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Ted Ellenbecker

Pro Bass Angler Ted Ellenbecker

Ted Ellenbecker has broken over 30 line class records registered with the Hall of Fame and the International Game Fish Association (IGFA), covering a large variety of species.

Two of the most notable groups of records fall in the Catfish division (rod and reel), with fish measuring out at over 39 inches!

A resident of South Dakota, Ted does much of his fishing in rivers that flow into the Missouri River.

Fishing abroad, he has caught record fish in several states.

He knows how to fish many different types of water, making him an avid and versatile fisherman and tournament pro.

In 1999, Ted was nominated to the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame as a Legendary Angler.

In 2000, Ted's major efforts were the inclusion of two segments in the North American Fisherman's Educational Video.

Ted was included in two television shows with the North American Fisherman that aired in the spring of 2001.

Ted also filmed and participated in several radio shows with Tony Dean.

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If you have a question or comment for Ted please feel free to send it via our Pro Staff Question And Answer form.

Your questions will be answered within 24-48 hours by Ted providing he is not away fishing for the weekend.