Our Pro-Staff Team

John’s fishing roots trace back to SoCal and Baja, where his dad initiated him into sport fishing at age of 10 on San Diego’s sport fishing boats. His early experiences included catching Albacore and the challenge of preserving them in gunny sacks without ice. Throughout his life, fishing has been constant, even during his military service, affording him access to areas many anglers can only dream of, spanning from Cuba to the Indian Ocean. As an avid tournament angler, John & his teammates have excelled in various events, winning or placing in a range of species, including Marlin, Dorado, Yellowtail, Sierra, Wahoo, Yellowtail, and Albacore. In the Pacific Northwest, he navigated offshore waters before the era of advanced technology, relying on instincts rather than GPS and temperature charts. Now the owner of Eat Me Lures, John enjoys engaging with fellow anglers,discussing optimal lure designs and fishing locations. The company takes pride in its track record, of achievements like catching the largest Marlin in Baja for five consecutive years, with at least four fish weighing in at 1,000 pounds or more.

Captain Craiger, also known as “Tuna Squirrel “, brings 2 decades of expertise to the coastal waters of Oregon and Washington. With a renowned reputation from his achievements on the Netflix series Battlefish , Crager now guides the Premier charter boat Shake N Bake, showing his passion for the Pacific Northwest abundant marine life guiding Anglers to Tuna grounds 30 to 60 miles offshore. His lure of choice for trolling is the “Eat Me” Lolo tuna squirrel along with the bigger, 25S Wayback shotgun, looking for the occasional pelagic fish that sometimes shows up. When not leading clients on offshore adventures, Crager, passionately participates in fishing tournaments spanning the West Coast, Mexico, and Costa Rica achieving 4 championships, in the Oregon Tuna Classic two of them back to back victories, demonstrating his skill and success in the competitive fishing scene.

My name is Capt. Ron Atwood. I had held a U.S Coast Guard 100 ton masters license for over 20 years. During the time I have created various water sports businesses in Kapalua Maui, Kapalua beach activities. I have owned and operated water sports businesses in South Padre Island, Texas as well as the Cayman Islands and 6 pack-fishing charters in SoCal. I grew up in SoCal, have fished these waters for 40+ years. Over the last 20 years we have put together and impressive list of tournament finishes, as well as numerous appearances within publications such as Western Outdoor News, The Log, Fish Taco Chronicles, Bloody Decks, and Fish Dope. I was named by Pacific Sport Fishing Magazine as a top ten West Coast Skipper. I have a rich history of placing well in fishing tournaments on the West Coast. In the early 2000’s our team fished in nearly all the W.O.N. fishing tournaments (as well as other West Coast tournaments), and we regularly finished with high placements. In the later 2000’s the team split up in order to focus on our family and kids, as our kids were going through high school, and the kids were very involved with extra-curriculars like sports. Recently we put the fishing boots back on to pursue competitive fishing. I’m pleased that we picked up where we left off. Last year we placed 1st once again in the W.O.N. White Sea Bass tournament at Catalina Island. Targeting big Bluefin Tuna in the 100-300 pound range off Southern California. Yamaha’s support would ensure your presence at all of the major events on the West Coast including the W.O.N. Tournament Series along with on the Internet and magazine exposure. I can say this with confidence because we have done this before with Pro-Staff support from companies such as Eat Me Lures, Assault Premium Bass Lures, and Booyaa Fishing Wear. I can also say with confidence that each of these companies have been very happy with the feedback & publicity they have received.
TOURNAMENT FINISHES:
– 1999 W.O.N. Cabo Tuna Jackpot- 7th Place
-2002 Allcoast Halibut Derby- 3rd Place
– 2002 W.O.N. Ensenada Rodeo, Tuna Class- 3rd Place
– 2002 W.O.N. Ensenada- Won a Yamaha 150 outboard motor
– 2002 W.O.N. San Diego Yellowtail Championship- 1st Place
– 2003 W.O.N. San Diego Tuna Championship- 1st Place
-2003 W.O.N. Cabo Tuna Jackpot 176LB. Yellowfin Tuna- Top 10 finish
-2003 W.O.N. Saltwater Series- 6th Place overall points’
-2004 W.O.N. Catalina Croaker Championship- 4th Place
-2004 W.O.N. San Diego Toads, Tuna & Tails- 1st Place Yellowtail Class
-2004 W.O.N. San Diego Toads, Tuna & Tails- 4th Place Calico Bass
-2004 W.O.N. Saltwater Series Tournament Champions
-2005 W.O.N. Catalina Croaker Championship- 1st Place
-2018 W.O.N. Catalina Croaker Championship- 1st Place

Tommy’s journey into the fishing world started before he could walk, immersed in trade shows, playing with lures, even napping under the display tables. By age 5, he was catching Herring in the bay, and by nine, he embarked on Tuna trips off the Oregon Coast. At ten, he landed his first Spearfish and a 250-pound Blue Marlin. Tommy, has participated in various tournaments, securing second place at the 2017 Yellowtail Tournament in Cabo. Beyond fishing, Tommy is a skilled boatman, proficient in tasks from engine maintenance to rigging the deck, and preparing vessels for extended sea voyages. When not fishing or in the shop crafting lures and fulfilling orders, he can be found at trade shows and tournament booths, assisting fellow anglers.

Captain Kit’s dedication to fishing, boating, and tournament directing over the past four decades, reflects his wealth of experience. He is very thankful for the education he received by fishing around the world along side some of the best professional anglers in the sport. Operating 2 offshore boats in Baja his extensive knowledge has earned him a reputation as one of the best in the business. Captain Kit’s leadership and directing tournaments have become some of the biggest in the world, including the Dorado Shootout, Wahoo Gold Cup, Tuna Shootout , local charitable tournaments for children cancer patients, and many others not listed. His love for Baja Water is evident through educational videos and seminars demonstrating his passion for sharing knowledge with fellow anglers.

Cindy embarked on her fishing journey at a young age, initially bottom fishing for Bass and Cod off the Oregon Coast. As she grew older, she transitioned to offshore Salmon fishing. At 15, she ventured to Mexico for a Yellowtail Tournament, igniting a passion that has since consumed her life. Competing in over 20 tournaments, Cindy now owns a 32-foot center console for Baja fishing. Leveraging her knowledge, she leads the “Eat Me” team, coordinating tournaments, handling publicity, securing sponsorships, and actively participating on game day whenever possible.