Carl Donnelly cannot even remember when his fishing addiction started, but being blessed with two parents that understood and provided endless hours of devotion to it, made for an unforgettable childhood filled with countless memories on the water, pursuing Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike at the local lake close to his childhood home, or chasing Brown Trout and Salmon on Lake Ontario. The open water periods were always a favorite time of year, and those experiences will forever be appreciated, and never forgotten.

Carl is fortunate to now share life with a wonderful wife, two boys and ... Read more

Carl Donnelly cannot even remember when his fishing addiction started, but being blessed with two parents that understood and provided endless hours of devotion to it, made for an unforgettable childhood filled with countless memories on the water, pursuing Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike at the local lake close to his childhood home, or chasing Brown Trout and Salmon on Lake Ontario. The open water periods were always a favorite time of year, and those experiences will forever be appreciated, and never forgotten.

Carl is fortunate to now share life with a wonderful wife, two boys and a daughter. This has afforded him the opportunity to share his love of fishing and the outdoors with his own family, and he always look forward to opportunities to take them on the water.

His love of fishing, and competitive nature, finally merged in 2005, when he began fishing the Renegade Bass Series of Eastern Ontario. The Berkley B1, which is another top level event, that draws anglers from afar, and is also an event that he looks forward to with anticipation each season, with great payouts, and just an overall extremely well run tournament.

Carl is also fortunate in that he is a member of the Berkley Pure Fishing Pro Staff, representing such great products as Abu Garcia, Pflueger, Fenwick, Trilene, Berkley, and so many other great products. Having used these products extensivley, allows him the opportunity to share and demonstrate the value and advantages that they offer to both recreational and competitive tournament anglers. Another long time sponsor with who Carl is affiliated with, is the family owned business of Bennett’s Bait and Tackle, located in Smiths Falls, Ontario.