Ben Secrest is a California native and learned to fish from his father at an early age. He spent his youth fishing freshwater every weekend and graduated to saltwater fishing as a teenager. Alongside fishing, Ben has surfed since he was in his teens - he always enjoys spending time in the water.

Working in the fishing industry for over 35 years has allowed him to fish globally throughout his career. With trips to Australia, Thailand, New Zealand, Fiji, Panama, Mexico, Guatemala, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, the Middle East, Oman, Dubai, and in the Red Sea as well as the Straits of Gibraltar and the Mediterranean Sea, he has knowledge of the fisheries and culture, which has helped him throughout the journey of life.

Fishing is not only his passion but runs through his veins. No matter where and when - if it’s biting, he will be there. He has passed on his passion to his children and enjoys educating the public on fishing in any way he can.

The saying "Life through fishing, Fishing through life" reflects his life's mission. He has worked at AFTCO, Shimano, and for 20 years at Accurate Fishing as the VP of Sales + Marketing. He enjoys fishing in new places and is blessed to have these opportunities to learn something new every day. His mottos are “Life through fishing, Fishing through Life” and “One day at a time” which summarize the way he lives his life.