I am 16 years old and will be fishing the FLW Costa Tournament trail for the first time this year. I signed with Ranger Boats and Shimano at the age of 14 and I am a big believer in both companies. Ranger makes the best boat out there and there is no doubt that Shimano has the best rods and reels. My parents have taught me to surround myself with great fisherman and great companies and that is what I have tried to do. This is a learning year for me—I want to learn as much as I can and the Costa series will take me to several new lakes. My home lake is Pickwick but I am excited to learn new bodies of water.