Pro Staff

Old Town Auto Pilot 120

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. Rest assured, when she does get out on the water, she tends to catch some big fish. You can’t miss her on the water in her Old Town FireTiger AutoPilot 120.

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

Joe, AKA 3f Fishing

Hobie Pro Angler 12 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. In 2022, he was a silver level sponsor of the CCA Pickerel Tournament.

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