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DUSTIN CATRETT
Dustin spent his childhood exploring the bass-rich orange grove
ponds that once blanketed the central Florida landscape. At 16, he
headed east to hone his skills on redfish and sea trout in the famous
Mosquito Lagoon. After high school, he attended college at night
while working as an Environmental Specialist with the Florida DEP. He
graduated with a B.S. degree in environmental science and is now a
Senior Environmental Engineer in the Electric Utility industry. Dustin is
a proud member of FOWA with works published in numerous well-
known magazines throughout Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Texas,
recently winning the Wrangler “Get Inspired for the Great Outdoors”
National Outdoor writing and photography contest.
PETER MILLER
Peter is the host of the “Telly Award” winning TV show Bass 2 Billfish
with Peter Miller, and is a three-time World Sailfish Champion. He is
a lifelong fisherman and avid outdoorsman. Originally from Tappan,
New York, Peter’s first forays into fishing took place on freshwater
streams and lakes in upstate New York. In 1993, Peter became the
youngest ever Angling Director of the prestigious Miami Beach Rod and
Reel Club. In 1989, Peter and a friend established the “Get Lit Fishing
Team,” now considered to be the top sailfishing team in South Florida
history. Peter has directed, produced, and starred in over 50 episodes of
Bass 2 Billfish, which is broadcast nationally on NBC Sports and the
World Fishing Network.
JOHN N. FELSHER
John is a professional freelance writer and photographer with more
than 2,000 articles in more than 134 magazines to his credit. He
contributes regularly to Alabama Living, Texas Fish and Game,
among others. He also co-hosts a weekly live outdoors radio show
on WNSP Sports Radio 105.5 FM in Mobile, Alabama every
Thursday and sends a syndicated recorded show to other stations
in Alabama for broadcasting every Saturday. Beginning to write
professionally at age 16, Felsher served as the outdoors editor for
four daily newspapers, one weekly newspaper and wrote syndicated
columns in Louisiana and Arkansas. He is an active member of the
Professional Outdoors Media Association and the Southeastern
Outdoors Press Association.
JOHN THERIAULT
Growing up in southwest Florida is a blessing for any angler, but
for John, fishing was all about having fun. From a young age he
lived on or near the water, pulling snook off lights at night and
fishing the potholes in Florida. He currently is the President and
Art Director of Hooked Up Digital, and since his graduation from
Florida Southern, he has accumulated several years in this industry.
Although he’s young, John has fished in many tournaments,
including the PTTS with Team Flatts Factor and winning a leg of it
with Team Hendrick Roofing.
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