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Bill Decoteau

Billy "Hawkeye" Decoteau

Billy "Hawkeye" Decoteau is an outdoor journalist and motorcycle columnist with a strong passion for pursuing the Black Bass as well as cruising on his Harley Davidson Springer Classic Motorcycle with his bride of thirty-eight years.....Trish.

Bill Decoteau cruising on his Harley

 

You will find Billy "Hawkeye" Decoteau all around the Springfield Sportsmen's Show. Each year he actively engages the public and vendors alike. As you can see in his 2009 Video of the show, Billy really loves his job.

 

 

Billy working with veterans

 

Hawkeye's activities include working with our American Veterans, both Active Forces and Disabled Veterans! Hawkeye can also be found coordinating and emceeing 3-Man Bass Tournaments in partnership with the FLW Outdoors. Joining America's Active Military Forces as they team up with Disable Veterans and FLW Pro Series Anglers! While the 3-man teams are competing on the water, Hawkeye just might be found cruising on his Harley Springer the surrounding countryside with a large group of motorcyclist participating in a benefit ride in support of Our Troops.

On the water with veterans

The partners compete as a team and the teams with the largest weight for their limit take first place. Points are accumulated determined on ones placement at each event and anglers can compete in as many events as possible. Lunker prizes are also awarded for the largest bass taken at each tournament.

veteran tournament
Bill Decoteau emcee's

 

Billy Decoteau also coordinates classroom seminars for Professional Bass Anglers Mike 'Ike' Iaconelli and Pete Gluszek's The Bass University weekend seminar programs (www.TheBassUniversity.com) and enjoys sharing winning techniques utilized by some of the nationals' top -bass pro's, as 'Hawkeye' host the 'Bass Cast' Radio show on www.BassEast.com.

Bill Decoteau with Pro Anglers

Sponsors, Media-Activities/Fishing Industry:

WileyX Eyewear: www.WileyX.com

Nitro Bass Boats: www.NitroBoats.com

Mercury Outboards: www.MercuryMarine.com

USA Marine, Inc: www.USAMarineinc.com

Top Brass Tackle: www.topbrasstackle.com

The Fish Grip: www.NortonBrassRattler.com

Bio Edge Fishing Products: www.BioEdgeFishing.com

Optimum Baits ima Flit: www.OptimumBaits.com

Denali Custom Fishing Rods: www.DenaliRods.com

MotorGuide Trolling Motors: wwww.MotorGuide.com

Seaguar Fluorocarbon Fishing Line: www.Seaguar.com

Andy's Custom Jigs: www.AndysCustomBassLures.com

Revolution Shad/Bluegill Crankbaits Lures: www.ReactionStrike.com

tournament fish

Article Publications:

B.A.S.S. Times

www.BassEast.com

www.ProAnglers.com

www.LunkerUSA.com

BASSMASTER Magazine

Sports & Spokes Magazine

www.Bassmaster.com WBT

Connecticut TBF www.CT-TBF.com

National Paraplegia News Magazine

Woods & Waters USA Magazine/monthly column

Northwoods Sporting Journal/monthly column

 

Tournament Coverage:

tournament awards

FLW Pro Tour

FLW Stren Series

Bassmaster Opens

FLW Championship

Bassmaster Classic

Bassmaster Elite Series

Bassmaster Women's Tour

D.A.R.E. tournament

Benefit Tournaments Hawkeye Emcee's:

Lake Congamond D.A.R.E. Tournament

Maine's Annual May Special Olympics Team Tournament

Bass Fishing Seminar Classes:

Billy Decoteau Seminar

The Bass University (www.TheBassUniversity.com)– Bill is listed as a seminar Instructor as well as the Master of Ceremonies coordinating classroom activities for the most elite seminar programs available to knowledge seeking Bass Anglers across the United States, The Bass University, 'Never Stop Learning' weekend seminars! Formatted around two intensive in-depth days of classroom seminars, the world's top professional bass anglers meet one-on-one with attending students leaving no tips, techniques, or personal tournament winning tactics untold!

When not in the classroom or out on the water, Bill just might be found promoting In Store and Dealer Showroom Seminars at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Ct-Outfitters (www.Ct-Outfitters.com) or USA Marines Annual March Fishing and Outdoor Expo (www.USAMarineinc.com) – As he travel's to various retailer locations presenting in store seminars and guest appearances during promotional sales events.

Billy "Hawkeye" Decoteau

Billy "Hawkeye" Decoteau is an Outdoor Journalist, Photographer, Seminar Speaker and Product Promoter with over 25 years experience.

Billy Decoteau with boy

Billy Decoteau with girl

 

Billy "Hawkeye" Decoteau

Billy "Hawkeye" Decoteau is not just an outdoor journalist specializing on the Black Bass, he is also a motorcycle columnist and true motorcycle enthusiast. You can find Billy at many of the areas motorcycle shows, and rides throughout New England.

Don't be surprised while strolling down the aisles of a motorcycle show if you suddenly come across a display boasting a Nitro Bass Boat-Harley Davidson Motorcycle and of course Billy "Hawkeye" Decoteau handing out free issues of his Motorcycle Magazines, while in the back ground episodes from "Hawkeye's" TV Show The Bass Bureau.. .Where the Road meets the Water, captures everyone's attention. And if Billy is not at his booth, you'll find him graciously posing with his fans as he walks the show. Below you can find many pictures of Billy posing for photos at the Springfield Motorcycle Show.

 

Billy "Hawkeye" Decoteau

Billy "Hawkeye" Decoteau

Billy "Hawkeye" Decoteau

Billy "Hawkeye" Decoteau

Billy "Hawkeye" Decoteau

Billy "Hawkeye" Decoteau

Billy "Hawkeye" Decoteau

Billy "Hawkeye" Decoteau

To find out more about Billy "Hawkeye" Decoteau and where he will be next, check out his web site shown below:

Billy "Hawkeye" Decoteau

O.S.E.G.
Outdoor Sports Expo Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 207
Granby, MA 01033
Phone: (413) 467-2171
Fax: (413) 467-2174
E-Mail:
dougoseg@gogtt.net