I'm a tournament angler in the Canadian Bass Angler Federation (CBAF) and part of the Golden Horseshoe Bass Anglers Club. When not competing, I spend much of the fishing season on Belwood Lake, Ontario, where I have a seasonal RV and spend as much time on the water as possible with my kids. I typically target smallmouth bass and walleye on Belwood Lake but also like to target the ravenous pike occasionally.

In the winter, I like to spend as much time as possible in Orlando, Florida, and love to target bass on Lake Tohopekaliga, aka Lake Toho.

I am currently a member of the Denali Rod... Read more

I'm a tournament angler in the Canadian Bass Angler Federation (CBAF) and part of the Golden Horseshoe Bass Anglers Club. When not competing, I spend much of the fishing season on Belwood Lake, Ontario, where I have a seasonal RV and spend as much time on the water as possible with my kids. I typically target smallmouth bass and walleye on Belwood Lake but also like to target the ravenous pike occasionally.

In the winter, I like to spend as much time as possible in Orlando, Florida, and love to target bass on Lake Tohopekaliga, aka Lake Toho.

I am currently a member of the Denali Rods, ABT Lures, UFINDFISH, Jethro Baits, Outdoor Canada, and Woodoo Customs Fishing Pro Staff.

I am a regular contributor to WFN, Canadian Sportfishing and am extremely active in promoting fishing on social media outlets such as Twitter at @kentruffen.

I am happily married with 4 amazing children.