Hometown | Greenville, Texas |
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Age | 63 |
Former Occupation | Restaurant management |
Height | 6' 0'' |
Weight | 230 lbs. |
Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 0 (0) As of 4/25/2014 |
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Career Earnings* | $50,000 As of 4/25/2014 |
Last 3 Finishes |
105 - Potomac River, 6/25/2015 59 - Lake Chickamauga, 6/11/2015 116 - Lake Eufaula, 5/14/2015 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) |
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 0 (0) |
Angling Hero | "My mother. She used to love to fish and her dream was for me to do this professionally one day. Also Andy Morgan because he is a great person and I truly believe he could catch fish out of a mud puddle in the back yard." |
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Home Lake | Fork |
Favorite Lake | Rayburn |
Favorite Technique | "Whatever it takes to catch the bass that day." |
Primary Fishing Strength | Covering water with a crankbait, ChatterBait or Rat-L-Trap |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Fishing deep with a football jig or Carolina rig |
Biggest Weakness | River systems |
Boat | Ranger |
Motor | Mercury |
Fishing Sponsors | Fishing sponsors: Ranger, Mercury, Power-Pole, Denali Rods, War Eagle Custom Lures, Jewel Baits, Hags Tornado, Rayjus Jerseys, Kicker Fish, Lews, Rocky Brook Sinkers, Lake Fork Tackle, Diamond Sports Marine |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy |
Favorite Food | Chicken |
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Favorite Music | Country |
Favorite Book/Movie | RV or Tommy Boy (movies) |
Non-Angling Hero | "My wife. She has such a heart for helping others and also I could not be out here doing this without her support and her believing in me." |
When Not Fishing | "I like to volunteer for different community functions in order to give back. There is a lot of ways that we can help others in need. I feel blessed and fortunate to be where I am at today." |
Why He Fishes | "Because you never know the size of the fish that bites your bait and it is still a thrill to have them tugging on your line." |
Website | www.forlifeoutdoors.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: 4/25/2014
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