Captain Russ Rivers
Full time charter captain
Born: July 30, 1948 Texarkana, Arkansas
Hometown: Melbourne, Florida
USCG license number 1142307 OUPV Near Coastal Waters up to 100 miles offshore
Years fishing: 50 +
Years guiding: 10+
Married 39 years with one daughter and two grandchildren
Member Skeeter National Fishing Team, Kilgore Texas http://www.skeeterboats.com/events/skeeter_pros/38
Senior inhouse pro staff for Salt Water Assassin, Mayo, Florida and Daiichi Hooks, Watumka, Alabama
Pro staff for Lamiglass Rods, Woodland Washington, Rapala Lures and Flambeau Tackle Systems, Stuart Florida, Drigrip Fishermans Sunscreen, Melbourne, Florida
Radio show host for Florida Ssportsman Magazine Live Radio, 8 years
Co- owner and instructor of The Indian River Fishing Academy since 2002
Co- producer, "Light Tackle Techniques,Volume 1" DVD 2006