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Scott Gates


Scott Gates


I am a Professional fisherman and a Tournament angler; in the off-season I work as a Paramedic for the city of Uniontown Fire Department. In 1985, I graduated from both the Laurel Highland High School and the Fayette Vocational Technical School. In 1987, I graduated from Pennsylvania State University, Fayette Campus, for completing the SMS course. I am happily married to a wonderful lady, Debbie. My hobbies include, hunting, camping, and all outdoor activities.

My goal is to become a full time professional angler.


Scott Gates

Scott Gates and catch



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Professional Organizations


Member of the NPAA #620

Western Reserve Walleye Association
Western Pennsylvania Anglers
For more information about this club.
Address: P.O. Box 121, Hopwood, PA 15545 Phone: 724/438-5070
Western Pennsylvania Anglers Webpage
Pro Staff member & Assistant Tournament Director

Yough Walleye Association
For more information about this club.
Contact:Joe Daveler (President)
Address:565 Bitner Road, Dunbar, PA Phone:724/439-0817
E-mail:jdaveler@hotmail.com

Local Sportsmen's Club


For more information on Scott, please visit his other pages or drop him a line.
E-mail:
walleyeangler1@yahoo.com


Scott's Home Page | Scott's Tournaments | Scott's Promotional Schedule






Scott Gates and Steve Popsin with a stringer of walleyes

Scott is also partners in a Sport Shop

S&S Bait and Tackle
with Guide Service


S&S Bait and Tackle Shop

Located: 2903 National Pike Road in Chalkhill, PA
Phone: 724/438-3871
Hours: M-F 6am to 6pm, Sat 5am to 5pm, Sun 7am to 7pm
Serving all your Fishing, Archery and Muzzle Loading needs.



Little Erie Dearie Fan
Just to cute


Scott's Partner


Steve Popson



Steve Popson

NPAA Member # 630



I work for the DOC as an employability/ABE teacher, I also work for Fairchance Firemen's Ambulance and MARS as a Paramedic. I have a Bachelors Degree in Social Science from the University of Pittsburgh, a Masters Degree in Education from California University of Pennsylvania, and also hold a PA Certification as a Paramedic from Penn State University. I am also an AHA CPR instructor and a National Safety Council First Aid Instructor.

I have a beautiful wife, Carynn and two wonderful dogs, Annie and Belle. My hobbies include Golf, Hunting, Camping, and Motorcycles. I am the co-owner of S&S Bait & Tackle with my partner Scott Gates.

My fishing accomplishments so far:

2002 Cabela's Championship Qualifier
2001 Western PA Anglers/ Mercy Hospital Charity Classic - 3rd Place
2001 USFA Tri-State Championship Lake Chatauqua - 1st Place and Big Fish Award
2001 USFA MON River - 3rd Place
2001 USFA Mosquito Lake - 3rd Place
2000 Western PA Anglers 3 Rivers Classic - 3rd Place
2000 USFA PA State Championship Kinzua - 3rd Place and Big Fish Award
2000 USFA Lake Arthur - 3rd Place and Big Fish Award

Professional Organizations
  • Yough Walleye Association
  • Western Reserve Walleye Association
  • Western Pennsylvania Anglers Pro Staff Member
  • NAFC Life Member

    Steve Popson with two walleyes






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