Hello,  My name is Derek “Duke” Jenkel.  My given name is Derek, but I’m known as Duke to many.  I live in Southern Illinois and started fishing at the age of 6. If my dad had known what he was going to cause, I think he would have thought twice about taking me fishing.  I’ve been blessed to be able to compete in over 20 tournaments a year for the past several years, which has increased my understanding of fish habits and how to exploit them.  I am also a waterfowl guide in the winter at Pike's Hunting Club in Marion, IL.

I am currently participating in the FLW Stren Series and the PAA tour.  I have entered all of the FLW Stren Series Central Division events and all of the PAA Tour events.  I also intend to compete in as many BFL and Illinois Bass Federation and open events as my schedule will allow.

 I am single, with the no children and have been fishing and waterfowl hunting for over twenty years, 18 of those years have been spent as a hunting guide.

 I would feel at a loss if I didn’t speak of my faith, I am extremely fortunate to have been born into a family with strong Christian beliefs, their beliefs lead me to be exposed to and meet my Lord and savior Jesus Christ.  Undoubtedly, my faith plays a large role in my successes as a fisherman, as well as in my everyday life.

 My current sponsors are GLoomis Rods, Penetrater Weights, Maxima Fishing Line, Lunker Lure, Cottonmouth Lures.

 Good Luck and Good Fishing!!

 Duke