Gary is the inventor of the “Telescopic” lure retriever that extends 15 feet. Throughout the years Gary has worked closely with tackle manufactures to field test different baits and lures. “The Travelin’ Fish Tanks” are an excellent proving ground for these lures.

Performing more than 150 shows & demonstrations year-round with the tanks, Gary and Phillip have developed quite an ability to do trick casting.

As part of their “Get Hooked on Fish, Not on Drugs” campaign, Gary and Phillip have developed a philosophy about children. “If you teach a child about an activity like fishing, they are less likely to become a problem child. We like to bring a child up on the Tank’s casting deck to help them reel in a big fish. It’s a great thrill for a child to catch a fish in front of a large crowd.”

“We fish with lots of people all over the country, and one of the best parts of this job is meeting new people and hopefully teaching them something that can help them as anglers.”