Brian Barnes joined Ken Penrod's Life Outdoors Unlimited in 2007. He has a U.S. Coast Guard Captain's license, Maryland Guide license, and is certified in CPR/First Aid. Brian specializes in the rivers of Maryland's Eastern Shore (i.e. Choptank, Nanticoke , Pocomoke, Wicomico) as well as the Potomac River and Upper Bay complex for largemouth bass during all seasons and crappie during cold weather months.

Brian drives a Z21 Ranger with 250 Mercury Optimax. Brian has been Tournament Director for Delaware Bass Federation since 1998 and is a member of the TBF, FLW, and BASS affiliations. He enjoys tournament fishing, guiding, and spending time at home with his wife Annette & cat Mercury (“the fastest cat in the east”).

Brian is sponsored by Ranger Boats, Mercury Outboards, Mare Marine, Big Mouth Lures, Lowrance Electronics, and Mizmo.