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BILL LOWEN
Hometown: Brookville, IN
Hobbies: Hunting
Bill “Dollar Bill” Lowen from Brookville, Indiana, has fished the Bassmaster Elite circuit for 20 years and has earned more than $1 million. In addition to the Elites, Bill will be competing in the NPFL starting in 2025 due to his skill at power fishing. Bill, his wife, and his two children live in a motor home most of the year, traveling from tournament to tournament across the country wherever Bassmaster is holding an Elite event. Bill made the Elite Series in 2006 and has been fishing that circuit ever since. Career highlights include champion at the 2021 Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Pickwick Lake, 11-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier, 7 top-5 B.A.S.S. finishes, 18 top-10 finishes, and 103 in-the-money finishes.
“From the time I was a little kid, all I ever wanted to do was fish the Bassmaster Classic. As far as I’m concerned, the biggest event in the world of fishing is the Bassmaster Classic. That’s where the best of the best compete against each other each year.”
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CALEB SUMRALL
Hometown: New Iberia, LA
Hobbies: Spending time with family & bowhunting
Caleb Sumrall grew up fishing in southern Louisiana with his dad and grandfather. His interest was diverted to golf during high school, working a job and eventually starting a family with his wife, Jaci. At 25, he started fishing local tournaments and then B.A.S.S. Nation events. That decision put him on a path of opportunity that many can only dream of. Caleb qualified for the 2017 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship on South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell and won the event, which was a life-changing moment in his career, as it qualified him to fish the Elite Series the next season. In 2018, Sumrall finished in the money nine times — four times on the Elite Series (including a 13th place at Lake Oahe), four in the Bassmaster Opens (including ninth at the Championship on Table Rock) and his Classic debut. Caleb specializes in shallow water bass fishing, but understands that that technique won’t sustain him throughout an entire Elite season. Caleb joined the Xpress Boats Elite team in the fall fo 2019 and is excited for the new opportunities running the “Original” all-welded aluminum will offer him.
“I have to trust my decisions and not get spun out. If I make a move, I have to trust that I made a decision for a reason. I have to settle down and commit to my decisions.”
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LEE LIVESAY
Hometown: Longview, TX
Hobbies: Guiding, elk & duck hunting, cooking, and being a Bassmaster Elite angler
Lee Livesay made a name for himself while guiding clients for largemouth bass on the fazz21Pro’s shallow water capability, durability, and fish ability all appeal to him. In recent years, Lee has already claimed two Elite Series victories, the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Chickamauga Lake (2020) and the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork (2021), where his final-day bag of five bass weighing 42-3 was the third-heaviest, single-day weight in B.A.S.S. history. He also won a Bassmaster Open event on Ross Barnett in 2022. We are thrilled to have Lee on our team and look forward to an incredible start to the 2025 season!
“The X21Pro is light and maneuverable, whether I am on the trolling motor or the steering wheel. The Xpress is a boat that I can get in and fish the way I want to. Plus, the storage and hole shot are amazing!”
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HUNTING PRO STAFF
JOHN STEPHENS
3-time World Champion Duck Caller, Executive Producer of RNT-V, Owner and President of RNT Calls Inc.
Growing up duck hunting and fishing here in the heart of the Grand Prairie and spending time in a boat is second nature. I have a choice and my choice is Xpress Boats. Great performance, amazing handling characteristics in shallow and deep water, and superb structural integrity, all wrapped up in great great-looking package.
“Whether you’re looking for a duck boat or a bass boat, look no further than Xpress boats, they are the Choice of these champions!”
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JIM RONQUEST
World champion duck caller and VP of development at Drake Waterfowl System in Olive Branch, MS.
Having the good fortune to spend a great deal of time in and around a lot of boats, I’ve learned to appreciate quality, performance, and aesthetics. I have a choice of which boat I can run, and that choice is Xpress. From bow to stern, it is obvious Xpress strives to build a boat that is tough as nails, handles like a dream, and looks great on the water!
“Chosen by champions, check one out, you’ll be glad you did!”
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CASON SHORT
Running guide operations for Bill Byers Hunter Club, which has been in business for over 65 years, has allowed Cason and staff to rely on three things; safety, durability, and relationships. We know that when our clients get into that Xpress Bayou Series they are in the safest, most durable rig on the market. It’s going to perform every day of the season, year after year.
“In three generations we’ve seen a lot of trends come and go in the duck hunting world. The Xpress Boats Family isn’t one of those.”
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FISHING PRO STAFF
DOUG MILLER & GROSSE SAVANNE LODGE
Hometown: Lake Charles, LA
Doug Miller was born and raised in Louisiana and has been fishing and hunting his entire life. He has a distinguished job as Director of Operations and Development at the famous Grosse Savanne Lodge in Lake Charles, LA. This world-class outdoor destination offers thrilling activities including waterfowl hunting, bass fishing, saltwater fishing, alligator hunting, and ecotours.
“The Xpress Boats family has revolutionized the aluminum boat industry. This is NOT your grandfather’s aluminum boat. Joining the Xpress Team was the best move Grosse Savanne ever made!”
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LUKE DUNKIN
Hometown: Lawrenceburg, TN
Luke Dunkin has been part of the professional fishing world since the age of 19. Having competed on the Bassmaster Opens and FLW Tour for several years. In 2020, Luke switched his focus from competing on the then FLW tour to other projects like his Low Budget Live podcast, where he breaks down the bass fishing industry from an insider’s perspective, hosting the National Professional Fishing League’s LIVE Coverage and most recently has taken on the role as the “Voice” of the Alabama Bass Trail where he co hosts their live coverage and is the emcee over their events! .
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HIROFUMI NAITO – HIRO NAITO
Resides In: FL
Hirofumi is widely known as “Hiro” and has experienced fishing in various styles since childhood. Hiro currently lives in Florida, the sacred place of the black bass, and is the Pacific Rim representative for one of the largest companies in the world. An expert in lure fishing, Hiro has been widely published, not only in the U.S. but also Internationally on lure design, presentation techniques, and catching big bass. Throughout the years, Hiro has developed a close relationship with many professional bass anglers and keeps in touch with the latest information, such as their techniques and fishing styles. In 1983, Hiro became the first Japanese angler to participate in the world’s highest bass tournament, “Bassmaster Classic” as a press angler. “It’s kind of like a bridge between America and Japan,” said Hiro (excerpt from HIROism profile). Born in Gunma Prefecture in 1955. Hiro is revered in Japan as the “Bill Dance” of bass fishing, a true legend, and a great friend of Xpress Boats.
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DALE HIGHTOWER
Hometown: Mannford, OK
Hobbies: Deer hunting
Dale Hightower caught “the bug” as a youngster fishing with his dad for crappie and catfish in ponds around eastern Oklahoma. He began bass fishing in his early teens, which eventually lead to Monday Night Jackpot tournaments, near his hometown of Manford. “That’s where competitive fishing began for me, with my father-in-law Monty Troxell,” Hightower said. Dale and his wife Alicia own a successful heating, cooling and refrigeration business. He is thankful that she truly understands the demands of being a professional angler and fully supports him. He transitioned from fishing out of fiberglass boats to the all-welded aluminum Xpress in 2018. In regards to running his X21 Pro, Dale Said “I love the way it rides and handles in extremely rough water and how shallow it drafts.”
“At the end of the day, I’m going out there and fishing against the fish. I know what I need to do.”
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JARED FYOCK
Hometown: Ashdown, AR
Hobbies: Deer, turkey, and waterfowl hunting, along with grilling
Jared Fyock grew up with a dad and two grandpas who all had the same love for the outdoors and great leaders, who helped shape his path in life. After graduating high school, Jared joined the US Air Force and served five tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. Once honorably discharged, he moved home to Arkansas and started working at Red River Army Depot. Jared is very blessed by his beautiful wife Carla who shares five children. Jared started X-Series Fishing and Tours, a crappie fishing guide service on Millwood Lake, in 2019, one of the best decisions he has ever made. He enjoys teaching people how to fish for crappie and loves watching them have the time of their lives boat-flipping slab crappie. Jared competes in the Crappie Masters state and national trail out of his Xpress X21 Pro. Jared won the 2021 Mr. Crappie Invitational Classic on the Red River in October.
“The comfort, fishability, and safety of my Xpress are second to none.”
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JIMBO MATHLEY
Hometown: Cumming, GA
Hobbies: Spending time with family & friends and competing in foosball tournaments
Jimbo Mathley spent 20 years as a sales and marketing executive in the hotel business, culminating in a VP role. He put aside the suit and tie to pursue a life-long passion for professional bass fishing. Jimbo has been guiding on Lake Lanier for the past 15 years and has grown his brand to include Fishing Expos and online video reports. He loves teaching and working with clients to improve their fishing skills so they can enjoy more productive time on the water and make the most of the time they have to fish.
“Xpress provides an incredible, low-maintenance bass boat that rides well, handles rough water like a champ, and always keeps me on the water.”
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O’JOE GABELLA
Hometown: Hemingway, SC
O’Joe Gabella grew up fishing ponds around coastal South Carolina. He was introduced to tournament bass fishing in 2015 when Chris Wells “The Bass Chaplain” visited his church. The following year Chris talked O’Joe into being a marshall at the Bassmaster Elite tournament on Winyah Bay. A few days after that event O’Joe visited Marshall’s Marine in Lake City, SC, looking for an entry-level bass boat. He laid his eyes on an Xpress X19 Pro and was in love. O’Joe talked to professional anglers and was advised it was a solid rig for fishing the rivers of coastal SC, so he pulled the trigger and was amazed at how well the X19 Pro handled and rode. The Yamaha was very responsive and put it on plane quickly. O’Joe rode in a Phoenix, Ranger, Nitro, and Bass Cat, but none of those boats impressed him enough to consider making a switch. After 2 years of fishing local club tournaments and winning a few, O‘Joe felt a need to step up to a larger boat and knew without a doubt he would be staying in an Xpress. So, he visited Marshall’s Marine, ordered a loaded Xpress X21 Pro, and could not be happier with his choice. With Yamaha, Humminbird, Minn Kota, and SeaDek it is the complete package. Every time O’Joe hits the boat ramp he has people asking about the boat and they are amazed that an aluminum boat could be outfitted this way. In 2019 O’Joe started working closely with “The Bass Chaplain” going to Bassmaster tournaments, developing a friendship with the Xpress pros and the leadership at the company, and has been representing this fine company since.
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JASON SMITH
Hometown: Lone Oak, TX
Hobbies: Duck hunting, playing poker, and going to professional sporting events
Jason Smith knew from a young age that he loved the outdoors. He started fishing with his grandpa when he was 10 years old and has been hooked ever since. Jason is a family man, married to his wife Brandi for 13 years, and has two kids. For the past 20 years, he has worked very hard to become a professional tournament angler and has an upstanding reputation in the fishing community. Jason was a bass fishing guide on Lake Fork from 2017 through 2019. During that time, he was able to partner with more companies in the bass fishing industry. Jason was introduced to Billy Sartin of Sartin Marine in 2018 and became part of the Sartin Marine Family. Jason had a choice at that time of which boat to run and after doing research, chose the Xpress X21Pro because of the price, fishing platform, durability, fuel economy, and excellent customer service. Although he no longer guides, Jason continues to take his clients on fishing trips as part of his job at one of the largest mechanical contractors in DFW.
“The Xpress X21Pro was a perfect fit for my style of fishing. I knew I would be able to help Billy Sartin and Xpress get more folks into their awesome boats around the lakes I fish.”
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SLADE DOUGHARTY
Hometown: Alba, TX (Lake Fork)
Hobbies: Going to church, electronics (sonar) guiding, fishing, off-roading & spending time with family and friends
Slade Dougharty’s father introduced him to to the famous Lake Fork at age 14. From that moment on, he was addicted. Slade wanted to spend the rest of his life on the lake. In 2010, the good Lord gave him that opportunity, so he moved there and started Lake Fork Electronics Training. Since then, Slade has trained and tuned all brands of fishing electronics for many clients, including Bassmaster Elite Series anglers, game wardens, police, fire, and search/recovery teams. He has been running an Xpress since 2016 for the following reasons: features, resale value, reliability, Hyper-Lift Hull, fishability, and shallow water capability. The X21 Pro is loaded with features. As a guide, I usually keep a boat for 2 years. The resale value of the boat doesn’t drop much. If you know anything about Lake Fork in Texas, it is a massive stump field. This boat holds up to the demands that the lake dishes out. My Xpress handles anything you throw at it. The Hyper-Lift Hull is incredible! The ride is second to none. I can get in the skinniest of water and then head to the windiest points with no problem!
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INFLUENCER
JUSTIN MARTIN
Hometown: West Monroe, LA
The name Justin Martin will be forever associated with Duck Dynasty and deservedly so, as he has been a friend of the Robertson family for years. Justin began working at Duck Commander in 2008, where he is currently General Manager. Justin is married. He and his wife Brittany are proud parents to twin boys. Most people know him as a passionate waterfowler and big practical joker, but he also loves the tug on his line from crappie and bass. His strong faith in Jesus Christ and deep passion for the outdoors have blessed his life. The Xpress Boats family is honored to have Justin join the team!
“I was raised financially frugally. I have fished out of the boat my parents gifted me for high school graduation until now. I have always wanted a bigger boat but just never would pull the trigger and once I did, boom twins are coming. I panicked and almost called it off but I’m a man of my word and honored my commitment to purchase the boat. After fishing out of it for the first time at Grosse Savanne, it was clear I needed this boat for me, Brittany, and the boys. I’m so thankful I followed my gut as we have a lifetime of memories ahead in this rig!”
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CRUZE’S LOUISIANA OUTDOORS
Hometown: Moss Bluff, LA
Chris and Eli Cruze are an avid outdoor family that strives to bring joy, humor, laughter, and lightheartedness to the fishing and hunting enthusiasts who follow us on social media. We love to share our outdoor adventures, both good and bad, in the hopes of spreading smiles across the industry! We are so excited to share this journey with Xpress Boats!
“Xpress is the ONLY boat that would endure even a single season of the mayhem experienced by Cruze Louisiana Outdoors…proven since 1995!”
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TOM REDINGTON
Hometown: Royse City, TX
Hobbies: Most anything outdoors, preferably with friends and family
Tom started a fishing career as a big bass guide on the world-famous Lake Fork, TX. He qualified through the Toyota Series to fish the FLW Tour & Major League Fishing Pro Circuit/Invitationals as a professional for over 10 years. During that time, Tom hosted the TV fishing show “Big Bass Battle” for several years, in addition to being a regular guest on Belize Outdoors and later hosting Walmart’s Reel Life Saturdays block a season on the Pursuit channel. In 2025, Tom left professional fishing to focus full-time on YouTube and share his love and knowledge of fishing while he chases bass across the country.
“The Xpress Hyper-Lift Bass Series gives me the storage and performance of top-end bass boats, at a cost the normal working man can afford.”
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