Cory "Ruthless" Routh is a kayak fishing guide from Virginia Beach, Virginia. His marine biology background and knowledge of Virginia's marine fisheries, makes him one of the premier kayak fishing guides on the lower Chesapeake Bay. Ruthless specializes in Light Tackle and Flyfishing. "Ruthless" is sponsored by Legacy Watersports, and currently paddles the Redfish 14 by Heritage Kayaks and the Ultimate by Native Watercraft. He is the founder of the Tidewater Kayak Anglers Association. Cory is also a pro staffer for St. Croix Rod Company . He currently writes a monthly kayak fishing column for the Chesapeake-Angler Magazine.