Achievements

  • Clint 2005 Crappie Masters Classic Qualifier
  • Clint and Scott 2006 Southern Illinois Crappie Association 1st Place Biggest Fish, Rend Lake
  • Clint and Scott 2006 Southern Illinois Crappie Association 3rd Place Total Weight, Rend Lake
  • Clint and Scott 2008 Southern Illinois Crappie Association 3rd Place Total Weight, Rend Lake
  • Clint and Scott 3rd Place Rend Lake 2009 Southern IL Crappie Association
  • Clint 6th place semi-pro and 1st place big fish Crappie USA North Regional Patoka lake 2009
  • Clint 2009 Crappie USA and Crappie Masters classic qualifier.
  • Clint 2009 5th place Bass pro shops, Big Cat Quest, Rend Lake. 
Clint Taylor (Southern Pro Tackle Staff)

 My boat is a 2007 War Eagle 861 Predator with a 115  Yamaha four stroke. It was designed specifically for crappie  fishing. My Full-time employment is a Mt. Vernon Police  Officer, however my passion is crappie fishing. I grew up  around Rend Lake and have been fishing it for many years.  I fish for the enjoyment of it and also compete in  tournaments. I like learning new things about crappie  fishing and enjoy teaching others about it too. I had the  pleasure of taping a Midwest Crappie show on Rend Lake.  The show may be purchased or viewed at MidWest Crappie. I write the fishing report for www.rendlake.com Visit the site for current fishing information.

  Scott Smith (Crappie.com Illinois Forum moderator)

I grew up in Southern IL with many years spent fishing on Rend Lake. I have first hand knowledge of the lake , both the north sub impoundment creek areas, and the southern main port of the lake. My favorite hobby is crappie fishing. I spend the majority of my free time fishing on Rend Lake.

My full time profession is in law enforcement with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. I feel that my experience as a Deputy Sheriff only enhances my guiding abilities with the knowledge of the lake.

I am also moderator for the Illinois forum on crappie.com.