Matt Lowe – Bassmaster Pro
Matt Lowe has fished competitively as a Co-angler and Angler since 2008. He has fished the Southern Opens, Everstarts, BFLs, as well as local trails in the Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina areas. He has a true passion for fishing and designing colors and baits fish will eat. Matt and Lane’s relationship started in 2010 and he looks forward to a lasting partnership with 7Fifteen.
Jim Dillard – FLW Pro
Jim Dillard, a West Monroe, Louisiana native, is known by anglers and fans for his versatility and passion on and off the water. Jim has seventeen top 20 finishes including eight top 10 showings. He has amassed over $338,000 in tournament winnings and has qualified for 8 championships in his 9 years of Professional fishing. Jim knows that he could not have made it this far without his Faith in God, his family and friends who have been there for support every step of the way! He believes “Where there is a will, there IS a way!”
Hometown: West Monroe, LA
Favorite rod blank: MB 874
Favorite fishing technique: Frog
Career highlights: In a Fish-Off I was 8 lbs behind going into the last day. I caught 31lbs 4ozs and won my match by 13 lbs to qualify for the Championship
William Shipes
Bassmaster Open and FLW Rayovac Pro
William Shipes, a Williston, SC native and former President and alumni of the Clemson Bass Fishing Team, is currently working to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series and FLW Pro Tour. He is currently fishing the Bassmaster Opens, FLW Rayovacs, and a host of local tournaments including Fishers of Men. He is a passionate angler who is thankful for the support of his family, friends, and 7 Fifteen Baits.
Hometown: Williston, SC
Favorite Bait: Lowedown Swimbait in Watermelon Pearl
Favorite Technique: Skipping a Jig
Career Highlights: 5 Collegiate National Championship Qualifications, 4th Place Coangler Finish at the Bassmaster Open on Lake Norman in 2014
Chris Sommer – Pro Staff Member
Clemson Bass Fishing Team
