Dion Hibdon

Dion Hibdon

Angler: Dion Hibdon
Stover, Missouri

Angler Highlights:
1997 BassMasters Classic Champion
1999 FLW/Evinrude Sportsman-of-the-year,
2000 FLW Championship Winner
Only Father and Son to win BassMasters Classic

Hobbies:
Hunting and Fishing with his boys and family

Current Sponsors:
Ranger NASCAR, Evinrude, Solar Bat, Gambler, Trilene, Poes, Garmin,
American Rodsmiths, Rod Wrap, Skirts Plus, Interstate Batteries,
CMC Powerlift, Bang, Minn Kota, Bass Medics
Website: www.hibdons.com

Dion Hibdon proudly fishes with this fine organization

Dion Hibdon talks fishing with an FLW Outdoors Reporter. Dion is the featured angler for the week.
Photo-Courtesy of FLW Outdoors.

Boat:

    Brand- Ranger
    Model- 521SVX NASCAR Extreme
    Colors- Black, White, Yellow and Red
    Seat Colors- Black and Red
    Carpet Color- Gray
    Consoles- Single Console Boat

Trailer:

Brand- RangerTrail
Color- Black and White
Axles- Torsion Tandem
Tie Downs- Yes, Retractable (Ranger Factory Installed)
Brakes- Yes, Standard Feature
Tire Brand- BF Goodrich

Engine:

Brand- Evinrude
Model- E250FPLSR
Prop Brand- Evinrude
Prop Size- 25 Pitch Renegade
Prop Blades- 4 Blade
Spare Prop- 25 Pitch 4 Blade Evinrude
(Same as above)

Trolling Motor:

Brand- Minn Kota
Model- Maxxum
Size- 101 pound, 36 Volt 42” Shaft

Electronics:

Brand(s)- Garmin
Model(s)-240 (Bow and Console) and 188C (Console)
GPS-Yes, Garmin 188C

Other Equipment:

Jack Plate: CMC Power Lift
Keel Protector- 6’ Hamby’s
Foot Throttle- BMC
Battery Charger- Stealth
Trim/Tilt Switches- Turn Signal Style (Jackplate and Motor) on steering wheel
Transom Saver- Guardian Support
Boat Cover Brand- Ranger (Flat, so seats)
Boat Cover Color- Black
Anti-Theft Device- Loc-R-Bars (2)

Dion Hibdon fishes down a great looking bank.
Photo Courtesy of FLW Outdoors

Tackle-Rods and Reels

Rod Brands-American Rodsmiths
Top Five Rod Models-
1.6’6” Guido Hibdon Tube Rod
2.6’10” Spinnerbait Special
3.7’3” Hibdon’s Hammer
4.7’ Gerald Swindle DropShot
5.7’6” Marty Stone Flippin
(*Dion wraps his rod handles with rod wraps  made by Better Way Products*)

Reel Brands- Abu Garcia
Top 3 Reel Models
1.Spinning-Cardinal 670
2.Baitcasting- Abu Garcia Torno T3006 HSI
 

Tackle Box Brand(s)- Wal-Mart Brand
Top 3 Tackle Box Models- All utility boxes
(Did not list models)
 

Tackle- Lures, Line, Hooks and Weights

Top Four Lures-
1.Gambler Ninja Jig with Guido Original (craw trailer)
2.Wordens Timber Tiger DC9
3.Gambler Hibdon Series Tube (4”)
4.Ninja Spin 3/8 Spinnerbait

Hook Brand(s) and Model(s)
Mustad
All Sizes

Fishing Line Brand- Mono-
Berkley Trilene XT
Fishing Line Brand-Braid
Fireline
Fishing Weights Brand and Sizes-
Gambler Screw Lock Florida Rig
Various Sizes

Gear:

Rain Gear Brand- Cabela’s
Color-Blue
Landing Net-Cabelas Pro Series
Measuring Golden Rule
Sunglass Brand- Solar Bat
Sunglass Model- Hibdon Series
Fishing Shoe Brand- Rugged Shark
 

Tools:
Tools in the boat
1. X-Tools
2.
3.
4.

Tow Vehicle:
Brand- Ford
Model- F-250 Sport Powerstroke Diesel
Tire Brand- BF Goodrich
Bed Cover- Herculiner
Navigation Equipment-
Garmin Street Pilot 2620

Dion Hibdon shows off a nice smallmouth recently. Dion is a very versatile angler and can power fish or finesse them when he needs to.
Photo Courtesy of FLW Outdoors

Some of Dion Hibdon’s favorite baits; from top
Gambler Ninja Spin, Gambler Ninja Jig and Gambler 4” Tube

Bow-Dion Hibdon's Ranger 521SVX Nascar Extreme

Console-Dion Hibdon's Ranger 521SVX Nascar Extreme

Evinrude 250FPL SR

Dion, Ranger, Evinrude

Pro-Rig Side View

Pro-Rig Rear View

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