John started fishing when he was five years old and his grandfather mostly catching Blue Gills and Catfish. As he grew up, John became more interested in salt water, Snook's and Redfish. Freshwater was all about Bass, so you see where my love of fishing started.

My wife, Cathy, and I have two great dogs, Ruger and Shelby. We both get a great deal of pleasure out of them. I enjoy horseshoes, working in our yard, and a little golf now and then, but fishing is what it's all about, and living in Florida what could be better.

My competitive fishing has been a trip of highs and lows, just as the sport itself. Some days you go fishing and then there are the days you go catching.

The best was when I won Angler of the Year on the Xtreme Bass Trail in 2008. The lowest was when I lost that really big one, but then again we all have the great fishing tail to pass on.

At this time I have no sponsors but who knows what the future could bring. Every day on the water is like school, learning something, look around, keep a log on your best days as well as your worst, and always learn from whoever you fish with.

John is the Manager of Outback USA in Sebring, Florida. Outback is the largest Bait and Tackle Outdoor Store in Highlands County, as well as being your boating headquarters. Outback offers marine repairs, boat and motor sales. Outback can put you on the water and keep you there.

You can contact John at the Outback by calling (863) 699-2220 or email him at johnoutback@comcast.net or click on the link on www.kapsumthinfishy.com.

Central location on 14021 US 27 South, Sebring, Florida, 33876

Mecklenburg County was the site for THREE PROS ON THE GO. Buggs Island played host to three fishing pros, each unique in his own tournament trail. The three pros were fishing and filming a pilot for a new fishing show, made for TV. A totally new format fishing show with new ideas, and new faces.

Rick Morris a three time Bassmaster Classic contender and one of the top money winners, finishing in the money no less than forty times in Bassmaster events. This coming year Rick will be fishing the 2011 Bassmaster circuit.

Capt. Al Phillips a two time Master Met Tournament Winner. Al is one of the top ranked A.F. Anglers on the American Bass Angler Association tour affording him a trip to this years Nationals.

Rounding out the trio, is Mark Clevengier, Mark is one of the top ranked anglers on the Military Bass Tournament Trail. Mark will be looking forward to his retirement from the U.S. Air Force in a few years at the age of 40 to start on the Bassmaster circuit.

United Country Virginia Realty, Clarksville, Virginia, hosted a reception and dinner for the three pros to welcome them to Kerr / Buggs Island Lake. Capt. Al has a summer home in the area, spending most of his time in his home state of Florida. Rick is planning a move to the Lake Gaston area in the near future.

Capt. Al Phillips is owner of KAP Zapper lures, both saltwater and freshwater fishing lures.

Rick Morris is owner of the new RPM Rods.