Billy “Hawkeye” Decoteau

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

Billy has shared his bass fishing knowledge frequently at the Springfield Sportsmen’s Show.  Billy’s presentations offer valuable insight to his style of fishing. 

Billy presented four seminars at the show.

The Lateral Perch - The Hottest Bait on the Pro Circuit

Power Finesse - What is it and How to Utilize it Like the Pro's

Skinny Bear West Coast Draggin & Flippin

Skinny Bear West Coast Power-Finesse Punching

Billy can always be counted on to bring the newest and latest techniques to his seminars. His seminars are never the same from year to year.

Billy’s seminars included both Power Point Presentations and Hands-On Demonstration's!

Here is Billy running the 1st Active & Disabled Veterans Bass Tournament at West Point Military Academy

Here is Billy presenting a fishing seminar

Billy also has a passion for supporting our troops.

Hawkeye's activities include working with our American Veterans, both Active Forces and Disabled Veterans!

Billy Decoteau 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!

Billy Decoteau is also the Master of Ceremonies at The Bass University.  The Bass University is an institution for advanced anglers.  It is hosted by professional anglers, Pete Gluszek (FLW) and Mike Iaconelli (BASS).  Just look at the video to the left to get an idea of what goes on at the Bass University.