Hi, my name is Rus Snyders. I grew up in Northern California, and my passion for fishing developed at an early age. I've fished a variety of different areas, both fresh and saltwater. At the age of 18 I began tournament bass fishing, and competed in many circuits, including FLW, Bassmaster Opens, and the US Open. In 2006 I began a guide service, fishing from a Ranger Z20 bass boat. My main focus was the California Delta and Clear Lake, two of the premier destinations for bass fishing in the western US.