Educated Angler is proud to announce that Brian Butts, Sea Flea, has joined the Pro Staff.  Flea brings a great enthusiasm for Great Lakes fishing and a family orientation to competitive angling. Brian is a great asset to the Educated Angler family as he brings 30 year of Lake Michigan experience to the table, and strives to stay on the cutting edge of technology. 

Brian is a USCG licensed captain and has been operating SeaFlea Charters www.seafleacharters.com for six years currently slipped in Grand Haven, MI. SeaFlea is a beautiful 1998 31' Tiara Open with a custom Salt Shaker hardtop and all the latest in electronics and fishing equipment.

Brian gives back to the communtiy as well through his involvment as:

• Treasure for Grand Haven Charter Boat Association
• Member of Michigan Charter Boat Association
• Member of Michigan Steelheaders
• Salmon Fishing Seminar Speaker
  

Brian has an extensive tournament record including:

• Michigan City (1 win, 2 top fives)
• St. Joe (2nd)
• South Haven  (2-2nd, 4 top fives)
• Holland (1 win, 2 top fives)
• Grand Haven (1 win, 3 top fives)
• Manistee (4 top fives)
• Frankfort (1 win, 2 top fives)
• Saugatuck (1 win)
  

and Team Flea consists of:

• Terry Butts (father)
• Kristine Vela (sister)
• Amanda Robke (girlfriend)
• Mario Vela (brother-in-law)
• Jerilyn Butts (mother)