The Founder & Guide of Crappie Predator, Nick Shafer, established this fishing guiding service for Southern Illinois because he wanted a work life that resembled not only his hobby life, but his overall lifestyle.

Nick is a former U.S. Marine and has established an impressive welding career over the past few years. Currently, he has turned his attention to serving clients through Crappie Predator as a full-time aspiration because it is his true passion.

Nick also has a family of his own. He has been married for 9 years and he and his wife together have two children. Their oldest son also shares Nick's passion for not only fishing, but the outdoors in general and Nick has no problem passing on the business to their son if he wants to someday take on this venture. Nick and his wife just recently added to their family in 2009 a baby girl. And she can count on spending countless days on her daddy's boat even on the days that she does not want to.

Competitively and recreationally  Crappie fishing for 25 years, Nick is able to serve you at various water spots located in Southern Illinois which includes Rend Lake, Kinkaid Lake, Lake of Egypt, and the Ohio River.

Because Crappie Predator is available to serve you all year round, many fishing styles as well as different species of fish are available to suit your tastes and needs...all you need to do is ask.