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[dknott77]

Captain Derek Knott
433 Semmes Drive
Wilmington, North Carolina 28412
Phone- 808-217-3735
E-mail- dknott77@hotmail.com
D.O.B.-11/10/1977


Education- Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Sciences
Emphasis in Coastal Management
The University of North Carolina at Wilmington-2002

Objectives- To continue to pursue my passion for big game fishing and worldwide travel in a professional
and competitive setting.


Qualifications

1. Holder of 100 ton United States Coast Guard Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel license, as well as a United States Coast Guard 25 ton Master Captain’s License. Licensed at age 19, license # 1169814
2. Experienced in all types of fishing and boating, fresh and saltwater, sport, commercial, private and charter
3. Experienced in maintenance and upkeep of all types of vessels from 14 feet to 72 feet
4. Experienced in construction of custom sport fishing boats from 27 feet to 63 feet
5. Knowledge of shipboard systems (electrical, plumbing, electronics, fuel, oil) General knowledge of diesel mechanics
6. First aid and CPR certified
7. Hardworking, honest, very meticulous and willing to learn
8. Single/passport/non-smoker

Summary of relative experience

1. Professional fishing experience includes inshore and offshore waters of North and South Carolina, Florida and the Florida Keys, the Bahamas (Walker’s Cay, Treasure Cay, Marsh Harbor), St. Thomas, U.S.V.I., Mexico(east coast and west, Cozumel, Cabo San Lucas) and 4 full summer seasons in Kona, Hawaii.
2. Well versed in all levels of blue water fishing including world record fly, light tackle world record (4,6,8,16,20 lb), heavy tackle, dead bait, live bait, bait and switch, skip baits ,kite fishing, proper lure fishing and teasers. Knowledge also includes inshore and near shore experience from flats fishing to wreck and reef fishing
3. Seminar instructor for Melton International Tackle, Kona, Hawaii,( proper lure fishing, dead bait techniques, bait and switch scenarios, specialized techniques in fishing for all pelagic species).
4. Experienced in proper exterior maintenance of fiberglass vessels and wood vessels (varnish work, teak)
5. Extensive experience and knowledge of sport fishing tackle, tackle rigging and vessel outfitting for travel and tournaments.
6. As wireman/crew, have personally wired over 600 billfish. Including Atlantic and Pacific Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Atlantic and Pacific Sailfish, White Marlin, Striped Marlin, Broadbill Swordfish and Short bill Spearfish. Largest Blue Marlin weighed include: 911lbs., 880lbs., 862 lbs., 801lbs.
7. Major tournament wins and places in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans


Recent Tournament Achievements and summary of those fished professionally

• 1st Place-2007 Big Island Invitational-911lb. Blue Marlin
• 1stPlace-2008 Hatteras Village Offshore Open-3 Blue Marlin Releases
• 3rd Place-2008 Swansboro Blue water Open-547lb. Blue Marlin
• 3rd Place 2004 Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament-4 Blue Marlin and 2 Short bill Spearfish releases

The Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament(4 years), The Big Island Invitational(4 years), The Firecracker Open(4 years), The Big Island Skins Derby(3 years), The Okoe Bay Rendezvous(3 Years), Marlin Magic Lure Tournament(2 years), Maui Jim Series Championship(2 years), The Bisbee’s Black and Blue(2 years), The Los Cabos (2 years), The Big Rock(3 years), Pirates Cove Big Game(2 years), Cape Fear Blue Marlin(2 years), Hatteras Village Offshore Open, Swansboro Blue water Open, Ducks Unlimited Band the Billfish, many smaller tournaments over the years.

My current position as full-time captain of a 2008, privately owned, 63 foot, Custom Carolina sport fishermen is no longer due to obvious economic reasons. The owners of this boat have made themselves available as a reference for the work I have performed for them, and their contact information is available through me. Other references are listed below.



References *(numbers on request)

Capt. Clay Hensley-“The Hooker”, Ghana, Africa
Capt. Marlin Parker-“Marlin Magic and Marlin Magic II”, Kona, Hawaii
Capt. Jason Holtz-“Marlin Magic”, Kona, Hawaii
Capt. Bart Miller- Black Bart Tackle
Capt. Gene VanderHoek-“Sea Genie II”, Kona, Hawaii
Capt. Pete Hoogs-“Pamela”, Kona, Hawaii
Capt. Teddy Hoogs-“Kila Kila”, Kona, Hawaii
Capt. Oskie Rice-“Wild Hooker/Madam”, Worldwide
Capt. Kevin Hibbard-“JR’s Hooker”, Kona, Hawaii
Tim Robertson- Melton Tackle, Kona
Tracy Melton-Melton Tackle, Anaheim

[dknott77]

Just wanted to make it very clear that I am up for anything, charter, private, whatever! I live for this chit and everything about it,,,,passport is valid and the motivation is through the roof to get after it! Ready to roll.......right now--- thanks guys