The team

The MADE Team

The anglers and creators behind Trout Made and MADE BAITS, from fishing and fly tying to drone work and video.

Brother Mike

Owner, MADE BAITS Angler, Content Creator

Mike is a U.S. Navy veteran and the owner of Trout Made. His favorite waters include Pyramid Lake, the Eastern Sierra, and Arkansas' White River, and his personal best is a 16.21-pound Lahontan cutthroat.
@troutmade
Brother Bernie

Drone Pilot, MADE BAITS Angler, Content Creator

Bernie is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a commercially licensed drone pilot who films aerial footage for Trout Made. He fishes and camps from his 4x4 Tacoma, and his personal best is a 10-pound Lahontan cutthroat.
@grunt_taco
Brother Kyle

Fly Angler, Fly Tier, MADE BAITS Angler, Content Creator

Kyle is a Colorado-based fly angler and fly tier who chases trout and tuna. He ties Knockout Fishing Co. flies, fishes MADE BAITS, and has landed a double digit rainbow trout.
@ko.fishing.co.21
Brother Will

MADE BAITS Angler, Content Creator

Will runs All In Fishing on YouTube and fishes MADE BAITS from Pyramid Lake and Lake Mead to the Eastern Sierra and Utah. His personal best is a 10-pound Lahontan cutthroat.
@all.in_fishing
Derek

Ambassador

Derek fishes trout and shares the trips on Instagram.
@derek2asian

Interested in pro staff?

We are always open to anglers who spend serious time on trout water. Send an Instagram DM to @troutmade or email Mike at troutmade@gmail.com to talk about representing MADE BAITS on your home water.

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