Every once in a while you find a gem in the making..  JTB Custom Lures would like to introduce you to one..
Cody Wilson was raised in central eastern Illinois. He grew up spending the majority of his youth in the deer woods or fishing for largemouth bass in local ponds and creeks. Just a few years after graduation high school he joined the US Navy. After a few years of hard work and deploying to the Mediterranean Sea for 7 months he saved up enough for a boat where his whole journey is really just getting started. Only a month after having a boat he joined Mariners Bass Club where he’d go on to win his first organized tournament on the massive John Kerr Reservoir with a 2 day total weight just shy of 30 lbs. Since then Cody has gone on to fish with the club earning 4 first place finishes and several top 3 finishes. He also fishes several local open events where he’s claimed a number of 1st place finishes as well.

Cody’s ultimate goal is to have a successful fishing career in the professional circuit. We have taken him in and titled him our first Pro Staff member and our Lead Bait Tester.

Cody’s love for fishing and support from friends, family and loving wife has opened up several opportunities and is paving a bright future for a successful career chasing these green fish we call Largemouth Bass.

We are proud to to have Cody as a part of our team and wish nothing but the best for him! To follow him on his journey go check out his outdoor page on Facebook or Instagram @redbillyoutdoors