Legend Biography

Steve McAdams' articles and photos have appeared in numerous newspapers, magazines, and books. His columns appear regularly on various websites and magazines. Publication credits range from In - Fisherman, North American fisherman, Outdoor Life, Sports Afield, Field & Stream, and Crappie World, to the Saturday Evening Post, along with a host of state and regional publications. He is also co-author of the book "Crappie Wisdom", considered to be one of the best-selling and most popular publications on American's favorite panfish.
Entering his 33 year as a professional fishing and waterfowl guide on Tennessee's Kentucky Lake, he has appeared on numerous national syndicated television shows such as "Bill Dance Outdoors", "Fishing with Roland Martin", "Billy Westmoreland's Fishing Diary", "Fishing with Orlando Wilson", the In - Fisherman Network", the "North American Hunting and Fishing Show", and many more.
Steve is a National Crappie Fishing Champion, having won the title with fishing pal, Jim Perry, over America's best anglers in 1996, at the "Crappiethon Classic" on Chickamauga Lake.
The 53-year-old outdoorsman is a 9-year cancer survivor. Steve hosts an annual "Casting for a Cure" Kids Fishing Rodeo each June. The free event is open to kids age 15 and under and benefits the American Cancer Society.