Chairman

Scottie Martin, a very successful podcaster, an avid angler and not only a team leader with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Canadian Sportsfishing Industry, but he is well connected, resourceful and well respected throughout the angling community.

He was introduced to fishing at a very young age, and mentored by both his Father and Grandfather. His fascination for walleye blossomed into a love affair which led him down a path of wanting to raise and stock walleye of his own. His dream became a reality with a 7 year cooperative effort with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR) through the Community Fisheries Improvement Program(C.F.I.P.) A few of these walleye stocking initiatives even blossomed into a few self sustaining and healthy populations of walleye.

Scottie's most recent accomplishment has come from the combined efforts of his beloved Legacy Members that has vaulted the Canadian Fishing Network (CFN) into a respected voice that informs, educates and helps promote Canadian Angling. Monday's CFN Live, with Hall Of Famed "Big"Jim McLaughlin, "Blue Fish Canada's" Lawrence Gunther and "the REEL Angle's" Jason Barnucz encourage and inform anglers of all ages across Canada via a weekly Monday nite podcast. Guest speakers include the most invaluable personalities in the sportsfishing industry. This Network, includes podcasts, trade shows, community fishing retreats and a few Meet & Greets. This effort is to promote safe and responsible angling in various communities across the Canadian landscape, with a focus on conservation while enjoying the great outdoors..

Moreover, every spring, Mike Consul and Scottie host CFN's multi-species on-line fishing tournament. This Canada wide tournament, once aired on TV with the help of some amazing sponsors. CFN has also fostered the growth of various Provincial chapters, that help promote "grass roots" initiatives within their respective Province. Teaming up with OFC Nation, the Ontario Womens Anglers (OWA) and the Great Canadian Female Anglers (GCFA) has built a collective band of like minded anglers that sees these groups actively participating in various small tournaments and encouraging ALL anglers to enjoy fishing and the great outdoors. Scottie is a great asset and brings value to any organization, he believes in building a legacy, through inspiration and cooperative efforts to encourage, educate and empower the next generation of anglers.

Scottie Martin has been involved in the Natural Gas Industry for over 25 years, in many small and large projects, and hold a management position. He has worked with many private operators and has gained a wealth of knowledge in this field, where he earned the trust and respect of his colleagues, who have voted him into a challenging union executive. This initiative gave him the opportunity to negotiate the Collective Bargaining Agreements with management, on their behalf. He just didn't represent his colleagues on many fronts, but also involved in many projects that would help mould the future of Enbridge, from a Fleet and Tooling perpective.