Pro Staff

Hobie Pro Angler 12 360 Xr

Favorite Rod/Reel: Custom built Freedom Rods Heavy Fast • Daiwa Tatula Elite 8.1:1 • Varivas SMP Snakehead Camo

Chelley is part owner of Targaryen Baits. She began targeting snakehead in 2024. Chelley works full time and is also a full-time mom and mainly fishes every other weekend from her Hobie Pro Angler 12 360Xr. Rest assured, when she does get out on the water, she tends to catch some big fish.

Leon Simms is a year-round kayak angler. Based out of the eastern shore, Leon is a multi-species angler who loves chasing pickerel but also seems to get on the snakeheads just as much. You’ll find him participating in winter pickerel tournaments when most others are sleeping in and staying warm. “I love targeting pickerel. The fight is outstanding just as good as a snakehead. I work hard and tournament fish. My uncle use to pick me and my brother up and take us fishing almost every weekend. I've been hooked since. "Git um Bobby" is the slogan I stand behind ”

Lowell Salzman Jr, AKA RippinLips302

Old Town Sportsman PDL 106

Favorite Rod/Reel: St Croix Mojo Bass 6’8”
MH Fast • Shimano Tranx 150 • Power Pro 30# Braid

Lowell primarily fishes Delaware and NJ waters. His videos are always entertaining, so be sure to check out his social media accounts and give him a follow. @rippinlips302 on IG and TikTok

Brian Scott

Kayak: OutdoOracle P8

Brian is a life-long angler, residing in Carroll County, Maryland. He is married with three boys, who also enjoy spending time on the water - and trying to out-fish their dad. Brian targets a wide variety of fish in and around Maryland, but also travels frequently to South Florida and The Keys where the fish are plentiful and widely-varied.

Joe, AKA 3f Fishing

Hobie Pro Angler 14 360xr

Shimano Curado DC 8:1: Custom built Freedom Rods 7' MH Fast Action

Joe is the other half owner of Targaryen Baits. Joe has been heavily involved in the Maryland kayak fishing scene since 2020. Prior to founding Targaryen Baits, he was Pro Staff for several other independent lure companies.

RJ, AKA The1robertsteiskal

Primarily bank fisherman

Diawa Sv Tw 8:1: Abu Garcia Vengeance 7' MH Fast Action

RJ is an Army Vet that reignited his fire for fishing after getting out and has been non-stop, ever since. Mostly fishing for bass. Loves swim jigs

Derrell, AKA Third Catch Rell

Favorite Rod/Reel: MH Power with a Shimano Scorpionc DC reel

Rell is based out of Accokeek, Maryland. He has been an outdoorsman since the age of 9 and took on the passion of targeting snakeheads in the beginning of 2019. He averages 90+ snakeheads off the bank and he is still learning. He has a strong passion for fishing and snakehead fishing. He is also a father of two beautiful girls and outdoor life is just the place to be and he's love it. He will continue to spread the love for fishing, and he says every young boy and girl should learn how to fish and own a fishing rod. Let’s go fishing!!