With over twenty years in the outdoor industry, Vince Hurtado has competed at the highest level of competition in the BASSMASTER ELITE SERIES. Vince is an accomplished bass angler currently competing on the west coast, and is recognized as a premier spokesman, promoter, and consultant. Vince has a marketing background with a strong sense of product development. He has worked closely with several companies in tackle design concept, product development, and product testing and understands nuances through practical experience that other developers overlook.
Vince Hurtado has been featured in national media publications such as, BASSMASTER Magazine, BASS TIMES, BASS Anglers Guide, and numerous online publications. Vince has been filmed and featured in ESPN, Angler West TV, FOX Sports Net, and has worked in product commercials. In and out of the spotlight, Vince has been a big advocate, spokesperson, and role model for young anglers across America. When Vince is not in service in a professional fishing capacity, he is in service as a Paramedic handling trauma and the medical needs of the public in and around the surrounding counties he lives in.