Emmitt has more than 37 years of experience in the fishing industry and retired from Bass Pro Shops/WRMG in 2021. He managed their pro fishing teams for nearly 15 years. One of the country’s pre-eminent experts on bass fishing, Emmitt is co-host of KY3 fishing tips broadcast weekly in the spring/summer months on the 6 and 10 o’clock sports segments. He also appears on countless podcasts and radio shows. Among his many accolades, Emmitt was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in February 2021 for his contributions to bass fishing.