Team Hook, Line and Sinker
Best Finish: 5th Catawba Catfish Club
Team Base: Denver, North Carolina
Team Captain: Eric Jenkins Age: 41 Big Fish: 55# Blue
Team 1st Partner: Marya Maloy Age: 38 Big Fish: 45# Blue
Team 2nd Partner: N/A Age: Big Fish:
Team Boat
• Make: Pontoon Model: Carolina Kentucky Year: 1989
Color: Silver and Black
• Motor: Johnson HP: 90
• Trolling Motor: N/A Thrust:
• Depth Finder: Lowrance Model: LMS-520c
• Marine Radio: President by Uniden Model: LTD-715
• Bait Well: N/A Model:
• Live Well: N/A Model:
Team Tackle
• Rods: SIL-Star Power Tip & Shakespeare Ugly Stiks
Length: 7’-0” Action: Med-Heavy
• Reels: Ambassador by Abu Garcia Model: 6000-6600
• Line: Andie Test: 30#
• Hooks: Eagle Claw Size: L 42 Wide Bend
• Weight: Varies Size: Varies
Team Tow Vehicle
• Make: Chevy Model: Silverado Year: 2005
Color: Sliver Birch Metallic
Team Sponsors:
A. DIW Anchors How Long: 2 years
Team History and Additional Comments:
Meet "Team Hook, Line and Sinker"
Eric Jenkins sits on the right in the above photo. Eric is commonly referred to as "Capt'n" by his other half sitting on the left. Eric has been and still is an avid catfisherman, starting this love affair with catfish in 1986. While Catfishing is his life's desire and drive, he has also been able to experience catching a wide variety of fish both fresh water and salt water. Eric's main concentration of fishing has been in Santee, South Carolina with catfishing on Lake Marion as well as Lake Moultrie. Eric has fished surrounding lakes in both North and South Carolinas. Eric enjoys the excitment and competitveness of tournament fishing. All the while, he holds dear the friends and companions he has aquired on his fishing adventures. Eric's personal best in Catfishing is a 56 pound Arkansas Blue.
Marya Maloy sits on the left in the above photo. Marya is commonly known as "Eric's Woman". Marya has been fishing on Lake Norman, Denver, North Carolina, the majority of her life catching bream, catfish, white perch and an occasional bass. Marya's first experience catching Big Cats came in 1990 on Lake Moultrie in Santee, South Carolina. Marya caught her personal best on her first trip to Santee, landing a 45 pound Arkansas Blue. Marya truly enjoys "perch jerking". Since joining forces with Eric in 2008, Marya has had the grand experience of tournament fishing. Marya cherishes the many new friendships she has formed with her fellow catfishermen/women.
We are avid cat fishing fanatics. Team Hook, Line and Sinker is proud of what we have achieved since joining forces in 2008. Our passion for cat fishing continues to grow each and every day. We practice catfish conservation with the CPR (Catch, Photograph and Release) method.
Team Captain: Russell Trammell Age: 34 Bigfish: 68 lb Blue
Team 1st Partner: JD Trammell Age: 38 Bigfish: 58 lb Blue
Team 2nd Partner: Jay Bird Trammell Age: 14 Bigfish: 22 lb Blue
Team Boat: Make: Ranger
Model: 18- 72 Year: 1978 Color: Red & White Motor: Johnson HP: 115 Trolling
Motor: Motorguide Thrust: 42 Depth Finder: Humminbird Model: Matrix 17 Marine Radio: Cobra
Baitwell: Home made 30 gal Livewell: Custom fit 45 gal PFD: Stearns Model:
Team Tackle: Rods: Pinnacle Catmasters Length: 7’ Action: Medium Heavy Reels: Ambassador by Abu Garcia Model: 7000 I Hooks: Eagle Claw Models: 7/0 Khale Line: Cajun Test Weights: 50#
Team Tow Vehicle: Make: Ford Model: F250 Year:1997 Color: White
Team Sponsors Now: 1. SC Backwoods 2. Bennets Equipment Rentals 3. REEL Smith 4.Sonny’s Super Sticky
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Team History & Comments
Brothers JD & Russell Trammell Have been competing in Carolina Catmen Tournaments since 2005. Very few tournaments did they ever miss during their first 4 years of Catman Tournaments. Consistency is their forte with only 2 wins and a long stack of top 5 finishes. In 2007 they won the big fish of the year award for the Carolina Catmen and still hold the title for the biggest fish weighed in during a Carolina Catman Tournament , a monster 68 lb Blue on the Cooper River. Team Cattastrophe has qualified for the last 4 Cabela’s King Kat Classic. They entered in the King Kat Classic in 2006, 2008, & 2009. In the 2009 King Kat Classic on Pick wick / Wilson AL they finished 19th out of 121 teams putting them 1st out of the money. They also have fished in other SC tournament series including the Pee Dee Cat masters & Catawba Catfish Club. These boys love to fish but also love to compete pitting themselves against the best SC has to offer in cat fishing when ever & where ever they can. JD’s son Jay Bird rounds out the team and is a big part of their volunteer work with disabled kids going fishing & Wheelin Sportsman. At the end of the 2009 Carolina Catman season Directors Gary Case & Ronnie Stancil asked JD & Russell to take over the series. 2010 will be the first season under the direction of JD & Russell Trammell. With a lot more on their plate lets see if they can still be a consistent front runner in tournaments.
Team River Cat Best Finish: 1st
Team Base: Pamplico SC
Team Captain: James Matherly Age: 32 Bigfish: 62lb Flathead
Team 1st Partner: Keith Windham Age: 33 Bigfish: 47 lb Flathead
Team 2nd Partner: Dennis Matherly Age: 59 Bigfish: 42 lb Blue
Team Boat: Make: Crest II
Model: Pontoon
Year: 1997
Color: Motor: Mercury
HP: 150
Trolling Motor: Thrust: Depth Finder: Lowrance
Model: HDS-7
Marine Radio: Model: Baitwell: Model: Livewell: Model: PFD: Model:
Team Tackle: Rods: Shakespear Tiger Length: 7’ Action: Medium to Medium Heavy Reels: Penn Model: GTI 310 & 320 Hooks: Gamagatsu Models: 8/0 circle Line: Prower Pro Test Weights: 65#
Team Tow Vehicle: Make: Ford Model: F150 Year: 1997 Color: Brown
Team Sponsors Now:1. Self Supporting
Team Photo
Team History & Comments
Team River Cats James Matherly is the director of the Pee Dee Cat masters . The Pee Dee Cat masters is a well put on tournament series held mainly on the Pee Dee river system . James has had many good finishes during Catmen Tournaments even a 1st place during the 2008 Championship. In 2008 James also won the big fish of the year award. To be a river man and know a lot about wrangling big Flatheads out of the brush pile James is also right at home drifting for monster Blues in the lakes. James loves fishing tournaments but I believe he loves the weigh-ins most of all, he seems so exited , cheering on all teams that weigh -in. James has had many partners in the past but this season is teaming up with Keith Windham & Dennis Matherly ( James’ Dad). Team River Cat will be gunning hard for the Carolina Catmen Points Championship. They claim its already theirs , well only time will tell.
Team Rebel Fish
Best Finish: 1st
Team Base: Greenwood SC
Team Captain: Wesley Noffz Age: 41 Big Fish: 58 lb Flathead
Team 1st Partner: Bruce Edmunds Age: 52 Big Fish: 45 lb Blue
Team 2nd Partner: Conner Noffz Age: 5 Big Fish: 152 lb Channel (he’s 5)
Team Boat: Deck Boat
• Make: Grumman Model: Year: 1993
Color: White & Blue
• Motor: Johnson HP: 120
• Trolling Motor: Minnkota Thrust: 55
• Depth Finder: Lowrance Model:
• Marine Radio: Model:
• Bait Well: Grey Line Model: 30 gal Round
• Live Well: Home made Model:
Team Tackle
• Rods: Shakespear Tigers
Length: 7’ Action: Medium
• Reels: Catmax Model:
• Line: Prower Pro Test: 100#
• Hooks: Gamagatsu Circle Size: 8/0
Team Tow Vehicle
• Make: Chevrolet Model: Suburban Year: 2001
Color: Burgundy Red
Team Sponsors:
A. Self supported for now
Team Photo
Team History
Team Rebel Fish comprised of Wesley Noffz, Bruce Edmunds, & Conner Noffz (Wesley’s 5 yr old son) have all fished several different Catmen tournaments in the past years but not all together as a team. Also in the past have fished combinations of other tournament trails such as Cabela’s King Kat & Catawba Catfish Club. Wesley is well known through out the Carolina Catmen as a competitive threat on any water as well as a fine sportsman that’s very friendly. Wesley is also well know for his good luck charms, his children that he spends a lot of time with on the water. Bruce Edmunds is also well know to have good finishes in tournaments especially on Wateree, Monticello, & Murray. This season these two along with Wesley’s son Conner have teamed up to take on all comers in the Carolina Catmen Tournament Trail. It being their first season together it will be interesting to see how they put their know how & talent combined against the other teams. They are currently seeking sponsorship so keep an eye on this team to be near the top. Yes, When asked what is the biggest catfish Conner caught he replied a 152 lb channel, now at 5 years old I imagine to him it was 152lbs.