Mike Cross

HOMETOWN

Fredericksburg VA

occupation

Volunteer Paramedic and Firefighter, U.S. Army Veteran

ABOUT ME

I am forty years old, married, and father of five children. My children range in age from twenty years old to three years old. I grew up in Southern Maryland fishing the Potomac River, the Patuxent River, and the Chesapeake Bay. Fishing has been a lifelong passion for me and I am now pursuing a fishing career. I truly love the outdoors.
I currently reside in Fredericksburg, Virginia where I have lived for the past twenty years. I am originally from Brandywine, Maryland where most of my family still resides. I have always been very active in both communities. I volunteered my time in both communities to help others as a nationally registered Paramedic and Firefighter. I am also a U.S. Army veteran with an honorable discharge in 1997.

TOURNAMENT

In the upcoming 2014 season, I will again be fishing the American Bass Anglers American Fishing Tour. I will be fishing my local division as well as some Maryland and North Carolina divisions. I will also be fishing The Bassmaster Weekend Series, Virginia division. In addition to these tours, I also plan to fish several charity events and local team tournaments. I plan to fish The Oakley Big Bass Tour on Smith Mountain Lake, VA as well as the BASS Northern Opens as a co- angler.

In 2014 I hope to be able to fish the B.A.S.S. Northern Opens as a boater to begin seeking my ultimate goal of qualifying to fish the Bassmaster Classic and Elite Series tournament trail.

STATEMENT

I am proud to be a member of Pink Fishing. It is a great feeling to do something I love to do while doing my part to spread awareness and the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Together we will “Reel in the Cure”.