Ben Florentino

Lives: Arroyo Grande, Ca.
Sponsors: Edge Products, Shimano, Lucky Craft, Power Pro, Big Hammer, Fishworks, Tady / Candy Bar, Skeeter / Yamaha, WAR BAITS
SWBA Team: Boat #2 Team “HAMMER” with partner, Keith Michael
BOAT: 22 foot Skeeter ZXV Bay powered by a Yamaha 225 Four Stroke
Areas of Expertise:
Inshore / Offshore Saltwater Bass,
Tournament Angler

Personal Bests:

Calico Bass – 9.7 lbs. – Palos Verdes, CA.
Calico Bass – 9.6 lbs. – “The Wall”, CA.
Calico Bass – 9.8 lbs. – San Clemente Island
Sand Bass – 8.3 lbs. – “The Flats”
White Sea Bass – 52 lbs. – Palos Verdes, CA.
Yellowtail – 42 lbs. – San Clemente Island
Bluefin Tuna – 127 lbs. – Shogun
Yellowfin Tuna – 160 lbs. – Royal Polaris at “The Ridge”
Pargo – 38 lbs. – Cabo San Lucas
Roosterfish – 45 lbs. – Cabo San Lucas
Striped Marlin – 150 lbs. – East Cape
Blue Marlin – 160 lbs. – East Cape
Large Mouth Bass – 9.6lbs – Lake Lopez, CA.

Accomplishments:

1th Place – 2012 SWBA “LA Chance” – Marina Del Ray, CA
1st Place – 2011 SWBA “LA Chance” – Marina Del Ray, CA
1st Place – 2009 SWBA Season Finale Elite Championship – Newport Beach, CA
3rd Place – 2009 SWBA Fishin’ The Mission – San Diego, CA
3rd Place – 2009 SWBA “Cabin Fever Reliever” Tournament – Newport Bay, CA
4th Place – 2008 SWBA Battle in the Bay – Marina Del Rey, CA
1st Place – 2007 SWBA Get Sum Fundraiser – Catalina Island, CA
3rd Place – 2007 SWBA Tournament Series – Overall Points
1st Place – 2006 SWBA Dana Point Calico Tournament – Dana Point, CA
1st Place – 2006 SWBA Palos Verdes Shootout – Palos Verdes, CA
3rd Place – 2006 SWBA Tournament Series – Overall Points
2005 SWBA Angler of the Year
1st Place – SWBA Palos Verdes Shootout – Palos Verdes, CA
3rd Place – SWBA Dana Point Calico Tournament – Dana Point, CA
1st Place – PCYC Bass Division