From a very early age Eric found a real love for fishing & the outdoors, growing up in Huntington Beach. After school, he'd ride his bike to fish the local Jetties with his buddies. He credits his love for the sport to his Dad Jerry who always has had a boat, and is his best fishing partner to this day. Eric became fascinated with tournaments and saw a potential in our local waters, and thus began the eventual path that is the SWBA !
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James has quietly been at the heart of the fishing industry for decades. Drawing influence from
people like Ron Uyeda, Rip Nunnery, and the Shimizu family, James has forged relationships with
people and companies rooted deep in the Southern California fishing heritage. With a genuine passion for the SWBA and and a genuine love of the sport, James seems to have an energy level that never runs low.
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James has been president and head coach for around 8 years. His dedication to our young club members is both generous and inspiring to watch
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