Captain Willis has an outstanding tournament record, participating in many ports along the Lake Michigan shoreline.  Over the last eight years his successes include: 

• Holland, MI: 1st three times, 2nd twice
  
• Saugatuck, MI: 1st twice, 2nd once

 Plus wins in:

• Grand Haven, MI

• Muskegon, MI
• Ludington, MI
• Manistee, MI – Big Boys
• South Haven, MI – Big Boys
• Top 5 finishes from Michigan City, IN to Manistee, MI and Racine, WI

Captain Willis is fostering the future of the sport through Team Thunderduck by including some very strong young fisherman.

• Aaron Musial - Arlo
• Josh Newmyer - Stoosh
• Luke Triplett - LuLu
• Willis’ brother Bob Kerridge – Age

But it’s not all about tournament fishing, Thunderduck believes in giving back and being involved in the fishery.  Captain Willis is very involved with or held high level positions in:

• Grand Haven Offshore Challenge (Co-Chair)
• Grand Haven Salmon Festival
• Lake Michigan Task Force
• Michigan Charter Boat Association
• Grand Haven Charter Boat Association
• Grand Haven Convention and Visitors Bureau