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Jim Crowley
Jim Crowley was born on January 16, 1967. His father started him fishing when he was just 3 years old. Jim has fished in the Caribbean, the Atlantic, the Pacific, throughout the Midwest, and Canada. As an outdoor writer and traveler, he has fished extensively in Canada including Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba where his pictures are featured in the 2006 and 2007 Manitoba Travel and Adventure guide and where he holds 6 Manitoba Master Angler awards for Northern Pike and another for channel catfish! Jim is also an avid pheasant hunter. He loves to goose and duck hunt, and he is a sporting clays fanatic! In 2003 and 2006 while on adventure in Saskatchewan, Crowley accomplished the Fresh Water Grand Slam, which consist of catching Northern Pike, Walleye, Lake Trout and Artic Grayling, all in one trip! He started tournament fishing in 1991. His 12 plus years of consistent bass tournament fishing has led him to open his on the water techniques class called FIN-TASTIC. This guide service focuses on lakes in central Illinois, and instructs clients on techniques and tactics to become better anglers.
Jim is sought after throughout the Midwest for seminar appearances. His animated presentations keep audiences informed and entertained. Among his many topics are, Tournament Tips and Tactics for Bass Fishing, Canada and BIG PIKE!! Traveling and Fishing Canada, and a seminar called Tactics to Increase Your Catch. He is known for getting his audiences involved in his shows and this results in fun for all. Numerous sport show promoters have stated, "Without a doubt, Jim Crowley is one of the best. He is a crowd favorite!"
Crowley has made repeated appearances in Chicago, Peoria, Springfield, and the Quad Cities.
Jim has appeared on numerous television shows, and is a frequent host on the Midwest Outdoors television show (nation wide on Satellite including the Men’s Channel and the Sportsman’s Channel) where he host and co-host numerous episodes and “Tip of the Week” segments per year. Jim also teaches a Basics in Bass Fishing course, every year. Numerous radio interviews and monthly columns in Midwest Outdoors, (2005 Readers Choice Award recipient) and Fishing Facts Magazine, keep him visible to the public and the media. In addition to all of this, Jim's web site www.jimmyfish.net is an exciting Travels and Destinations web page that show cases awesome angling destinations, exciting hunts, places to stay and travel information.
Crowley has been featured in numerous articles, including the Bloomington Pantagraph, the Peoria Journal Star, the Chicago Sun Times, the Chicago Tribune and even in the Winnipeg Sun (Manitoba, Canada). In 2002, Jim was mentioned in In-Fisherman Magazine for his design work in the creation of the Prowler C-Legs. Jim was also featured on the covers of the 2003 December, 2005 March, 2006 May issues of Midwest Outdoors and the 2007 Jan/Feb cover of Fishing Facts magazine!
Jim Crowley is an outdoorsman! He is a writer, traveler, educator and industry promoter. He is an articulate speaker who loves to share his knowledge and experiences with the public. His adventures continue.
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