Angling
Mark Pierpont
Nickname/Alter Ego: Paddlefish
Age: 47
State/Hometown: Canoga Park CA
About Me: I bought my first kayak in 1996 and have been paddling and fishing ever since. I do a little guiding both local and expeditions in to Mexico. and I average about 10 kayak fishing tournaments a year. Known locally as a kayak fishing outfitter, I rig boats for local paddle shops and work on product development for other yak-fishing related products. My home waters are off the Malibu where I target Calico Bass and Halibut.
Favorite Wilderness Systems Kayak: Tarpon 160
Must-Have Accessory or Gear: Paddle, High quality tackle and Electronics
Favorite Place to Fish: Malibu, CA
Favorite Species to Fish: Calico
Favorite Rod 'n Reel: Shimano Reels & Shimano / Calstar rods
Favorite Bait/Lure: Swim-baits
Professional Accomplishments:
3 major tournament wins and numerous top 10 finishes.
Tournament wins including the biggest single tournament payday for a kayak fisherman ever!
I was on the first mother-ship expedition to the “Cortez Bank” located 100 miles off the California coast and recognized as the first kayak angler to fish from a kayak on the world famous Mexican bass lake “EL Salto”.
Why I Love Kayak Fishing: It makes the simple act of catching a fish an accomplishment.
Media:
Check out Mark's personal profile on the Wildy community site.
