Name:  Pete Mathews

Age:

Occupation:  Mechanic                                                                                                         

Position(s) Held: Region 3 Director                                                                                    
Number of Years on Board: 19

Number of Years in Federation: 24                                                                                    

Most Memorable Federation Experience:  Receiving the Man of The Year Award in 1994  

Federation’s Strength: Members of my region

Federation’s Weakness: Loss of unity and spirit                                                          

General Comments: The Federation is what we make it.                                            

Favorite Fishing Hole: Lake Erie                                                                                        

Favorite Brand & Style of Rod: go by feel not by brand

Favorite Brand & Style of Reel : Frugal left handed bate caster

Favorite Brand, Size & Color of Line: Clear PLine 6 & 8lb Test

Favorite Lures: Crank Bates & Tubes

  Favorite Fishing Technique: Pitching                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

  Favorite Boat: Skeeter                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Favorite Motor: Mercury

Favorite Trolling Motor: Minn Kota

Favorite Electronics: Lorance                                                                                            

Biggest Largemouth: 7lbs 11oz

Where: Salt Fork

Lure Caught On: Spinner Bate                                                                                           

Biggest Smallmouth: 6lbs 10oz

Where:  Lake Erie

Lure Caught On: Tube                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Most Memorable Fishing Experience: Seeing my daughter catch her first small mouth and seeing my youngest daughter catch her first fish.