Josh Shirley's Tournament Fishing Power Setup

Josh Shirley
Tournament Angler

I didn't discover fishing until I was 24. Someone took me out one day, and I caught several fish, including a six-pound striper. I was hooked. Not long after, I bought my first little fishing boat—before I even owned a fishing rod!

What started as a weekend hobby quickly became something I couldn't imagine life without. I love the unknown, the excitement of setting the hook without knowing what's waiting on the other end. I could stay on the water from sunrise to sunset and still wish I had one more cast.

Since 2017, I've competed in Major League Fishing events, turning that passion into years of tournament experience. But some of my favorite moments aren't about my own catches. They're watching someone I've taken fishing light up with excitement when they land a fish. That's the same feeling that got me started, and I love being able to pass it on.

Today, my Phoenix 21 LXE is equipped with Garmin electronics and powered by LiTime batteries, supporting my trolling motor, fish finders, and essential boat systems throughout long days on the water.

After all these years, that excitement hasn't changed. Every cast still holds a surprise, and every trip gives me another reason to come back.