Hometown | Marlow, Oklahoma |
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Age | 52 |
Former Occupation | Owns a paint and body shop |
Height | 5' 11'' |
Weight | 195 lbs. |
Injuries | None |
Years Pro | 23 |
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Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 1 (0) |
Career Earnings* | $114,200 |
Last 3 Finishes |
126 - Detroit River, 7/12/2007 149 - Potomac River, 6/14/2007 125 - Beaver Lake, 5/17/2007 |
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 2 (0) |
Angling Hero | Kevin VanDam - "Because he's such a power fisherman. He goes out and catches fish his way every time." |
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Favorite Lake | Atchafalaya Basin (La.) - "It's so big, there's so much to fish and you can flip a jig there pretty much year-round." |
Least Favorite Lake | Eufaula (Okla.) - "I just can't catch them there." |
Favorite Technique | Flipping a jig |
Primary Fishing Strength | Shallow, dirtier water |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Sight-fishing |
Biggest Weakness | Fishing deep |
Boat | Ranger |
Motor | Yamaha |
Fishing Sponsors | Optima batteries |
Non-Fishing Sponsors | Ozark Trail |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Ford F-250 diesel pickup |
Favorite Food | Boiled crawfish |
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Favorite Music | Classic rock |
Favorite Book/Movie | Top Gun (movie) |
Non-Angling Hero | Father - "He's a great guy, and he's always been there for the family." |
When Not Fishing | "I like to coach my son in baseball, take him fishing and spend time with my wife." |
Why He Fishes | "I love the competition. I played baseball in college, and got hurt and had to quit. I've fished since I was 3 years old, and that's what I went to." |
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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: 9/15/2004
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