First Name – Bailey

Last Name – Trotter

What year did you first start fishing?     2017

Are you part of a generational fishing family?   Yes, 4th generation

What was your reason or motivation for choosing professional fishing as a career?

Since I was little, I remember fishing with Dad up the lake. It’s the only thing I ever wanted to do.

What are your top 3 species for your business?

  1. Flathead
  2. Mud Crabs
  3. Blue Swimmer Crabs

What is the most memorable moment for you during your fishing career?

I landed a 6kg flathead once, that was a moment I wont forget.

What does the co-op mean to you?        OR          Why are you part of the co-op?

The co-op means security and convenience. To be able to go to work and arrive back at the co-op to unload, I can then go home and my product is sold and I receive my pay at the end of the week with no hassles. It just works and makes being a fisherman easier.

What’s a hobby you have outside of fishing?

I like to bodyboard and waterski in my spare time.

Have you been on the board of directors? If so what years or for how long?

No