Anthony’s Advantage  Story By Dave Rush - Anthony’s Advantage will follow Advantage Bait Company’s Marketing Director and Pro Staff manager Anthony “5oz” Hunt as he embarks on his journey, and follows his dream of becoming a major player in the ranks of professional bass fishing.  This will be Anthony’s first year competing as a professional after a stellar career in the co-angler ranks, and we will get all the insight straight from “advantage150x64.png5oz” himself, after every event.  Each installment of Anthony’s Advantage will take you through how he approached practice, his tournament results, as well as patterns, and how Advantage Bait Company played a role in his success.

The Big O - With my first tour over for 2012 my focus is on the goal for
the year already, The Forrest Wood Cup!

Welcome to Bass Rankings, tournament bass fishing’s authority for angler rankings and stats. As tournament bass fishing continues to grow and expand, anglers’ interest in how they stack up against one another only continues to grow with it. While there have been a few attempts at ranking tournament anglers, they have been limited to the top-level professionals and how they were ranked. Meanwhile, the vast majority of the tournament-fishing population has been neglected. That all changes now. > Full Story

Bass anglers, whether professional tournament pros or weekend amateurs, always are looking for the next great bait that seems to attract only the hawgs. Over the past few years, lures such as the Senko worm, the Spro frog, the Steve Kennedy swimbait, the Reactions Innovations Skinny Dipper and others have enjoyed widespread acclaim after somebody used one of them to win a lot of money in a tournament. When that happens, big retailers often produce cheaper knock-offs that fly off the shelves until the next “big bait” comes along. > Full Story

Elk Grove Village, IL, October 6, 2011 - Advantage Bait Company is excited to announce Anthony Hunt as our Marketing Director and Pro Staff Manager. As Marketing Director, Anthony will oversee all product marketing activities including market studies, new business growth, and product development. In Anthony’s roll as Pro Staff Manager, he will supervise our current Pro Staff and seek other commendable anglers to join our team. According to Jason Schwartz, Founder / CEO, “Anthony’s knowledge of the fishing industry, motivation, positive energy and spirit make him a very welcome addition to our staff.

The only thing dreams will do, is give us a future. Done Barone met a dread-locked young man in a tournament jersey at iCast 2011.  Dude's name is Anthony Hunt, sponsored by Anthonyhuntfishing.com. Anthony, I don't know how well you fish, don't really care, but if someone tells me once again that the American Dream is dead, I will hand them your handwritten business card, as proof that if Anthony has heart, if Anthony has dreams, so should we all. > The Quest with Don Barone

Anthony "5oz" Hunt is the newest Florida Field Editor on FishExplorer.com. As Field Editor, Anthony contributes stories and valuable insider information for anglers traveling to and competing in the state of Florida. Check in often and visit his latest post: "The Price of a Good Day." You looking for information to make your next trip to Florida a successful trip? Anthony is here to take care of you.

Bass Pro Sites pro staffer, Anthony "5oz" Hunt continues to hone his skills as he prepares to make the jump from 5-star chef to professional fisherman. With his Damiki Baits loaded up, he displays the technique that produces catch after jaw-dropping catch in his home Florida water. Check out the action here and be sure to visit often for more hot video action at AnthonyHuntFishing.com

continue on for Anthony in action at Holiday Park in Florida.

Anthony "5oz.' Hunt in the News.

Not one to rest on his success, Anthony continues to push for the next step in his fishing career: The Professional Tour. Here is the latest news on his quest reported in the Miami Herald.

May 06, 2011 | By Susan Cocking, The Miami Herald

For four years, Anthony Hunt, upscale chef, has been preparing for a career as a professional bass fisherman. Fishing for a living is something he has yearned for since childhood, growing up in a family of chefs in Laurel, Del.