Please join us in welcoming Ted Merdan to the IDA Pro Staff Team
Ted is an accomplished walleye angler with substantial tournament and guiding experience. Ted is a touring FLW pro who also fishes in PWT and FLW League events. He was the 2004 PWT rookie of the year, and has been cashing checks and qualifying for championships ever since. In 2006, Ted had two top-10 finishes in FLW tour events and finished 5th in the final Pro standings at the end of the year.
Here’s a little more about Ted, in his own words:
I fish professionally for walleyes via the PWT and FLW Walleye Tour and League as my work schedule permits.
I am passionate about giving back to the sport of fishing through donated guide trips for youth, cancer victims and military. Educating youth on the joys of fishing and importance of conservation are major priorities for me.
I rig all of my tournament boats so I have a good working knowledge of how they are put together and answer many questions on the website as members have questions. I offer factual reports and product reviews based on my experiences.
The most important thing I have learned in my years on the water is that the fish are always biting somewhere – and I want to be the one who finds them and enjoys that bite!
I moved to the bank of the Mississippi River in Champlin in the winter of 2005 and my new challenge is to learn that stretch of river.
You can learn more about Ted, his experiences and his guiding services, by visiting his website, http://www.tedmerdan.com .
Ted is sponsored by Yamaha outboards, Ranger boats, MinnKota, Berkeley, Lake Tamer suspension seats, Off-Shore tackle, Lowrance, and Yellow Lab outdoor promotions. Ted will be helping us to provide our readers with enhanced coverage of Mille Lacs. Please join us in welcoming Ted to the IDA Pro Staff!
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