Outdoor Action Pro-Team

Teddy started guiding in 1993 but has been an outdoorsman all his life.  As a youngster Teddy was introduced to hunting and fishing by his family.  His grandfather Wilson Carr made him his constant hunting companion and his dad and uncles could not get out of the driveway to go fishing without him begging to tag along.  The art of his trade is not one learned from a book or class but is a birthright a talent that comes as easy to him as putting ones shoes on.  Teddy attended Orange County High School where he was a talented athlete that excelled on the football field.  He is quick to point out the one thing that motivates him most is competition being the best at what he does.  This trait enabled him to become a tenacious and successful Bass Tournament fisherman during the 80's and 90's.  Teddy's clients inherit this same will and determination when they spend the day fishing with him he is relentless in his efforts to produce for them.  His professional manner mixed with his down home attitude make him a joy to spend the day with.  In addition to being a professional fisherman he is a published Author, his book "Fishing Lake Anna with Teddy Carr" is a huge success. All this success is the second most important thing in Teddy's life, the most important is his wife and three kids.  Teddy married his high school sweetheart Donna and they have three kids Jon, Justin and Taylor.  Jon and Justin attend Orange County High just as their parents did.  Where they are outstanding student athletes.  Donna and Taylor being the women of the house and the bosses keep the boys straight.  Teddy and Donna both grew up in Locust Grove and still reside there today.

Hobbies: Hobbies include Deer Hunting, spending time with his boys, reading to his little girl, taking his wife out to dinner, watching college football and the Atlanta Braves play baseball. 

Boats: Teddy is sponsored by Tracker Marine he runs a Nitro Z-9 and a Grizzly Duck Boat.

Fishing Sponsors: GEICO Powersports, Tracker Marine,  Mercury Outboards, MotorGuide, Bass Pro Shops, Castaway Rods, Bomber, Rebel, Booyah, Yum, Silver Thread, XCalibur, Smith Action Optics, GMCO Maps, Sturgeon Creek Marina, and Briscoe Transmissions.

Hunting Sponsors: Tracker Marine, Knight and Hale Game Calls, Carry-Lite Decoys, Code Blue, and Briarwood Kennels

Teddy is a licensed USCG Captain and performs guided  fishing trips for largemouth, smallmouth, and striped bass on the following bodies of water; Lake Anna, Kerr Reservoir, Lake Gaston, Tidal Potomac, Tidal Rappahannock, Tidal James, Tidal Chickahominy, upper river smallmouth trips on; Upper James and Susquehanna Rivers. Teddy also does guided Turkey Hunts and Waterfowl Hunts.

 

 

 Scott Hammer

Scott a native Cornhusker of Nebraska has traveled extensively owning a business in Iowa, then to Kansas City where he met his lovely wife Deanna, then to New England, and now Scott has settle in Virginia.  Scott and Deanna make their home in Warrenton with their beautiful children Travis and Lauren.  Scott's grandfather who lived in Iowa had him beating the banks of local ponds and streams at a very early age.  Scott's Travels have also allowed him to experience a lot of different types of fishing.  He's tackled Marlin fishing off the coast of Hawaii to Muskie, Pike, and Walleye in the Canadian wilderness.  But fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is Scott's passion.  He has follow these fish in his travels as well from Texas to the Great Lakes region, and now to the Mid-Atlantic where he has spent a great deal of time on our tidal rivers, upland rivers for smallies, and our lakes like Lake Anna.  "Hammer is the most versatile fisherman I've ever fished with" quote, Teddy Carr.  He can accommodate all anglers including the fly-fisherman and has no shortage of tricks up his sleeve to get a finicky bass to bite.  He is a stickler for contingency plans, in fishing and making sure that his clients enjoy their time with him.  After spending the day with Scott Hammer you will learn, have a laugh or two, and look forward to the next time you can get out with him.  Just remember to greet him with a loud "GO HUSKERS"!

Hobbies: Hobbies include grilling out, spending time with his family, and Nebraska Football

Boat: Scott runs a Nitro 929 CDX with a 225 Mercury. 

Sponsors: Bass Pro Shops, Keel Shield, Castaway Rods, Spro/Gamakatsu, Yamamoto, Smith Action Optics, and Guest Chargers

Scott is currently  guiding on Lake Anna.

 

Captain Eric Peterson

Eric has two passions in life besides his beautiful wife Karen and their kids Jordin, Dylan, and Morgan and that's waterfowl hunting and bass fishing.  Eric started hunting at the age of 10 when his father and uncle took him on his first quail hunt in western Kentucky.  Watching his uncle's German Short Hair and English Pointers work the fields left a lasting impression on him that would never leave.  Though Eric started off upland hunting, he soon learned that his real passion in wing shooting was waterfowl.  Eric has hunted all 4 flyways in the United States but his roots are in the Chesapeake Bay region.   Part of the experience in waterfowl hunting is watching a retriever do what they were bred for, retrieve game. Eric has a Black Lab named Andy that does the work for you so you don't have to get your feet wet and allows you to experience the waterfowling tradition as it was meant to be.  "I swear he knows every duck on the fly-way on a first name basis" quote, Teddy Carr.  When the hunting season is over, Eric gets his Bass Cat out on the waters of the Tidal Potomac to chase it's most prized fish the largemouth bass.  Growing up near the river has afforded him the time to learn the waters. Eric is intense an individual as you will ever meet when it comes to deriving success for his clients.  No detail goes undisclosed as he works for his clients.  Whether it's a guided fishing trip or hunting trip Eric cares deeply for his client's well being and success.    

Hobbies: Eric's favorite hobby is carving and collecting Chesapeake Bay decoys.  Many of the decoys in his collection were carved by the masters of the upper bay and gunned over in the early to mid 1900's on the same waters we guide on.

Boat: Eric runs a Bass Cat bass boat powered by a Mercury 225 Optimax as well as a Sea-Ark Duck Boat.

Sponsors: Bomber, Booyah, Rebel, Smithwick, XCaliber, Silver Thread, Yum, and Smith Action Optics.

Eric is a licensed USCG  Captain and is currently guiding on the Potomac River and Lake Anna.  Checkout Eric's website at www.finandfowl.com

 

Tom Toews

Tom is originally from the west coast. He grew up fishing and hunting in eastern Oregon where his dad introduced him to elk and deer hunting and doing some unique duck hunting around desert impoundments taking advantage of the very productive Pacific flyway. He will tell you by far his favorite duck is the Barrows golden-eye. He was raised in western Oregon where he fished for smallmouth bass, trout, steelhead and salmon. Tom doubles both as a fishing guide as well as hunting guide for OA. Tom has a big family; wife Belinda, and his kids Cody, Corey, and Courtney. Tom has a lake at his back door where he spends a great deal of time with this beautiful family.
 

Hobbies: Golf, hunting, and fishing

Boat: Tom runs a Ranger 521VX powered by a Mercury 225 outboard.

Sponsors: Bomber, Booyah, Rebel, Smithwick, XCaliber, Silver Thread, Yum, and Smith Action Optics.

Tom Currently guides on Lake Anna.

Big Jon Else

Big Jon has had a rod or bow in his hand since he could walk. He owes his love for the outdoors to his best friend in life, his Dad, who has taught him to respect and enjoy every minute we have in the outdoors. He grew up fishing one of the greatest smallmouth waters in the US, the Susquehanna River. Having 20 some years on this river has made him a top notch guide on this waterway. Jonathan has also expanded off his home waters competing professionally on bass tournament trails. You will love his Pennsylvania country boy charm.

Hobbies: Archery hunting, waterfowl hunting, fly fishing, golf.

Boat: Jonathan runs a Triton TR 21x powered by a Mercury 225 outboard and a 18' Alumacraft Jet Boat on the River.

Jonathan Currently guides on the Susquehanna River.

Scott "Gunny" Favors

Scott began fishing in the lakes and rivers of his native Indiana at age 5, and from then on he was tagging along with his father on outings or just setting on the dock at the family’s weekend retreat.  He became a United States Marine after graduation from high school, and after over 22 years Scott retired from the Marine Corps as a Gunnery Sergeant, and now he has settled in Virginia with his wife, son Kelley and daughter Jordan.  Scott's experience through his years of service has allowed him to fish many diverse bodies of water.  Whether finesse fishing in the deep clear lakes of southern California, or the massive grass flats of the TVA chain in Alabama Scott has been able to adapt his style to meet his needs.   Scott now enjoys the scenery of all that Virginia has to offer, from the Potomac River, Lake Anna, Buggs Island and some of the smaller fisheries as well.   Scott loves the outdoors and enjoys teaching and spending time with fellow outdoorsmen.  So don’t expect to find a tired out worn out Marine Gunny, even though his friends still refer to him as “Gunny”, he’ll be ready with a quick one liner or short story that will keep you entertained. 

Hobbies:  Swimming with his kids, deer hunting, golf and College Football “Go Irish”!

Boat:  Scott runs a BassCat Sabre powered by a Mercury 150 XR6

Sponsors:  Tru Tungsten, Picasso, Yovella Hooks, Bass Boat Saver, Kipper Sticks Custom Rods, Gary Yamamoto Custom Lures, Honey Creek Tackle PRO’s Soft~Bait Glue

Scott currently guides on Lake Anna

Justin Carr

Fishing and hunting have been long held traditions in my family that has spanned over generations in the Carr family. Justin takes a lofty spot within the family. He like a lot of Carr's started young along with his older brother Jon accompanying their dad through the woods or out on the water. Justin was an accomplished high school wrestler; winning three consecutive district titles and making two consecutive appearances at the Virginia state championship along with a whole other host of accolades. He began tournament bass fishing very young and at age 16 was winning consistently in adult tournaments. He was the 2008 points champion and angler of the year in the "Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series". He also in the same year qualified for the   "Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series" national championship at Lake Norman. He is an exceptional goose caller and really excels in a field hunting situation. Justin is also a graduate from Radford University with a Bachelors in Information Systems. Go Highlanders!!

Hobbies: Hunting and Fishing with his friends and family, four-wheelin', rope swingin', drag racin', and girl chasin'!!!! (His mama is so proud!)

Sponsors: Booyah, YUM, Rebel, XCalibur, and Bomber

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