Admittedly, the words 揷atfish?and 揷elebrity?fit together about as well as boats and bananas; Snoopy rods and shark hooks; jet skies and honey holes. Not exactly the smoothest pairings on the planet.
So maybe 揷elebrity?is a bit of a stretch. As far as the catfishing coneissuers at Rippin Lips are concerned, however, anyone who lives and breathes the lifestyle is A-ok. Even better if those anglers are on the water every day, pioneering and perfecting new tackle and techniques, all while notching wins on catfish circuits nationwide. And while tournaments and competitive catfishing aren抰 for everyone, there抯 no better laboratory for developing and testing new bait and equipment.
Rippin Lips梡rogressive purveyors of dependable, cutting-edge catfish gear?has recognized this since day one. Along the way, the All-American catfish company has partnered with some of the better kitty chasers in the country. And if these folks happen to sign an autograph or kiss a few babies along the way, well, that抯 ok with us.
Big Missouri Catfish
One of the best known and respected catfish anglers in the U.S.A., John Jamison has been instrumental in developing and popularizing many leading edge tactics, including bait-walking, boat control and use of modern electronics. The friendly, down-to-earth angler hails from the small town of Spring Hill, Kansas, near his favorite river, the big muddy Missouri. Here, Jamison has boated literally tons of big cats, including a few blues over 90-pounds. Along with tournament partner Mark Thompson, he抯 won many of catfishing抯 biggest events, including the Cabela抯 King Kat and Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest.
He抯 also been featured in dozens of national catfish articles, and has appeared as a regular guest on shows such as In-Fisherman TV. To boot, he抯 seemingly ever on the road and in front of the crowd, teaching the finer points of catching cats during seminars throughout the country.
A key player in the development of Rippin Lips bait and tackle, Jamison is currently on assignment, working on several new confidential catfish products, set for release in early 2014. Word has it he抯 been boating some real whales, using an interesting new bait and technique. Stay tuned.
James and Janet Fox
The husband and wife team of James and Janet Fox have been fishing national catfish tournaments, including the Cabela抯 King Kat circuit, together since 2003. James and Janet have won multiple events, including the 2011 King Kat tournament on the Monongahela River near Morgantown, WV. James, known as 揃ink?by his catfishing cronies, started the Ohio Hills Catfish Club in 1997梐 local circuit in which the couple has won Angler of the Year honors three times梐nd has now teamed up with the local Mason, West Virginia, Wal-Mart to host a catfish tournament for the Children抯 Miracle Network.
The Fox抯 love traveling to other states and fishing for cats, pushing the limits of Rippin Lips rods, circle hooks and other equipment. So far, reports offer nothing but glowing praise for their favorite catfish brand. The Ohio based catfish couple has a son and twin granddaughters.
A rising star in catfishing circles, Justin Cook has won several major tournaments in and around his native Missouri. He consistently finishes in the top 5 on the Cabela抯 King Kat Circuit. This past season, fishing with his pal John Jamison, Cook wrestled an 80-pound blue during a KC Catfish event on the Missouri River.
80-pound blue- KC Catfish event
Another Missouri tournament pro, Marty Gerloff is a talented catman who competes in regional tournaments, as well as the Cabela抯 King Kat and KC Catfish, which he抯 won several times. Gerolff and Cook remain key Rippin Lips confidants, each instrumental in assuring the quality, durability and 揻ishability?of the company抯 many products.
About Rippin Lips
Based in rural South-Central Pennsylvania, Rippin Lips (rippinlips.net) has been creating America抯 catfish-catching抏st bait since 2008. Their popular Leakin Liver?Catfish Bait梬hose top-secret recipe continues to be tweaked and fine-tuned each season梠ffers advantages and ingredients not found in other catfish baits. 100% natural, non-messy, biodegradable, and easy to use and keep on the hook, Leakin Livers give of a continual profuse scent trail that calls cats from afar. Beyond Leakin Livers Catfish Bait, Rippin Lips also manufactures and distributes a potent line of tackle and gear, including Scent Trail?Fish Attractant, No-Trace?Scent Eliminator, and catfish hooks, rods and bait-keeping products. With design input and guidance from elite tournament anglers, such as John Jamison and Phil King, Rippin Lips has become a leading name in modern catfishing gear.
