At TinyFishing, our content is crafted and reviewed by experienced hobbyists, seasoned anglers, and passionate home cooks. We believe that true authority comes from practical experience, meticulous research, and a deep love for the craft.


Lead Editor & Founder: Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance founded TinyFishing to bridge the gap between technical aquatic science and everyday hobbyists.

  • Expertise: Freshwater Aquarium Husbandry, Water Chemistry, and Aquascaping
  • Background: Marcus holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science and spent over six years working as a senior aquatic consultant for commercial aquarium installations. He has successfully kept and bred fragile freshwater fish, handled complex biological setups, and diagnosed complex tank filtration issues for over a decade.
  • Role: Marcus oversees all content in the Fish Care category, ensuring that every water testing guide and filter breakdown meets rigorous scientific and safety standards.

Outdoor & Kayak Contributor: Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins ensures our readers stay safe, dry, and successful when exploring open waters.

  • Expertise: Coastal Kayak Fishing, Motorized Hull Rigging, and Watercraft Safety
  • Background: Sarah is a certified paddle sports instructor and competitive kayak tournament angler based in the Pacific Northwest. She has logged thousands of hours navigating rivers, open lakes, and coastal bays on everything from budget sit-on-top hulls to high-end motorized watercraft.
  • Role: Sarah heads the Best Fishing Kayaks division, writing detailed, unbiased buying guides that focus on structural hull integrity, tracking efficiency, and smart weight distribution layouts.

Culinary & Hospitality Specialist: Chef David Cho

David Cho brings professional kitchen logistics and a love for coastal seafood comfort straight to your home kitchen.

  • Expertise: Deep Frying Chemistry, Seafood Sourcing, and Professional Batter Formulations
  • Background: After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, David spent fifteen years working as a line cook and sous chef in high-volume seafood restaurants across New England. He specializes in classic pub-style comfort food and understands the precise thermodynamics required to achieve a flawless crunch.
  • Role: David manages our Fish and Chips category, reviewing commercial batter mixes, testing home deep fryers, and sharing the hidden science behind restaurant-quality frying techniques.

Editorial Standards Note

Every piece of content published on TinyFishing undergoes a multi-stage review process by our authors to ensure absolute factual accuracy and compliance with our Editorial Policy. We do not use ghostwriters or unverified content farms.