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| Andy Growing up fishing the waters in and around the Charleston area has been a wonderful experience over the past 30 plus years. Anyone who knows me will tell you that, when I’m not fishing, I am thinking about fishing. Over the years I have developed a true love and respect for the Lowcountry and the many wonderful opportunities to experience the outdoors and nature. I enjoy all different types of fishing and am just as happy fishing for Redfish from a kayak on the flats as I am trolling the bluewaters of our coast. I am a graduate of Winthrop College with a degree in Business Administration and a minor in Marketing. Many of my working years have been spent in and around the fishing retail industry. I have worked with Luden’s Marine Supply and also managed the fishing department for Charleston Sports for a number of years. These jobs have allowed me to gain knowledge from many other fisherman and increase my knowledge of all different types of fishing equipment and the companies they represent. Many people refer to Charleston as "God’s Country" and I must say, I agree. We are truly blessed with a wonderful climate and an abundance of natural resources. I have been privileged over the past several years to introduce others to the sport of fishing and find great joy in taking people out and seeing their expression when they hook a big King Mackerel or see 50 to 60 Redfish schooling on a flat. |
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| Tim I am a 35 year-old Charleston native who has been fishing in the lowcountry since age three. Growing up I fished primarily on my dads 17-foot Boston Whaler, Sugar Babe, with my father, Vasco Pickett Jr., and my bother Andy. While in high school I worked as a salesman at the former John’s Rod and Reel where I met some of the best and most knowledgeable fisherman in the state. At John’s I was able to share fishing experiences and techniques with these top-notch anglers enhancing my knowledge of the sport considerably. Upon graduating James Island High School in 1991 I attended Clemson University. During summer vacations and Christmas holidays, I worked for Ludens selling marine hardware and outdoor clothing. Here I was able to continue my working relationship with charter boat captains and fishing guides further enhancing my knowledge. In 1996 I graduated from Clemson with a BS in Biological Sciences and a minor in Wildlife Management, and spent a short time working as a field biologist for Swimming Rock Fish and Shrimp Farm. In 1997 I began working as an Environmental Scientist for a local engineering firm. As an Environmental Scientist, and a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain, I worked with a Coastal Zone Management Group captaining a 30’ workboat and conducting hydrographic surveys, water quality studies, and sediment sampling for marina and dredge permits. Though I loved my time on the water I came to realize my true calling was sales. In 2001 I joined the Pump and Power Division of Sunbelt Rentals as an outside sales representative. After spending 4 years in the field I moved into my current position of operations and sales management with Sunbelt. These days I continue to fish every opportunity I get. My wife enjoys spending time on the water as much as I do; therefore, we fish inshore during the week after work and offshore on weekends and on our days off. |
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| Vasco I am a 42 year old Charlestonian who grew up on James Island, playing in the woods & climbing trees. At any early age, I started raiding trash piles for old TVs & radios for spare electronics. In the early eighties, computers started to become available to the average computer geek. I taught myself basic programming and started experimenting with computer interfacing. After graduating from Fort Johnson High, I studied computer programming, commercial graphics, architecture, and acquired a degree in industrial drafting, specializing in CAD. After many years in cubicles, I became manager of an art store and focused on art. I then went on to work as a shipping manager for East Bay Gallery (a title that included sales, construction, ordering, programming, & anything else that needed doing). In 1996 my wife and I built our own store (Angel Hare) and I designed my first WebPages. I then expanded into e-commerce HTML. When my brothers suggested starting a website, I took on the project with great enthusiasm. I now design websites and build and repair computer systems full time as VWP Web Solutions. |
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