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Letter from RMSA President

Welcome Competitors

2013 U.S. FRESHWATER NATIONALSPEARFISHING CHAMPIONSHIP

LAKE MEAD, LAS VEGASMay 18th, 2013

On behalf of the Rocky Mountain Spearfishing Association, I would like to welcome all competitors, friends, and family to the 2013 Freshwater National Spearfishing Championship.

We want to thank everyone for joining us for this years championship.

This year we have chosen the majestic Lake Mead to host this relaxing yet competitive tournament. It offers the beauty and history that surpasses all other freshwater lakes.

I want to thank all of our members and supporting sponsors for helping us make this one of a kind competition.

Most important of all ENJOY and DIVE SAFE.

Mike BanMike BanPresident

Rocky MountainSpearfishing Association

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FRESHWATER NATIONALTable of Contents

Schedule .............................................................................................................4Road Dawgz........................................................................................................5Army of Two ......................................................................................................7Carpe Carp .........................................................................................................9In The Face ...................................................................................................... 11Team Mike & Terry .......................................................................................... 13Purple Cobras .................................................................................................. 15Silver State Striper Syndicate ............................................................................. 17Team Imersion ................................................................................................. 19Team Cressi-Hawaii ........................................................................................... 21Shots of Fish .....................................................................................................23Breathless Snipers .............................................................................................25AH Kapolo ....................................................................................................... 27Team Burnt Gravy ............................................................................................29Cool Hand Lukes .............................................................................................. 31Polo Predators ..................................................................................................32Team Sea Shepard .............................................................................................33Fish or Die .......................................................................................................34Ramrod ............................................................................................................35Carp Merc’s ......................................................................................................36Colorado Killers ............................................................................................... 37Frog Squad .......................................................................................................38The Penders .....................................................................................................39Down Unda ......................................................................................................40Kauai Boys ....................................................................................................... 41Striper Stalkers .................................................................................................42Surf & Turf ......................................................................................................43Mana Kai .........................................................................................................44Committee Members ........................................................................................45Score Result Sheet ............................................................................................46Past Champions ................................................................................................ 47Thank You/Sponsors ........................................................................................48

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SCHEDULEFriday, May 17th

6:00 p.m. - Mandatory Competition Meeting

(Hacienda Hotel Banquet room)

Saturday, May 18th

7:00 a.m. - Tournament begins (Enter the water)

3:00 p.m. - Tournament ends/Weigh-in begins

3:30 p.m. - Last Call To Turn Fish in.

8:00 p.m. - Awards Banquet/Raffles Hacienda Hotel Banquet room

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Road DawgzName: Dennis Haussler

Bio:March 21, 2013. Location: my kitchen table.Question? Will my knee hold together for another season???Hell yes!!! Back in black with my boy Mike Ban to bring some serious comp to the game at Lake Mead!Seriously, its all about the fun. I look forward to seeing you all there, and having a blast!Dennis “Lame Knee” Haussler

Name: Mike Ban

Bio:Well this is the year that we see if we

still have what it takes. A different format and a different lake. Its been an amazing experience diving and teaming

up with the “BIG DAWG”. We are lucky enough to get the same tried and trued boat driver and fish counter so I like our

chances. Good luck to allthe competitors!!

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Name: Juan Vazquez

Bio:Juan Vazquez served in the United States Army and National Guard from 2001-2011. During his time in the military he was deployed three times, two tours in Korea and one in Iraq. He currently is a full time student at Colorado Mesa University where his academic focus is Criminal Justice and Public Administration. For the past three years he has been a volunteer fire fighter for Central Orchard Mesa Fire Department. He recently certified as a PADI Advanced Diver and became a member of Rocky Mountain Spearfishing Association.

Name: Josh Major

Bio:Josh Major served in the United States Army from 2002-2005. He is an Iraq War veteran who was deployed to Kuwait in preparation for the 2003 incursion. He is a full time student at Colorado Mesa University where he is pursuing his academic interests in Business Management and Information Technology. He too recently certified as a PADI Advanced Diver and became a member of Rocky Mountain Spearfishing Association.

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Carpe Carp

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Bio:I am 31 years old. I have 4 kids and a wife that take up most of my time. Any extra free time I get I try to spend it in the out doors. I grew a love for diving when I was young spending the summers with family in CA and learning to use a pole spear at that time. I have gotten more serious about my love for the sport over the past 6 years. I enjoy spending time in the water and the peaceful feeling it brings. I look forward to getting to dive with all of you at some point in time.

Name: Clinton Moran

Bio:I’ve taken to freshwater spearfishing for 3 years. I got into the sport while collecting fish for my research. I have grown up diving and spearing the California coast and have recently moved to Flagstaff where I have take to freshwater spearing. I am currently getting my Phd. in fish physiology and biomechanics.

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In The Face

Name: Robert Fields

Bio:Robert began diving when he was only 7 years

old, he lived in the Las Vegas area for over 25 years and spent most of his time diving Lake Mead and the Colorado River. Roberts

background began with just a polespear taking carp and occassional striper. Now Robert has

many trophy striper under his belt and holds freediving and spearfishing close to his heart.

Robert looks forward to competing in this tournament, and can’t wait to engage in some

friendly information sharing conversations with his freediving peers.

Name: Gio Cappelli

Bio:Gio Began Spearfishing just over two years ago and has already cemented himself as one of the most dedicated freedivers out there. Gio is fortunate enough to live in an area where he can dive on a daily basis. His background in diving started as just a novice wanting to better his angling skills, as soon as he saw his first fish taken he was hooked. Over the last two years Gio has tremendously advanced his diving skills and his hunting techniques. Now a threat to any species of fish, Gio has gained the respect he deserves throughout the spearfishing community.

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Team Mike & Terry Name: Terry Lentz

Bio:1958: Pacific Coast Individual Champion and 3rd place team1959: Pacific Coast Individual Champion and 1st place team World Individual Champion and 3rd place team Mediterranean Cup Individual Champion and 1st place team1961: USA Individual National Champion and 1st place team1964: 2 man Olympic Kayak Trials 3rd place team1965: Pacific Coast Individual Champion and 2nd place team USA Individual National Champion and 3rd place team1968: 2 man Olympic Kayak Trials National Champion, 10,000 meters with partner Bill Bragg1981: 2nd place Individual USA National Championships and 2nd place team2007: 2nd place team Freshwater National Championships in Utah, weak team member of National Champion Seamus Callahan2009: 1st place team Freshwater National Championships in S.D., weak team member of National Champion Mike McGuire2011: 1st place team South Dakota Lake Oahe Nationals, weak team member of Individual Champion Mike Van Haele

Name: Mike Van Haele

Bio:Have been diving since 1972 in both salt and fresh water, but being land locked I have spent most of my time in fresh water. My favorite event over the past several years has become the Fresh Water Nationals that is hosted by the Rocky Mountain Spearfishing Association. The event has really gained momentum and is drawing the best competition anywhere. I really look forward to diving with Terry Lentz again this year and seeing and visiting with all of the other competitors. Best Luck Everyone’

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Purple Cobras

Name: Casey Bird

Bio:Casey lives in Vernal, Utah. He is married. He has been spearfishing for 1 year.

Name: Ben Paulson

Bio:Ben lives in Laramie Wyoming where I am working on my Bachelors in Geology at the University. He is married, with a 17 month old daughter

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Name: Michael Burton

Bio:“Michael resides in Omaha, NE with his wife Annemarie and baby Isaac. He is very active in his Church as a devout Catholic and works in the IT field. Born into a military family, Michael was raised overseas and eventually moved to the Azores for three years where he was introduced to freediving and spearfishing. Several years later he picked up both again in the sand pits of the great plains after discovering the RMSA tournaments.”

Name: Jeff Hanauer

Bio:“Originally from Ohio, I lived in the Fl. Keys off and on over the years, although I have the time required, I don’t think the off and on would qualify me as a “Freshwater Conch.” As an uncertified diver I made about 20 dives in the Key West area before moving away. Then, right after earning my Masters Degree in my late 30’s I returned to the Keys and was offered a Mate job on a Fish/Dive charter boat. The boat was owned by a friend who was on the Mel Fisher-Atocha salvage crew that found and brought up the treasures. Working on that boat, I soon gave way to freediving over scuba. At that time I met my wife who was vacationing in the Keys and I ended up in Las Vegas where I started spearing and earned my SCUBA license. The last time I did SCUBA was on my certification dive eight years ago. At some point I took a spearing course with Julie Riffe which was a great benefit, but other than that, I taught myself through trial and errors while diving solo year round in the Lake Mead Recreational Area for about tens years.”

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Team Imersion

Name: Kelston and Mike McGuire

Bio:This is our 2nd nationals diving together and we look forward to diving with some of the top divers in the country. It is always a pleasure to compete with friends from around the country and spend time making new friends as well. Bringing my son into the tribe of spearos is even a bigger honor as my Dad did with me in the ‘70’s.

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Team Cressi-Hawaii

Name: Hanalei Aldric

Bio:Hana is the ultimate water man, born and raised in Haleiwa Hawaii, the north shore. He has been diving and surfing big waves for over 30 years. He was able to adapt to conditions and fish better than any diver I have competed against. It is always a pleasure to compete against him as he is such a strong competitor yet still so very humble. Hana would never tell you about all the phenomenal accomplishments, so your just going to have to meet him at the fresh water nationals and talk to him yourself.

Name: Calvin Lai

Bio:Aloha, Calvin Lai from Hawaii diving for Team Cressi USA. This is my first freshwater national championship. I just want to thank my sponsor, Team Cressi USA

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Shots of Fish

Name: Nate Knight

Bio:Nate is married with three kids and lives in eagle mountain Utah. He has been free diving for about ten years. He spear fishes locally, but dreams of living on the coast and diving in the ocean instead... His wife is a babe, his kids keep him busy, and his annual summer trips to Lake Powell are the highlight of his year.

Name: Bryan Dahl

Bio:Bryan Dahl was born in raised in Mission Viejo California, by his two wonderful parents Scot & Suzie Dahl. Growing up, Bryan was an active kid, playing everything from baseball, to basketball, to golf, and everything in between. When he made it to High School he was a strong student athlete, holding a 3.75 GPA and lettering in baseball and basketball. During this time, he also managed to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. When it came to summer time it became season for his passion, fishing. Bryan has travelled all over the America’s in chase of the next great fishing adventure. From king salmon in Alaska, to black Marlin in Hawaii, to Canada after fearsome Muskie’s, and spear fishing the Colorado River. During the winter Bryan takes up his other passion and races motocross for his team JBD Motorsports. He competes annually in the Lake Elsinore Grand Prix, where this last year he took 3rd. He also competes in multiple motocross series. Bryan now works with KR Commercial Interiors Where he works as a project manager, but still finds time for his passions.

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Name: Chad Whitley

Bio:At 34 years old Chad has been diving since 2006 and spearfishing in the Pro Division since 2010. He is an avid outdoorsman and has a true love for the hunt. His fish hunting season starts at ice off and doesn’t end until ice on. That is water in the low 30’s for all you warm water lovers.

Name: Bob Towery

Bio:I learn to dive in Lake Tahoe in 1981 while attending the University of Nevada Reno. I learned and dove intensively in Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake and the high mountain lakes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains for over 20 years. During the 1980s and early 1990s, I dove with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Hasty Team. I have dove extensively in Caribbean, Hawaii, and the west coast of North American from Mexico into Canada including the Puget Sound. My first experience spear fishing was off the coast of Oregon on my honeymoon in 1985 where my wife successfully speared her mate. Since then I have been a big fan of the Hawaiian sling. I am an active Advisor with Boy Scouts of America where I am, among others, a SCUBA merit badge counselor.

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AH Kapolo

Name: Derek MacMullen

Bio:Aloha, this is Derek. I grew up in Kailua Kona on the big island of Hawaii. Spent a lot of time with Jacob hunting and diving. Only recently started taking spearfishing more seriously. This is my First real dive tournament and first time diving in a lake. I’m nervous but

Born and raised in Oceanside started swimming at an early age, started fishing at the age of 10,Started spearfishing 5 years ago when I was unemployed, thought it was a good way to put food on the table, since then I haven’t turned back and still going strong. I like how the spearfishing community is really tight, I’m always humble to meet new spearos.

Name: Jacob Kimi

Bio:Currently a student at Colorado Mesa University majoring in environmental sciences. My hometown is Kailua Kona, Hawaii. I enjoy everything outdoors from hunting, to surfing, to snow boarding, to fishing. Go 49ers!

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Name: Jeromy Herrick

Bio:I’m Jeromy Herrick and I’m a Taxidermist in Douglas, Wyoming. I’ve been spearfishing for 15 years and hunting and fishing since I was 10 years old. I do a lot of shed antler hunting. Been married for 16 years to the same old fart and we have 5 dogs.

Name: Chris Brownlow

Bio:I’m 40 years old, happily married to my wife Starla of seventeen years with four great kids. I’ve been spearfishing for a total of maybe 10 years. If it has anything to do with hunting, shooting, or fishing, then that’s where you’ll find me. Molon Labe

Team Burnt Gravy

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Name: Lucas ShulerBio:Howdy! Here is my bio and my teams mission statement. I’m at sea but I’ll send you a picture soon. After diving in saltwater nationals in Albion last summer the Lucas’s decided they would join forces once again in order to make the ultimate fish killing machine. Together they vow to stand against the tyrannies of the Haussler carp slaughtering regime! The Washington state natives will not stand idle as the Knight Diver “Hausslehoff” continues his lucky run. The forces of spearfishing good unite to topple this empire once and for all! Lucas has been diving the cold waters of Puget Sound for over a decade. He went to college, at the California Maritime Academy and currently works for the University of Washington as 3rd Mate on their research vessel, spending his off time spearfishing wherever he can. He has competed in both freshwater and salt water nationals before.

Name: Lucas FjellmanBio:I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. I have always enjoyed being athletic and outdoors. About 7 years ago I learned to scuba dive, in hopes of spearfishing for Ling Cod. What I found was an exacting hunt and a deep appreciation of the cold, dark world below the surface. A few years later I had the good fortune to meet a friend who was a committed freediver. He introduced me to the sport, and it wasn’t long before we had taken a freediving course, and I was diving deeper and more efficiently than I had ever dreamed of. Since then, I have devoted my spare time to exploring my local waters around the San Juan Islands, where I continue to work on improving both my diving and my spearfishing skills. I love both the water and the hunt, and am excited to be at the freshwater nationals in Lake Mead. Lucas Fjellman.

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Name: John & Brandon Hildebrand

Bio:John and Brandon Hildebrand are father and son and this is their first time competing together. Brandon attended the 2012 Saltwater National event in Albion last year and worked as safety crew. As things turned out it was a good thing he did. You can ask him about that story. Brandon is an experienced Scuba diver and is currently working hard on his Dive Master Certification. This is his first spearfishing competition. Brandon is also a student at Colorado Mesa University working on his Bachelors Degree and playing water polo. Brandon is active in Crossfit as a competitor and now qualified instructor. He is also a long distance cyclist and a marathon runner. John has been a diver since his teens and has done lots of spearfishing for “groceries” but is relatively new to competitive spearfishing. John loves anything to do with the water; swimming, water polo, diving spearfishing and whatever else he can get in. He and his wife Angela own a business in Grand Junction and generally enjoy life, friends and family every day. John has 3 other children Jessica, Josh and Ben and they are all as exceptional as Brandon. One proud papa.

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Name: Greg Fonts

Bio:After tireless years of being a Rob Allen Speedo model in Mozambique, a violent shaving accident ended my career. Moonlighting at chip and dales just wasn’t quenching my thirst for attention. I began traveling the world as a famous spearfishing entrepreneur. In my travels I am reminded that not everyone can obtain my perfect physique. I must remember the little people. This is why I am looking forward to competing in this prestigious event. Thanks to my sponsor Freedive Shop, as well as my team mate Paul. Best Fishes, Greg Fonts

Name: Paul Young

Bio3x Pacific coast team champion3x Cencal team of the year2010 Cencal diver of the year6x National competitor3x Cencal carp shootout team champ2010 carp shootout individual champ3x carp shootout big fish champ2012 3rd place team Freshwater Nationals 5th place individual2012 2nd place team U.S.Spearfishing Nationals 6th place individual. Big thanks to the Freedive shop for all the support. Can’t wait to blast some stripers in lake mead.. cheers and dive safe!!

Team Sea Shepard

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Name: Allen Santos

Bio:Born and raised in Oceanside started swimming at an early age, started fishing at the age of 10, started spearfishing 5 years ago when I was unemployed, thought it was a good way to put food on the table, since then I haven’t turned back and still going strong. I like how the spearfishing community is really tight, I’m always humble to meet new spearos.

Name: Joe Talley

Bio:I’ve been freediving/spearfishing for about a year and a half now. I am a member of the San Diego Freedivers. I grew up in Southern California spending my time in the water every chance I got, but never realized what lay underneath the surface. I’ve done just about every extreme sport there is, but freediving is by far the best one I’ve found in Southern California. I love the cold, dark waters and would hunt here over a tropical paradise any day!

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Name: Mario Larrea

Bio:Mario Larrea, Born in Lima Peru. Moved to the United States at the young age of 5. Mario has dove all over the world and speared a variety of fish. Mario has always been a waterman, from chasing big waves to fly fishing in the surf. Mario likes long walks on the beach candle light dinners and is an Aquarius.

Name: Roman Castro

Bio:Roman Castro was born in Ventura California and started freediving and spearfishing a few years after moving to San Diego in 2008. Shortly after becoming infected with the spearfishing bug he combined it with his love of photography/video and started SpearOBlog.com a Spearfishing Blog where he shares about his wins and fails while learning to be a spearo.

Ramrod

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Name: Allan Jeter

Bio:Aaron Jeter is a 29 year old beginner spearfisher. He has grown up on the river and never sought to enjoy the actual life below the jetski or boat hulls, but now that he has had the experience of choosing his catch opposed to line fishing. He learned a new meaning of fishing. With this hobby, one of many he actively participates in, he enjoys the freedive spearfishing sport because it is a true accomplishment of his individual skills and talent.

Name: Zachary Corral

Bio:Zach is a outgoing fisherman And beginner spearfisherman who enjoys the thrill of swimming with the fishes. He has grown up around the rivers and lakes between here to havasu and Hopes his son Joe and generations to come can partake in the sport and fun that these water systems Allow.

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Name: Duke Spackman

Bio:Just likes getting out and having fun with good people. He states he has never met such consistently solid guys as he has in the spearfishing community and is looking forward to meeting new people and making new friends this year...... and of course is looking forward to kicking some butt.

Name: Danny Raff

Bio:I have been spearfishing for several years and in a variety of water conditions. I’m sure this will be the best year yet as my vision is much better after an eye surgery, so watch out fish.

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Name: Jon Quinn

Bio:I am Jon Quinn i am 33 years old and have been spear fishing for about 17 years. I have a beautiful family with 4 boys and 1 girl. We enjoy spending long days in the sun and water as a family. I have lived Bullhead City for 18 years and have grown up enjoying the water. Now that I am getting in to spear fishing not only for the fun but for the competitions it is exciting for my family and I.

Name: Chad Luccino

Bio:I was born in Lake Havasu City Arizona on December 23 1987. I have lived in Fort Mohave Arizona ever since. In june 2008 I married Deann Daniell co-owner of “Daniell’s Septic” and “Stepping Stones Childcare”. In 2009 we started our family we have 2 boys, Landon (3) and Mason (9 months). March 2010 we opened “My Guy Yard Services” for lawn care & maintenance. On my spare time I enjoy going out in the boats and spear fishing, hunting for big and small game, but the best time of all is spending time with my family and teaching my boys how to do it all!-

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Name: Harold Pender

Bio:I started diving in the 50s, and for abalone and urchins in the 60’s & 70’s. Since then freediving has been my passion. Mike and I dove Powell at last years nationals and really enjoyed the camaraderie.

DIVE SAFE.

Name: Mike Pender

Bio:I started diving long ago....with my Dad and there has been dead fish ever since. This is my 2nd fresh water nationals at Lake Powell. I find these fresh water meets extremely challenging and fun. (It would be more fun if Dennis would let someone else win.) I wish everyone a great day of safe diving. Join me in raising your glass to old friends long gone. And to the bonds of new friendship we will build here.Salute.

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Down Unda

Name: Jake Stanley

Bio:I’ve been spearfishing for around 3 years.

I like to hunt and work on cars. I’ve been in the military for a year now.

Name: Kyle Haukereid

Bio:I’m kind of new to spearfishing. I’ve been spearfishing for around three years. This will be my first tournament. I do a lot of hunting and fishing. My favorite fish to spear is walleye.

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Name: Kalika Wong and Danny Defries

Bio:We are both from the island of Kauai. We have been diving for 5 years and have entered many team dive competitions in Hawaii and for the first time last year in Arizona. In April, we put on the first annual Kauai Invasive Species Eradication tournament in an effort to eradicate invasive fish from Kauai’s reefs. Participating in and experiencing freshwater diving is something that both I and Danny look forward to and hope to continue doing for the years to come.

Kauai Boys

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Name: Broc Smith

Bio:Broc is an outstanding high school and Team Nevada wrestler. He was recently introduced to the sport of free diving and spearfishing. He has a few nice bass and carp under his belt and is looking forward to spending a lot more time in the water and developing his skills.

Name: Cory Severeide

Bio:Cory has taken a lifelong passion for bow hunting big game to the water. Three years ago started free diving and spearfishing in Northern Wyoming. With several pieces of second hand gear and a homemade pole spear. During the last year has made the Overton Arm of Lake Mead home for shore diving trips to hunt striper, with the occasional trip back to Wyoming and a few stops along the way in Utah’s Deer Creek Reservoir and Sandy Hollow Reservoir.

Striper Stalkers

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Surf & Turf

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Name: Woody Brown

Bio:I’m excited to do my first Nationals! I’ve been diving

since I was a little kid. I started off with a prong and worked my way up to spearguns as I got older. I have been diving competitively the last 3 years. I

dive for and am currently sponsored by Speardiver International based in Florida. I have traveled all over

the Hawaiian islands for tournaments but I have never left Hawaii so this will be my first, against

a field of very talented divers. Thanks for the opportunity to come and compete against some of

the best divers on the mainland!

Name: Jon Wolfe

Bio:Stoked to be back for my second Nationals! I live in the Puna District on the Big Island of Hawaii. I’ve been diving for a little over 3 years now, and have traveled all over for tournaments. I love competition! This one is challenging for Hawaii spearo’s, hunting strange fish in freshwater, against a field of very talented divers. Thanks for the opportunity to come and compete against some of the best divers on the mainland!

Mana Kai

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Best of Luck to all Competitors!Congratulations to all winners!

RMSA PRESIDENTMike Ban

RMSA SECRETARY RMSA TREASURER Mike McGuire Duke Spackman

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SCORE RESULT SHEET

Name

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1st Place Team

2nd Place Team

3rd Place Team

4th Place Team

5th Place Team

Your Individual

1st Place Individual

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Year Location Host Team Individual

1972 American River, CA Valley Council Valley Council: Bob McMuller, Don Fields, Richard Becker Richard Becker

1977 American River, CA Valley Council Hawaii Council: John Ernst, Bill Ernst, Terry Maas John Below

1987 Table Rock Lake, MO Midwest Diving Council, Inc. Hawaii Council: John Ernst, Bill Ernst, Jon Bergren John Ernst

1990 Table Rock Lake, MO Midwest Diving Council, Inc. Connecticut Council: Ted Warnock, John Warnock, Jim Warnock Ted Warnock

2003 Lake Oahe, SD Spring Creek Resort Team Imersion (Colorado): Mike McGuire, James Hardesty James Hardesty

2004 Navajo Lake, NM New Mexico Scuba Schools Team South Dakota: Marlyn Erickson, Johnny Walker Marlyn Erickson

2005 Tabke Rock Lake, MO Midwest Diving Council, Inc. CenCal: Dave Edlund, Bob Humphrey, Ralph Tieman Mike Van Haele

2006 Deer Creek, UT Dive Utah Team Imersion: Mike McGuire, Nuno Battiglia Seamus Callaghan

2007 Lake McConaughy, NE Water Sports Dive Shops Wiezorek Bros: Mark Wiezorek, John Wiezorek Mark Wiezorek

2008 Lake Oahe, SD Steamboat Skin and Scuba Team Imersion: Mike McGuire, Terry Lentz Mike McGuire

2009 Glendo Reservoir, WY Rocky Mountain Spearfishing Assoc. Team RMSA: Mike Ban, Duke Spackman Mike Ban

2010 Greers Ferry Lake, AR Midwest Diving Council, Inc. Team Imersion (CenCal): Mike McGuire, Glen McGuire, Dennis Haussler Dennis Haussler

2011 Lake Powell, UT Rocky Mountain Spearfishing Association Road Dawgz: Mike Ban, Dennis Haussler Dennis Haussler

2012 Lake Powell, UT Rocky Mountain Spearfishing Association Road Dawgz: Mike Ban, Dennis Haussler Mike Ban

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Thanks to all of our supporting sponsorsRemember that they supported your event!

Please support them in return! The Rocky Mountain Spearfishing Association would like to thank all our sponsors for the gracious donations and support of the 2013 Freshwater Nationals. Your generosity has helped establish a solid base for the growth of freshwater spearing.

Without your past, present and ongoing support, events like the Rocky Mountain Spearfishing Series and Freshwater Nationals would not be nearly as great and memorable as they have become.

Mike Ban, President, RMSA

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