Team CW
Meet Your Owners
Chris Callicutt (left) and Bradley Terry (middle) founded Carolina Waters in July 2020. With over a dozen years of friendship, they brought their idea to life to make CW what it is today. Third owner and Pro Staff Director Nick Kincaid joined in late 2021 and believed in the original duo's vision. Kincaid fishes the MLF Toyota Series in addition to other local and regional trails. Together, they help bring you the awesome products you've learned to love.
Seth Ellis
Seth Ellis is the true meaning of a stick. Ellis competes in the National Professional Fishing League, regional and national BFLs, and a variety of local trails with a high rate of finishing in the money. In addition to being an accomplished tournament angler and professional guide, Seth gives back to his community by participating in Warriors on the Water and other charitable events. Seth has a great support system with his wife and kids.
Mike Nadeau
A 24-year Army Vet, "Mikey" spent 18 of those with 3rd Special Forces Group in Ft. Bragg, NC. Moving from base to base as a youngster, Mikey fished both fresh and saltwater growing up. He fishes a variety of trails across NC and is a top-water fanatic.
Capt. Ben Ricks
Capt. Ricks, from New Bern, NC, is one of the smartest fishermen in the state. He has multiple degrees in fish biology and is the Director of Fisheries for the Coastal NC region of NC Fish & Wildlife. You'll hear some of his expertise on the NC Wildlife podcast "Better Fishing with Two Bald Biologists." He also owns and operates Ricks Brothers Outdoors, a charter business out of New Bern chasing anything with scales on the beautiful Neuse River.
Chelsea Wolfie Shandrick
This Pennsylvania native grew up hunting and fishing the Allegheny Mountains. In her eyes, it didn't get much better than hiking through the woods in search of the smallest streams to catch native brook trout - until she hooked into her first largemouth bass. She now resides in central NC fishing local lakes at a recreational and competitive level. When she's not in the outdoors, you can find her fueling her other passions of photography, pouring into others, and spending time with friends and family.
Pete Shandrick
Pete has called NC home for the last six years and has quickly plugged himself into the local fishing community. Pete fishes a variety of club, open, and charity tournaments each year across multiple states. Pete has a passion for sharing his knowledge about how others can grow in fishing or within the industry professionally. You can find Pete on "The OneCast" podcast with weekly releases covering a wide range of topics about all things fishing.
Dontrell Sullivan
From Raleigh, NC, Sullivan got his first kayak back in 2016 and fell in love with it. He started participating in tournaments with Carolina Kayak Anglers club in 2019. The following year, Dontrell started participating in national trail events. He now fishes almost exclusively competitively in local, national, and Kayak Fishing League events. His current rig is an Old Town Autopilot 136 and was named to the Old Town National Pro Staff in 2023.
Trey Thompson
Trey Thompson spent his childhood hunting and fishing in the clear water of Western Michigan. Chasing giant whitetail deer, smallmouth and largemouth bass, and trophy king salmon were what shaped his passion for the outdoors and wildlife conservation. he continues to serve on Active Duty in the United States Army where is proud to wear the uniform and protect the American way of life. Now living in the south, he is able to compete in bass fishing tournaments to stay sharp, while hunting and fishing recreationally with his family to pass on his outdoor obsession to his son and daughter.
Hunter Keller
Western North Carolina born and raised, Keller has a strong passion for the NC outdoors. He boasts a strong resume, being a former BASS High School All-American. Hunter currently fishes for Catawba Valley Community College, which consistently competes at a high level in the college ranks. As he continues to pursue to the dream of fishing professionally, he loves visiting new bodies of water all over the country.