Meet the Pros

Locating the big catch is easy with the help of Humminbird... just ask our Pros. Each is a well-known fishing personality, and knows the ins and outs of fishing in all conditions. So get tips on how to win tournaments or how you can make your fishing trips more successful than ever. Read stories, watch their videos and check out pictures that will most likely blow your mind.

Scott Fairbairn

Hager City, WI

    Describe the day you learned to fish & who taught you

    When I was born the doctor said “It’s a boy” and my mother said “Good. Now Grandpa Fairbairn has someone to go fishing with." I’ve been fishing my whole life.

    Your proudest fishing accomplishment

    Winning the Professional Walleye Trail Angler of the Year title

    Favorite fishing spot

    Mississippi River

    Favorite fishing tactic/technique

    Jig fishing and crankbait casting

    What is the funniest fishing story you have experienced or witnessed

    I once released a walleye that I had caught on a spinner rig and when I released the fish it turned and ate the same spinner while it was just dangling in the water.

    Country or Rock-n-Roll

    Depends on the song

    Favorite Food

    Crab Legs

    Career Accomplishments
    • 2000 PWT Central Pro/Am Champion
    • 1998 PWT Angler of the Year
    • 1998 PWT Western Pro/Am Champion
    • 29 Top 10 Finishes
    • 20-Time Championship Qualifier