Capt. Chris Gatley formerly of
                           The Ardent Angler
Guide Service

Enhancing Daiwa Rods, Reels & Lures
for all Northeast Saltwater, Freshwater & Great Lakes Fishermen

Thank You for visiting The Ardent Angler WEBlog

 

Since 1996, on the water success and edge of your seat, fish catching video  captivated people while creating a turn away business.  My ideas and tactics are still found in Saltwater Sportsman, Sportfishing Magazine, The Fisherman Magazine and the late, ESPN Outdoors. My storied past has attracted industry leading companies including Shimano, Sebile, Navionics and more recently Daiwa.  As of November 2011, I will manage saltwater sales and initiatives for Daiwa here in the northeast.

 

My work in the fishing community began aboard the Miss Chris Fleet of boats in Cape May, NJ back in 1986.  Miss Chris taught me the proper tools to run a tight ship while providing the hands on tools to operate safely at sea.  As my knowledge base grew, I branched out and began running my own saltwater and freshwater guide service while working for Shimano, Sebile, Mepp's and other companies during the winter show season. 


The Ardent Angler WEBlog will continue to bring you the latest fish biting trends and products, making you a better fisherman.  Plus, my relationships with magazine editors and leading manufacturers are rock solid allowing me to bring you the latest advancements in fishing and boating.

 


Those that know me know that I made a true living as a charter captain and fishing guide for all of my 14 years.  I am fortunate to say that the fishing business has taken me to some of the best fish migrations and hotttest bites along the East Coast and Great Lakes.  In those travels, I learned to adapt, get creative and never say die; ultimately developing a great reputation and a full book of customers.

 

When it is all said and done, I must admit that it's the fine tuning of tactics and techniques that drive my passion for this sport.  Those little things that help us catch just one extra fish or get us home safely. 

 

That's what the New Ardent Angler site is all about and that is what you can expect as we forge ahead and bring you the latest from the water, hard or soft!

 

See You On The Water!

 

Capt. Chris Gatley