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Biography
Virginia pro John Crews is a eleven-time Classic qualifier and is a one-time Bassmaster Elite Series champion.
Personal Info
Hometown
Salem,
Virginia
Birthdate
June 11, 1978
Family
Sonja (wife), Ivy, Myah, Noah (children)
Hobbies
Weight lifting, working, hunting, coaching youth sports
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My best Christmas gift ever
My best Christmas gift ever
Sometimes you get a gift that’s perfect. It’s exactly what you want, exactly what you need and it comes from the heart of the giver. You remember it all of your life. That’s what happened to...
My path to the Elites
My path to the Elites
In this column I’m going to tell you about my path into the Bassmaster Elite Series, but I’ll also give you some of my thoughts about how you might get here, too. What I did isn’t the only way in...
A different perspective on sponsorships, part 3
A different perspective on sponsorships, part 3
Here’s the part where we get right down to it: How much can I expect to get paid? Editor's note: Read part 1 and part 2.The answer to that question depends upon who you are, how good...
A different perspective on sponsorships, part 2
A different perspective on sponsorships, part 2
In part 1, we talked about how to look at and analyze your position in the industry when it comes to sponsorships. This time we’ll take a look at the bigger companies and how they operate....
A different perspective on sponsorships, part 1
A different perspective on sponsorships, part 1
With this column we’re going to start looking at sponsorships, but from a new direction. As a professional angler with B.A.S.S. and the owner of Missile Baits, I’m in a unique position to talk...
The versatile worm
The versatile worm
Fishing conditions change quickly, and so does the bite. That’s why you hear so much about certain baits being versatile. You don’t have to retie or own several rod and reel combos to make multiple...
April is Autism Awareness month
John Crews and Dave Mercer talk about April's Autism month and how bass fisherman are helping spread the word.
April is Autism Awareness month
Fantasy Fishing: Grand list of techniques
Fantasy Fishing: Grand list of techniques
With the Sabine River getting moved back to early June, Grand Lake in Oklahoma is now the second stop of 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series season.Grand Lake should be primed to be a great event that...
April is Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month. I’m proud to say that I’m a strong supporter of all things that benefit those who suffer from autism. And, I’m equally proud to say that I have plenty of support...
Fantasy Fishing: Tough-event anglers will rule the Sabine
Fantasy Fishing: Tough-event anglers will rule the Sabine
We are officially headed to the second stop of the 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series season. Lake Martin went just “OK” for me. I ended with a little over the thousand-point mark.The 2018 GEICO...
Bass fishing and social media
Bass fishing and social media
Bass fishing is changing at the speed of light, and it’s in large measure because of social media. There was a time when you had to be a serious, dedicated fan to follow professional bass...
John Crews puts his name on new sunglasses
John Crews puts his name on new sunglasses
Pittsgrove, NJ – Professional Edge Fishing, Inc., a brand and angler representation company based in New Jersey, announces new licensing agreement for its accomplished Elite Pro Angler, John Crews....
Five common questions
Five common questions
No matter where I go or what I’m doing it seems like a lot of the questions I get are similar. That tells me that what anglers want to know is pretty close to universal so I thought I’d put the...
Show season ... what’s that?
Show season ... what’s that?
The holidays are over. That means it’s time to get back to work for most Bassmaster Elite Series pros, and it isn’t all about getting ready for the season. For the next month or so it’s about...
Three basic rod setups
Three basic rod setups
The average angler doesn’t need a dozen rods and reels. It’s nice to have that many, but for most anglers three will get you through almost any bass fishing scenario. And, you don’t need to buy the...
The future of bass fishing looks good
The future of bass fishing looks good
Every year I evaluate the fishing industry and the economy from a domestic and international prospective. I’m a Bassmaster Elite Series angler but I’m also an industry businessman. I was a business...
An inside look at the profession
An inside look at the profession
Everyone who reads the columns on this site has an interest in catching bass and in professional bass fishing. I thought this month we’d take a look at the inside of the sport from a full-time...
Fantasy Fishing: Look for anglers needing a strong finish
Fantasy Fishing: Look for anglers needing a strong finish
Fantasy Fishing for me this year has been a bit like eating at IHOP at 3 a.m. You always expect it to be awesome when you get in, but you almost always end up disappointed. Maybe the service was...
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