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Our Founder and Developer

George Bayless

George had the idea for RGM OUTDOORS several years ago when he was developing ENVIO-WEIGHTS. ( www.envio-weights.com ) and realized the independent dealer we had all grown up with were going out of business in the face of the growing mass merchandisers.  This trend was really hurting the new fisherman and woman because they were losing their source of information. When George Developed The Step above fishing Systems it became apparent that there was a need for the dealer base in order to service the product and to work with the groups with the disabilities.  By the end of 2009 there will be dealers in all 50 of the United States.  We expect to have dealers in Canada on a limited basis early in 2010 and will be marketing in Europe, Australia and other areas by 2012. George is leaving the active day to day operations of the company to others to concentrate on the disabled angling development. Feb. 2007 a milestone was achieved when George was appointed to the International Committee of the International Game Fish Association.  www.igfa.org 2008 George was elected into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame for his early work with environmentally friendly fishing Tackle.  www.freshwater-fishing.org

Our Staff

As soon as we get the pictures and information on all the key staff, they will be posted here.

Our History

The first manufacturing was with ENVIO-WEIGHTS, a lead alternative weight material for fishing weights, buzz and spinner baits and jigs of all sorts.  We have been working on other applications that need weights, but not the use of lead.  Other applications are drapery weights and weights used in the clothing and bedding of children with autism.

Then George got the idea of fishing all 50 states in 50 days to promote cancer research.  After 3 failures, it was put to rest for a period of time.  It will be back in 2010 to promote spinal cord research with other projects.  This may be followed at www.rgmfoundation.org

Later came the fishing website coupled with travel information at www.rgmsports-travel.net  .  This site has information on outdoor sports and tourism worldwide and is growing at a considerable rate.

A true fishing website may be seen at www.fishing-bygeorge.com   It contains fishing guides, history of fishing, charter boats, fishing tournaments and other information worldwide.

Our Future

Our future is bright with the development of our dealer base, development of more items for the product for The Step above Fishing Systems and the quality products for RGM OUTDOORS to be offered though our dealers.  We look forward to a growing base of dealers, quality product line and more individuals enjoying fishing worldwide.