Professional Bass  Angler Rex Johnsonbaugh

I would like to thank you for taking the time to visit my site and I hope that you find everything fun and informative. Our sport today is often compared to NASCAR in the mid 1990’s. With ESPN and Versus Networks now being actively involved in the sport, its popularity has grown ten-fold and includes not only men, but women and children as well.
I started fishing competitively on the local level in 1994. Since 1994 I have been very successful, winning many tournaments and receiving Angler of the Year in 2002 & 2005 locally. In 2004, I moved into the Fishers of Men National Trail where I learned what it was like to compete on a somewhat larger scale.

In 2008, I moved into the professional ranks competing in the FLW Stren Series Northern Division, where I was now competing on the National level against the best anglers from the Northeast U.S. The next two years were a tremendous learning curve for me and in my first season on tour, I managed to finish 60th in points out of 240 professional Anglers. It was a difficult transition for me due to the level of competition. In 2010, I progressed to finish 53rd out of 260 anglers, and had it not been for an illness during one of the events, it would have most likely been considerably higher. Also in 2010, I qualified for the National Championship on Lake Wheeler, Alabama where I competed against the top 200 anglers from the entire U.S., finishing in 31st place. I have become a tour figure and now find myself very competitive at each event.
Aside from being on the water, one of my true passions is spending time with people and working with children. When on the road, I am constantly in contact with people, promoting not only myself, but my Partners as well. People will stop me many times to see the boat, take pictures and ask questions. Even on the water, during practice, people will approach me and I will always stop what I am doing and take the time to talk.

Some of my interests and activities:
- Member, FLW
- Masonic Lodge #282
- Chairman, Make-A-Wish Convoy, 10 years (still active Chairman)
- Chairman, Jaffa Shrine Sports Show, 5 years (still active Chairman)
- Volunteer, Make-A-Wish Foundation
- Volunteer, Kids Day America
- Volunteer Angler, Co-Founder, Child’s Wish Fishing Event of PA
- Volunteer Angler, Warriors on the Water, Ft. Bragg, NC

I believe in educating our youth in the preservation of the outdoors and getting them involved,
for they are our future. I also live by the saying ‘pay it forward’ and encourage you to do the same. Again, thank you for taking the time to visit my site, and feel free to contact me anytime!
I also owe an awful lot to all of my Sponsors for their support over the years, and to all of my friends who believed in me and stood by me. Thank you for everything, you will never know how much it means to me.

Believe in yourself…and never lose faith..
Rex

If it looks good, you will see it
If it sounds good, you will hear it
If it’s marketed right, you will buy it
But if it is real..you will feel it..