2014 Staff Bios

1. My name is Julie, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Julie.
2. This is my 15th season at the lodge. I keep coming back to this beautiful place because it’s part of me.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I am part of the team that makes it all happen.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is Bear Island.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be exactly right here filling out my bio for 2019.
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing Oscar yell ALLOO as my kids run happily to play with him can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is that I can guide people to trophies.
8. You can find me on Twitter peeking at Pit’s Twitter account.

1. My name is Patrick, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Pat.
2. This is my 15th season at the lodge. I keep coming back to this beautiful place because this is home.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I’m kind of a big deal.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is the Saddle.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be sitting passenger, while Oscar guides me.
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing Enzo waiting for me at the end of the dock can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is fly-tying (for big pike).
8. You can find me on Twitter @aikensguy.

1. My name is Janelle, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Jans.
2. This is my 9th season at the lodge. I keep coming back to this beautiful place because I can’t get enough of those taco nights.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I also moonlight as the chief mechanic.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is Middle Gull.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be teaching Oscar how to fillet a fish (I better learn how to do that before then...!!).
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing someone trip on a tree root can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is the ability to win any dance-off.
8. You can find me on Twitter @NotOnTwitter...

1. My name is Dave, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Big Beef.
2. This is my 9th season at the lodge. I keep coming back to this beautiful place because it’s perfect.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I’m Big Beef.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is Southshore and the Saddle.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be... I wish I knew.
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing a big fish can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is that I have an 6th sense for trophy pike.
8. You can find me on Twitter @NothingInterestingEnoughToTweet.

1. My name is Jesse, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Gus.
2. This is my 6th season at the lodge. I keep coming back to this beautiful place because it’s home.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I love what I do, and the rest just happens.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens isn’t Pit’s Point - but I better not find you there.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be trolling for pike somewhere.
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing caterpillars can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is eating walleye 100 days in a row.
8. You can find me on Twitter @... Twitter? Don’t know the guy.

1. My name is Griffin, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Garreth.
2. This is my 7th season at the lodge. I keep coming back to this beautiful place because the burbot bite is number one under the sun.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I run fast and jump high.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is Valley of the Bulls.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be living in a van down by the river, on a steady diet of government cheese.
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing Elsie can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is that I can twist my mustache to perfection.
8. You can’t find me on Twitter.

1. My name is Elliot, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Rodeo.
2. This is my 5th season at the lodge. I keep coming back to this beautiful place because I’m not married, don’t have kids, and I don’t have to cook my own food out here. Or wash dishes. Or pay for gas. Oh yeah, and I get to fish everyday. And there’s a great bar with a pool table. Seriously, this place is sick. It doesn’t even make sense sometimes.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I can read and write.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is the guide dock.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be a little bit older, and little bit wiser.
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing a big fish can always put a smile on my face. Guaranteed.
7. An interesting skill I have is being stealthy.
8. You can’t find me on Twitter. But you can find me soaking it all in, real life style.

1. My name is Jean-Bocar, but at Aikens, I’m better known as JB.
2. This is my 5th season at the lodge. I keep coming back to this beautiful place because the beer batter is a delicassy.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I can work even if I’m tired.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is G-S.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be a valet driver in Las Vegas, Nevada.
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing Rodeo Rhodes can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is typing 100 words per minute.
8. You can find me on Twitter @NoTweetingForThisYoungBird.

1. My name is Alex, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Laser.
2. This is my 5th season at the lodge. I keep coming back to this beautiful place because we have 5 quads.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I run fast and jump high.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is Turbo’s Ts.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be hopefully be sitting flush.
6. If I’m having a tough day, seeing Chef Mike at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is tying jigs with my tongue.
8. You can find me on Twitter @InYourDreams.

1. My name is Eric, but at Aikens, I’m better known as E2.
2. This is my 5th season at the lodge. I keep coming back to this beautiful place because I like to play with Enzo and Gibson.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because my rocking body brings in the female clientele.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is a secret and I’m not telling anyone.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be all grown up.
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing Gibson bathing in the lake can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is tying jigs with my toes.
8. You can find me on Twitter @Eric2renne.

1. My name is Jesse, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Pelch, Pelter, Coach or DJ Preds.
2. This is my 3rd season at the lodge. I keep coming back to this beautiful place because the people are amazing, the fishing is good, and nothing beats an Aikens sunset.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because that’s the bottom line... Stone Cold said so.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is Goby Gully.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be doing play-by-play for the Thunder Bay (InsertNameHere).
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing a huge walleye strike my guest’s line can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is being able to know what’s going on in Skully’s head (and it’s often scary).
8. You can find me on Twitter @jpell007.

1. My name is Ben, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Binder.
2. This is my 3rd season at the lodge. I keep coming back to this beautiful place because the beer is always cold, and the fishing is even better.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I’m good at meeting new people.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is Rodeo Ridge.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be having a big boy job.
6. If I’m having a tough day a Aikens, seeing the view of the lake from our cabin can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is that I can speak a few languages (decently well).
8. You can find me on Twitter @IHateTwitter.

1. My name is Derek, but at Aikens, I’m better known as D-Rock or Derk.
2. This is my second season at the lodge. I keep coming back to this to this beautiful place because I love the mosquitoes.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I give my best everyday.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is the South Arm.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be graduated from the University of Ottawa with a commerce degree.
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing a trophy fish at can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is never leaving a question blank.
8. You can find me on Twitter @Facebook.com

1. My name is Sean, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Mouse.
2. This is my first season at the lodge. I have come to this beautiful place because it is indeed a beautiful place.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I protect Gus from swimming mice.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is the Fast Waters.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be a carpenter.
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing a big walleye can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is whistling through my tongue (I’ll show ya!).
8. You can find me on Twitter @Facebook.com.

1. My name is Matthew, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Matty.
2. This is my first season at the lodge. I will keep coming back to this beautiful place because it’s a long walk home.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I can play Riptide.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is the Peanut Butter Jar.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be no longer in debt.
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing food can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is sharpening tools.
8. You can find me on twitter @Matthewrobbins23.

1. My name is Michael, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Chef.
2. This is my 1st season at the lodge.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I love to feed people.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is the dock.
5. In 5 years from now, I will still be here.
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing my fishing rods can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is knife throwing.
8. You can’t find me on Twitter.

1. My name is Catherine, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Cat.
2. This is my first season at the lodge. I will keep coming back to this beautiful place because it’s basically summer camp for adults... with beer.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I can make a mean cup of coffee.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is the Honey Bay, I mean Bear Gull, wait no, Slow Waters.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be hiking across northern Spain.
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing my brother can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is that I knit most of my friends’ christmas gifts.
8. You can find me on Twitter @MissCatLavigne.

1. My name is Réanne, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Ray-J.
2. This is my 5th season at the lodge. I keep coming back to this beautiful place to get away from the city.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I can put up with Josée et Chantal’s accent.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is Moosehead Bay.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be a Master Angler... hopefully.
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing Ronnie can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is painting lures.
8. You can find me on Twitter @burbotgurl07.

1. My name is Josée, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Jojo or Jose (on Taco Night).
2. This is my 5th season at the lodge. I keep coming back to this beautiful place because no summer job in the city could beat this, and, of course, I love the fishing.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I speak French, English, and English with an Australian/British accent.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is Kik’s Corner.
5. In 5 years from now, I will probably still be in school.
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, watching Oscar dance to the breakfast bell can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is making up lyrics for songs when I don’t know the words.
8. You can find me on Twitter @ProStaffGuide.

1. My name is Chantal, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Chantalooooski.
2. This is my 2nd season at the lodge. I keep coming back to this beautiful place for the North Star Parties... and the people are pretty amazing also I guess.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I add to the Aikens multiculturalism.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is the Honey Hole.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be a lifer at Aikens.
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing Oscar dance and laugh everyday can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is conversing in English with a British accent with JoJo.
8. You can find me on Twitter @DatHousekeepaLyfe.

1. My name is Emily, but at Aikens, I’m better known as still just Emily.
2. This is my first season at the lodge. I keep coming back to this beautiful place because ... well it’s my first year but I will definitely be back!
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I make everyone listen to country music.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is wherever the fish are that day.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be a 25 year old nurse.
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing my bed at nap time can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is avoiding being pushed of the dock. **Emily got pushed off the dock the day she wrote this.
8. You can find me on Twitter @... Twitter?

1. My name is Christian, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Kik.
2. This is my tenth year anniversary at the lodge. I keep coming back to this beautiful place because it’s home.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I know my way around a chainsaw.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is top secret.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be 34.
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing Josée can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is a very strong defensive Ping Pong game.
9. I spend too much time in the woods for Twitter... so you’ll never find me.

1. My name is Jonathan, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Jonny.
2. This is my 2nd season at the lodge. I keep coming back to this beautiful place because Nickelback never seems to be touring during the summer.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because of my luscious locks. I think that’s pretty much it.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is G-S.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be the greatest luchador that has ever lived.
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing myself in the mirror can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is keeping the B&T in tip-top shape.
8. You can find me on Twitter @idonttweet, but I do Tinder ladies.

1. My name is Steve, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Etienne.
2. This is my 3rd season at the lodge. I keep coming back to this beautiful place because I want to build character.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I keep your showers hot.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is not located on Aikens Lake per se, but actually tucked away behind the western shoreline of the main lake. Through a small channel, you can access a body of water named "Lost Lake." It is called Lost Lake because it is incredibly easy, while fishing the aforementioned body of water, to get proverbially lost in its cornucopia of natural vistas. To complement the miraculous fishing and imposing granite cliffs, the lake has now been blessed with a superb outpost that includes all amenities needed for a great trip. Come down and check it out! More info at www.aikenslake.com.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be married with children, a dog, and a mortgage.
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing happy guests can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is to cook minute rice in 58 seconds.
8. You can find me on Twitter @NiceTry,NSA

1. My name is Joël, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Pti’ Joe and Brisky.
2. This is my 4th season at the lodge. I keep coming back to this beautiful place because the beer battered fish is good.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because of my variety of skills.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is the Front Beach.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be 5 years older and 2 years wiser.
6. If I’m having a tough day, seeing the sunsets at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is... too many to pick from.
8. You can find me on Twitter @WillFerell.

1. My name is Austin, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Stone Cold.
2. This is my first season at the lodge. I keep coming back to this beautiful place because... wait, I’ve been here before?
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I can reach things other people can’t reach.
4. My favorite fishing spot at Aikens is slaying off the dock.
5. In 5 years from now, I will be working a real job.
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing my bed can always put a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is I can tie a jig in 4.2 seconds.
8. You can find me on Twitter @nope.

1. My name is Justin, but Aikens, I’m better known as Juice.
2. This is my first season at the lodge if you don’t count the 6 days last summer. I keep coming back because I can.
3. I am a big asset to Aikens because I am probably the 23rd strongest person working on the peninsula.
4. My favorite fishing spot on Aikens is - I don’t know, we’ll hopefully find out this summer!
5. In 5 years from now, I will be either an astronaut or traveling the world by canoe, playing my banjo.
6. If I’m having a tough day at Aikens, seeing my beautiful, amazing, gorgeous, lovely, wonderful, funny, and generous sister can always but a smile on my face.
7. An interesting skill I have is that I can get my sister to do my laundry.
8. You can find me on Twitter @juschamberland