Host of the “Professional Tarpon Tournament Series” fishing television show on Sun Sports and the World Fishing Network. A former Pro Tournament Angler, Joe is currently the youngest outdoor television host in the USA. As the founder & organizer of OCF, Joe has traveled to Southwest Asia three times on USO/MWR tours in support of deployed US military personnel. Joe resides in Sarasota, FL

Co host of the “Professional Tarpon Tournament Series”. Sheli has held roles on the big screen, performed in numerous plays, hosted many tv shows and has appeared in over 500 commercials. Sheli is an avid fisherwoman and has competed in numerous saltwater fishing tournaments including the IGFA Inshore World Championship. Sheli resides in Sarasota, FL.

Star on Season 6 of the ABC reality show, “The Bachelor” and a former host of “Bass Tech” on ESPN2, Mary is an avid angler and competed on the B.A.S.S. Open Tour for three years. A former Tampa Bay Bucs cheerleader, Mary is currently filming and producing a new fishing show that will air in the upcoming year in English and Español. Mary resides in Tampa, FL.

Bestowed the title of “Master Caster”, Gary has been featured on numerous television shows including the CBS “Morning Show” and the “Tonight Show with Jay Leno”. The inventor of the telescopic lure retriever has amazed thousands of people with his trick casting abilities on his travels throughout the US. Gary currently resides in Hot Springs, AR.

Erin Buxton & Jennifer Thomas
New Orleans SaintsationS™

Fresh from cheering the New Orleans Saints to their first Super Bowl victory, Erin and Jennifer will travel with the OCF crew to help boost troop morale and provide support during the Baghdad Fishing Derby. Both are excited to have this opportunity to help support our troops, and the OCF Team is certain their prescence will halp raise the profile of OCF with the personnel at every base they visit.