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Info
| Hometown | Guntersville, Alabama |
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| Age | 46 |
| Former Occupation | Insurance claims examiner |
| Height | 5' 11'' |
| Weight | 160 lbs. |
Stats
| Years Pro | 14 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 8 (1) As of 5/20/2015 |
| Career Earnings* | $761,122 As of 5/20/2015 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
39 - Lake St. Clair, 8/27/2015 76 - Chesapeake Bay, 8/13/2015 62 - St. Lawrence River, 7/30/2015 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 5/20/2015 |
| REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 2 (1) As of 5/20/2015 |
| Titles/Honors | Forrest Wood Cup champion (2010) |
Angling Stuff
| Angling Hero | "Any of the guys from out West who've made the transition and been competitive in the East." |
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| Home Lake | Guntersville |
| Favorite Lake | Lake Mead (AZ/NV) |
| Least Favorite Lake | Doesn't have one |
| Favorite Technique | Topwater |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Dropshotting |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Sight-fishing |
| Biggest Weakness | Offshore fishing |
| Boat | Ranger |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | DUO Realis, Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits, iROD, Bassanglerhq.com, Picasso, Owner Hooks, Seaguar, 4x4 Bass Jigs, Kaenon Polarized, The Blue 1, Cullman County Parks & Recreation |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Toyota Tundra |
Personal Stuff
| Favorite Food | Salmon (wild Alaskan) |
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| Favorite Music | Rock (Tiger Army, Strung Out) |
| Favorite Book/Movie | In Defense of Food (Pollan)/Tombstone (movie) |
| Non-Angling Hero | Dad – "He instilled a strong work ethic in me growing up and lived by example. He busted his butt to raise our family. It's something I'll always remember." |
| When Not Fishing | Likes to exercise. |
| Why He Fishes | "I fish because I love being outdoors. And I love the fact that it's an individual sport. If things go right, you know you're the reason. If thing go wrong, there's nobody to blame but yourself." |
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*BASS events (all events because BASS does not report Tour and Open earnings separately) and FLW Tour.
Biographical data last updated: 5/20/2015
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