Conservation Association

Sponsors

• Sea Craft Boats – www.seacraftboats.com
• Mercury Marine – www.mercurymarine.com
• Raymarine Electronics – www.raymarine.com
• Cannon Downriggers – www.cannondownriggers.com
• Daiichi Hooks – www.daiichi.com
• Spro sports professionals – www.spro.com
• EZ-Loader boat trailers - www.ezloader.com
• Hydroglow Lights – www.hyrdoglow.com
• Metropolitan Builders and Supply Co. www.metropolitanbuilders.com

Biography

I have been fishing and piloting boats for over 30 years in the offshore waters. During this time I have been in contact with some of the best fisherman and captains on the east cost. I have learned many techniques, migratory patterns of several species of saltwater fish. I work with many environmental and coastal fish habitat programs, fishing clubs and organizations like the CCA, RFA, and the North Carolina Legislature to improve fish stocks and education of our sport. I began competitive fishing in the early 80’s. I have established myself as top qualifier in the Southern Kingfish Yamaha Professional and Mercury Tournament Trail. In my spare time I perform fishing seminars, work at boat and tackle shows. I do these things in order to promote and educate people on the sport of fishing.

Trade References

• John Bower – SeaCraft / Mako Boats- This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Randy McBride – Airport Marine – This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Rick Emitt – Tracker Marine, Pro Teams/ Marketing Manager – This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Ian Hines – Raymarine Marketing – This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Recent Tournament Finishes

• Francis Langford KMT 1st Place 2008 Average Entry 200 boats
• US OPEN 1st Place 82’, 16th Place 02, 3rd Place 04, 3rd Place 07’ Average entry 500
• King of the Cape 7th Place 05’ Average entry 150 boats
• Fall Brawl KMT 22nd Place 05’ Average entry 200 boats
• South Brunswick KMT 23rd Place 05’ Average entry 150 boats
• Long Bay LA KMT 22nd Place 05’ Average entry 100 boats
• LBRA Challenge 1st Place 04’ Average entry 150 boats
• Greater Wilmington 12th Place 02’ Average entry 350 boats
• Jolly Mon 6th Place 06’ Average entry 189 boats
• Rumble in the Jungle 6th place 2008 10th 2007 200 boats
• USA Anglers Championship 5th Place 04’
• Ranked 5th in North Carolina SKA Open Division 9 2005
• Qualified for SKA Nationals -2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
• Ranked 8th Yamaha Professional Kingfish Tour for 2008
• Ranked 49th Yamaha Professional Kingfish Tour for 2007
• Ranked 25th Yamaha Professional Kingfish Tour for 2006
• Key West Yamaha Pro 4th Place 2006 - 29th Place 2008
• St. Simons Yamaha Pro 3rd Place 2008 - 15th Place 2007

Articles and Interviews

• North Carolina Sportsman www.northcarolinasportsman.com “King for a Day”
• Angler Magazine www.fishska.com “Key West Pro”
• Kingfish Connection www.kingfishconnection.com “Searching for a Sponsor”
• Angler Magazine June 2008 http://fishska.com/trail/2008/10/jensen/ “MAD MOUSE LEADS A TRIO OF 50’S”

Off the Water

I also perform promotional work at fishing, boat, and trade shows for my sponsors. In the quest for upgrading my personal fishing career, I have compiled this resume to introduce myself and a list of my accomplishments in the saltwater fishing world. I have had many opportunities to be on prostaffs and field testing teams for many products. I will not take a sponsorship just to put a patch on my shirt or wear a hat or put on a few free products in my boat. I must believe in the product or service and I am willing to work for that sponsor by using the products or services, to promote them, and increase sales, which in any business is the bottom line.

My approach to fishing and my work ethic is intense. I research satellite data, check the internet, read the papers, and investigate the weather and the seasonal patterns of every tournament I am going to fish. This along with a communication line to other top professionals like myself allows me to finish on top of the leader boards repeatedly.

I approach each tournament with high expectation. I approach marketing the products and services I am sponsored by with the same intensity. I will go the extra mile to assure a prospective customer of the positive attributes of the products or services I represent. You can also watch the crew of the Mad Mouse on your local outdoor channel weekly on the TV show “Fishing the Trail”. Visit my website to find a listing time in your area.

Thank you for taking the time to read my resume and good fishing to you.