On the water, he's #999; on the ice, he's #22. That's right; 26 year old
Mike Peluso, who was born in Denver, Colorado, is an emerging star on
both the professional walleye circuit and professional hockey. As Mike puts
it, "I've got the best job a person could ever ask for!"
Fishing the NAWA circuit in 1999, Mike finished in the top 15 in all events
fished. At the same time, while playing for the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League, Mike was named to the 2000
American Hockey League
All-Star team.
As a hockey player, Mike has always been on the move, graduating from the
University of Duluth in 1998 where he was voted the senior athlete of the
year by the student body. Known for his shooting and stick handling
abilities, Mike was drafted by the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey
League in 1994. Mike's other passion in life is fishing. Fishing has encompassed 22 years
of his life, with the past 10 years spent fishing tournaments. In
addition to the top 15 finishes on the NAWA circuit in 1999, Mike also won
the KFYR classic in North Dakota and placed 15th in the Mercury Classic.
Mike's favorite body of water is the Missouri River. His favorite
fishing presentations are using jigs and Lindy rigs. Mike believes in the future of the youth in his home community, and as
a result has started the Missouri River Hockey School in Bismarck, North
Dakota and also spends time getting kids started in fishing. Mike also works
closely with fellow pros Scott and Marty Glorvigen in fishing promotions and
writes for the Dakota Country Magazine.

Mikes fishing history includes a long line of tournaments both Pro and
regional, with a large number of articles written for some on line e-zines
and the Dakota Country Magazine. Another
thing that brings him a lot of exposure is that he is a pro Hockey player
for the Portland Pirates. He will also be appearing
on fishing shows such as Tony Dean Outdoors and Charlie Moore (Mad
fishermen) this coming summer. He does quite a bit of work with Coke and
does some kids fishing promotions. He also owns a hockey school that
is host to over 550 kids.
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