Forgot to post this at the start of the season, but here are a couple of pictures of my 2009 tournament shirt. Tight Lines everyone!!

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It's been a long season with ups and downs. Colder than normal temps for us here in Michigan, which has thrown the entire season off cycle. I thought I would post my season results thus far, with only a few weeks left for us here in the winter wonderland. If you get a chance, stop by my website and check things out: www.richcraven.com thanks and tight lines everyone!!

NBAA -Summer Evenings - Tuesdays Division 32

Tournament time: 6:00-9:00pm

Lakes Fished: Morrison Lake Thornapple Jordan Lake T… Continue

Kennedy Outdoor Sports & Outdoor Addiction Would like to invite our community members and all our Pro Staff to stop by and join our new Bass Forums.

Kennedy Bass Anglers and Outdoor Addiction has opened this new forum for all our family and friends to use and enjoy as there home. Stop in for great posting and great friends talking about the things they love best, The great outdoors and Bass Fishing, We Hope to see you there soon.

We would like for all our Pro Staff family to join and as yo… Continue

Jig Fishing

Most guys that are solid jig fisherman know where to pitch/cast the baits, the perfect colors, with the perfect trailers and they catch some biggens. Well this is my attempt at putting together some informative information on where to fish a jig, how to pick your jig colors, and where to pitch/flip or cast jigs to be more productive. Also line selection as to where I would use mono vs braid vs floro.
Some of the most common cover that a lot of beginners will use a jig is around fall… Continue

I am Shane Hildebrandt, I am married to my wife Teresa, we have 3 kids, Lane, Zach, and Kirsten. we are a family that like to spend time outside playing.

My interest into tournament fishing happened a few years ago when I entered my first charity tournament, it was one for our vetrans here in MN. Jason Bassett put it together and after that, we both became friends with similar interests. I have put together the 1st Annual BB/BS Youth Tournament, where the kids that are in the program of BB/BS f… Continue