Mark Kile
Info
| Hometown | Payson, Arizona |
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| Age | 58 |
| Former Occupation | None (fishing guide) |
| Height | 6' 0'' |
| Weight | 195 lbs. |
| Injuries | None |
Stats
| Years Pro | 31 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 9 (0) |
| Career Earnings* | $230,000 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
29 - Lake Wylie, 7/30/2004 2 - Santee Cooper Lakes, 3/25/2004 42 - Lake Eufaula, 3/18/2004 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 2 (0) |
| REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 0 |
| Titles/Honors | BASS Rookie of the Year (2003) |
Angling Stuff
| Angling Hero | Mark Davis - "He just seems like he catches them everywhere, and he's always been a real nice guy to me." |
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| Favorite Lake | San Carlos (AZ) - "It has a lot of big fish and it's a place I grew up fishing." |
| Least Favorite Lake | Columbia River (OR/WA) - "I can't catch them there. Dragging stuff isn't my style." |
| Favorite Technique | Pitching soft-plastics |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Pitching and flipping, and sight-fishing |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Deadsticking |
| Biggest Weakness | Impatience |
| Boat | Skeeter |
| Motor | Yamaha |
| Fishing Sponsors | Wave Worms, Gamakatsu, Ultimate LureSaver, Cocoon, McCoy |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Dodge diesel pickup |
Personal Stuff
| Favorite Food | Crappie tacos - "My wife makes them. They're the best." |
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| Favorite Music | Contemporary Christian |
| Favorite Book/Movie | The Bible (book)/Something About Mary (movie) |
| Non-Angling Hero | Father - "He's been a good role model and a good dad. He's always put us first." |
| When Not Fishing | "I like to archery-hunt for anything. I just love going outside. And of course spending time with my wife and family." |
| Why He Fishes | "I just love it. My dad started taking me when I was 3-4 years old, and I've just kind of had a knack for it. And I love the outdoors." |
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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: 11/3/2003
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