Will run an ultimate west coast outfitted Contender 31 Fisharound.

Crow's Nest Yachts' Pro Staff of top competitive west coast anglers has grown with the addition of Greg Stotesbury. Greg's 40+ years of experience fishing throughout the Pacific, particularly in Southern California and Mexico, in addition to his significant time on the Atlantic, makes Greg one of the most successful and knowledgeable private boat captains around. Mix in his industry experience with companies like AFTCO and his extensive involvement with local angling clubs and causes, and Greg's presence on the Pro Staff clearly contributes to the atmosphere of excellence and professionalism.

Greg will hit the Southern California inshore and offshore fishing grounds running a Contender 31 Fisharound, specifically (and heavily) outfitted for the West Coast. All of the customization to the Contender 31 will be accessible on www.badcoteam.com via Stotesbury’s blog. This boat offers the ultimate West Coast combination of fuel efficient 40 knot speed provided by twin Yamaha V6 250’s 4-strokes, with a boat designed specifically to take advantage of Southern California style fishing.  Whether inshore fishing at the islands or along the coast, or offshore  for marlin, swordfish, and tuna, This Contender 31offers the fish-ability, unsurpassed seaworthiness, and the comfort of an enclosed cabin providing necessities such as a full stand-up head and shower, V- birth for two, and electric galley, desired for multi day trips. 

When asked about the boat Greg will call Knock Down, he commented that “This Contender 31 Fisharound will be the fastest, most seaworthy and fuel efficient purpose-built sport fisher ever to fish off of Southern California.  The 31 will be able to do 2 day over-night trips to San Clemente Island on less than 100 gallons of fuel while cruising at 30knots and living in style and comfort.  There has never been a 31’ boat with all of the fishing features, speed and comfort like our new Contender 31 Fisharound will have.”

Other key features of Stotesbury’s Contender 31 Fisharound will include an incredible Simrad electronics package, a custom Saltwater Specialties tower and hard top with a fold down 2-person upper station with full controls and electronics, dual built-in 40 gallon pressurized bait tanks, plus mackerel tubes, each with dedicated pumps fed through a custom sea chest, 22 flush mounted rod holders in the gunnels, a dozen tower mounted rod holders, plus a whole host of purpose built features designed by Stotesbury. 

All of the changes to the Contender 31 will be accessible on www.badcoteam.com via Stotesbury’s blog.

You will also find other members of the Crow's Nest Pro-Staff on the site, including Steve Lassley, Jimmy Kingsmill, Pete Grosebeck, Barry Brightenburg, Mark Wisch and many other accomplished and influential West Coast anglers.