ABOUT US 2008
Only a few short years ago, who would have ever imagined, that inshore anglers would be fishing for Redfish in a professional format. The idea, formulated from a love of fishing, continues to grow and provide inshore anglers an opportunity to display their talents on the intercoastal waterways.
Not only is there a renewed excitement of inshore angling, but the Redfish Tour is also a great format to educate people on the importance of maintaining our precious fishing resources. Since the banning of netting, our inshore fisheries have flourished much quicker than anyone could have imagined. From this, the Inshore Fishing Association was formed and continues to thrive. In accordance to Inshore Fishing Association's mission statement; we will keep our goals of competition, recognition, and education as the center of our focus.
We are dedicated to providing an avenue for the talented anglers of the Redfish Tour to excel in the world of competitive Professional fishing.
Jim Armstrong- President
Tour Personnel
Jim Armstrong- President/Owner
Mr. Armstrong is a dedicated angler who enjoys the challenge of creating an opportunity that promotes an atmosphere of fishing excitement, in a format, made for T.V. As an integral part of the development and growth of the well known Southern Kingfish Association, Mr. Armstrong's experience brings a level of credibility exceeding all expectations for a new organization.
Bart Schad- Marketing/Sponsor Relations
Mr. Schad, with many years of marketing experience at Ranger Boat Company and NASCAR, serves as our Marketing Director.
Jerry Stakely- VP Tournament Operations
Mr. Stakely, who has more than 21 years experience as Tournament Director at FLW Outdoors and the IFA, serves as Director of Tournament Operations. Jerry is in his 4th season with the IFA.
Lee Causey- Office Manager/Treasurer of Corporation
Lee is in charge of the office in Lizella, GA. Lee also does data entry, does signup check-in, maintains records.
Phillip Hodges- Venue Sponsorship Coordinator
Phillip works with venue operations and local group promotions in the Atlantic Division.
Christy Schad - membership, marketing and Venue Sponsorship Coordinator - Florida Divisions.
Christy will be working with venue operations and local group promotions in the Florida Divisions, and works with sponsors.
Camille Moore - Tournament check-in, tournament operations.
Camille handles weigh slips, data entry, does signup check-in, maintains records.
Don Gambil - measuremaster
Don sets up the event sites, maintains the IFA equipment, measures fish.
Mike Lott- Webmaster-Photographer
Mr. Lott is in charge of the IFA Redfish Tour Website and online BBS-Forums, writes for the IFA, and takes the photos on the site. Mike travels to all the tournaments, and has been with the IFA since 2001.
The entire staff of the Inshore Fishing Assoc. will be happy to answer any of your questions at any time. We are excited about the opportunity to build a tremendous organization with our members. Thank you for being a part of this new beginning.
