Hometown | Debary, Florida |
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Age | 36 |
Former Occupation | Fishing guide (current) |
Height | 5' 10'' |
Weight | 200 lbs. |
Years Pro | 10 |
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Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 45 (10) As of 3/15/2021 |
Career Earnings* | $1.83 million As of 3/15/2021 |
Current World Rank | 7 |
Current Bassmaster Standing | 19 (269 points) |
Current FLW Standing | 115 (200 points) |
Best Finish in 2021 | 1 - Lewis Smith Lake, 3/11/2021 |
Best Finish in 2020 | 1 - Sam Rayburn Reservoir, 1/23/2020 |
Last 3 Finishes |
16 - Sabine River, 4/8/2021 61 - Sam Rayburn Reservoir, 3/21/2021 79 - Pickwick Lake, 3/18/2021 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 2 (0) As of 3/15/2021 |
FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 7 (1) As of 3/15/2021 |
Titles/Honors | 2016 Forrest Wood Cup champion |
Home Lake | St. Johns River |
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Favorite Lake | Champlain |
Least Favorite Lake | Beaver |
Favorite Technique | Sight-fishing |
Primary Fishing Strength | Shallow water |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Sight-fishing |
Biggest Weakness | Finesse-fishing |
Boat | Crestliner |
Motor | Mercury |
Fishing Sponsors | Berkley, Abu Garcia, Crestliner, Mercury, Battle Born, Leupold, Simms, T-H Marine, Dirty Jigs, Bass Mafia, Lowrance, Power-Pole |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy 1500 pickup |
Favorite Food | Pizza |
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Favorite Music | "I listen to everything." |
Favorite Book/Movie | Hot Tub Time Machine (movie) |
Non-Angling Hero | Father |
When Not Fishing | Handyman stuff |
Why He Fishes | "Fishing's all I know and the competition is very addictive." |
Website | johncoxprobassguide.com |
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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: 5/28/2019
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