This team has some very good winning history. Captain George Roberts is fishing his 2nd 38' Fountain boat. His son, Blake, has several titles to his credit: SKA Jr. Angler, Divisional Runner-Up 2001 & 2002, and several Division Winnings from 2001-Present. Blake also qualified for the WBS Grand Championship in Cabo, San Lucas in 2003. He won the WBS Gulf Division in 2004 and top 5 finishes from 2003-2005. His most recent finish was the WBS Grand Championship Runner-Up in Los Suanos, Costa Rica. "Not bad for an 18 year old!"

Smooth Ride's legendary co-captain is Clayton Kirby, employed by Fountain Powerboats in 1986 to assist in the development of their fish boat line. Clayton is presently, Fountain's Florida Sales Manager. Clayton is one of the pioneer's of light tackle live bait fishing. He is a charter member of the SKA, since its inception in 1991. Clayton has over 25 first place tournament win's to his credit, including; his first event entering, Calico Jacks' KMT in 1976. Other major wins include: The Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament's in 1983 & 1990, The Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament VIP in both 1985 & 1989, and The Arthur Smith King Tournament in 1989. Clayton won the Morehead City leg of the SKA pro event in 1999 and has won salt water fishing's most coveted title, SKA's Angler of the Year, in both 1991 & 1997. Clayton was one of the co-founders of Fountain's fishing team concept, and has over 50 top 5 finishes to his credit.

George Roberts and Clayton Kirby decided to team up for the 2005 SKA Pro season with Tommy Meyers from George's team and Rick Stoker from Clayton's team to make this "TEAM" one to watch for the upcoming 2006 season. This team was the top Fountain/Mercury winner on the Pro tour for 2005. As you can see from the road on the boat, George is in the road paving business and considers his roads and boat to have a "SMOOTH RIDE!"

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