Personal Profile:

Marital Status: Married for 37 years.

Spouse's Name and Occupation: Tim (fireman, captain)

Children: Dustin and Joey

Grand Children: Logan, Landon

Education:

Chaffey Union High School, Ontario, California---Class of 1970

Mohave Community College, Lake Havasu City, Arizona--Class of 1982

Professioal Certifications:

Liberal Arts Degree

Associates Degree in Nursing

Certificate in Supervisory Management, Mohave Community College

Faculty Reserve Instructor at Mohave Community College 1977-1983

Preceptorship Certificate, Havasu Regional Medical Center

A.O.R.N (Association of Operating Room Nurses)

A.C.L.S. (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

P.A.L.S. (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

C.P.R. (Cardio-Pulmonary-Resuscitation)

Biggest Tournament Fish: 7 lb 6 oz, Lake Martinez 1998

Number of Years Fishing: Non-professionally 45 years

Number of Years Tournament Fishing: 1994-2005

Number of Years Professional: 1995-2005

Number of Events In A Year: Average of 36 combined events a year

Expertise/Techniques:

Drop Shotting

Cranking

Reaction Baits

Shaking worms and versatile in all applications.

Debbie Blanchard, a professional bass angler, journalist, and educator became a competitive angler in 1995 along with her husband Tim. Fishing as a pro and as an active team partner with her husband, she has demonstrated the ability to achieve consistent top ten finishes. She has consistently qualified for year-end regional and invitational events in multiple major bass fishing organizations. After decades of working in the health care industry as a Surgical Registered Nurse Educator she enjoys her new role in the fishing industry to preserve and enhance the sport of bass fishing. She supports established guidelines and embraces the highest standards of ethics and stewardship. Debbie is an advocate for environmental protection and conservation and enhancement of the natural resources. She is an active member of the Association of B.A.S.S. Professionals, W.O.N. Bass, Walmart Everstart Series, Anglers Choice and American Bass Association. As the sport of bass fishing continues to expand, Debbie has dedicated her life to professional fishing via the various tournament trails.

As one of the few women competing as a Pro on the West Coast, Debbies journal articles have been featured in national news publication and on several web sites. With her tournament fishing experience, she provides a fresh insightful perspective into the art of Pro-Am events and Team Oriented Tactics. Her successful tournament achievements have appeared in national bass fishing magazines and publications such as Western Outdoor News, American Bass Association, and her home town paper, Todays News Herald.