Shawn Dalrymple
- 22 Years in the Army. Retired LTC
- Served with the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, deploying multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, with over 85 combat engagements as an Infantry Company Commander in the 82nd.
- 2 Deployments to Afghanistan. 1 Deployment to Iraq
- Season 4 & 6 Champ & Host of ArmyBassAnglers Force On Force
William Tager
- Retired SMG
- Served as a U.S. Army Tanker, specializing in armored operations where precision, teamwork, and reliability are critical.
- Season 11 Champ
Rory Layne
- 21 Years Retired Army E7
- He is a former First Sergeant of the Horse Cavalry Detachment, 1st Cavalry Division, overseeing leadership, discipline, and tradition within one of the U.S. Army’s most iconic formations.
- Multiple Deployments
- Season 3 and 11
Andy Woods
- A 28-year retired U.S. Navy CWO4 from Broaddus, Tx
- ABA’s first Navy veteran on Pro Staff, current Chief of Staff.
- Six deployments from US-based ships in 2nd, 5th and 6th Fleet AORs, 8 years forward-deployed in 7th Fleet and 3 years in EUCOM/6th Fleet.
- Season 11 champ, 13, 14; 2024 Central Division champ teamed with his Navy veteran brother, Joey
Rick Bradley
- Army veteran serving ABA as our Marketing Manager. Reels in sponsorships and sometimes fish.
- Hails from the sunny state of Florida, where he is lucky enough to never have to take fishing days off for winter.
- Season 13 Champ
George Shippey
- Retired Army, currently serving as our Pro Staff Manager.
- Fun fact about George: he is the tallest Pro Staffer coming in at 8'4" and is not allowed to fly on commercial planes because of his height.
- Roams the lakes of east Texas, so watch out for him popping in your local club tourney.
- Season 6 and 12
KB Helfert
- KB served as a White House Marine with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. (8th & I), representing the United States Marine Corps at the seat of the presidency.
- Season 13 Season 14
Ty Frederick
- 6 year Army veteran that dominates Toledo Bend
- 2nd 156th Louisiana National Guard
- Seasons 13 and 14, 2025 Central Division champ alongside his Navy veteran son Chad
Daniel Trujillo
- Active Duty Army, so we never understand how he finds the time to be on the lake every day
- Often tagged as the most handsome Pro Staffer, but also has an unhealthy fear of garden gnomes
- Season 13
Kevin Jones
- Marine veteran that hammers bass on any lake he fishes
- ABA resident expert on the unique history of Sri Lanka foliage diversity, he can tell you no less than 400 facts about their plant life on the island
- Season 11
Shawn Dalrymple
- 22 Years in the Army. Retired LTC
- Served with the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, deploying multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, with over 85 combat engagements as an Infantry Company Commander in the 82nd.
- 2 deployments to Afghanistan 1 deployment to Iraq
- Host of ArmyBuckHunters FoF
Patrick Appling
- Army Retired E7
- He served his career in the United States Army as a Military Working Dog handler, where he operated alongside K9 partners in high-pressure operational environments. His role required discipline, trust, and precision—building an unbreakable bond between handler and dog while supporting force protection and mission success.
- Multiple deployments
- Season 3, 5 and 6
Rory Layne
- 21 Years Retired Army E7
- He is a former First Sergeant of the Horse Cavalry Detachment, 1st Cavalry Division, overseeing leadership, discipline, and tradition within one of the U.S. Army’s most iconic formations.
- Behind the scenes on every season, making it happen.
Patrick Appling
- Army Retired E7
- He served his career in the United States Army as a Military Working Dog handler, where he operated alongside K9 partners in high-pressure operational environments. His role required discipline, trust, and precision—building an unbreakable bond between handler and dog while supporting force protection and mission success.
- Multiple deployments
- Host of ArmyHogHunters
Thomas Learned
- Army Retired E7
- Multiple deployments
- Season 1
Justin Snow
- 6 years in the Army
- Engineer
- Deployed to Iraq
- Season 1
Shawn Dalrymple
- 22 Years in the Army. Retired LTC
- Served with the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, deploying multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, with over 85 combat engagements as an Infantry Company Commander in the 82nd.
- 2 deployments to Afghanistan 1 deployment to Iraq
- Drone pilot on ArmyHogHunters
Eric Wilkas
- United States Marine Corps veteran who now serves as a charter captain out of Panama City, bringing Marine Corps discipline and leadership to the redfish waters of the Gulf Coast. His military background and on-the-water experience combine to deliver professional, safe, and authentic fishing operations.
- Season 1 and 2
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