| Hometown | Springville, Alabama |
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| Age | 39 |
| Former Occupation | Fished (first a guide) right out of high school |
| Height | 5' 11'' |
| Weight | 165 lbs. |
| Years Pro | 21 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 26 (2) As of 1/18/2011 |
| Career Earnings* | $1.1 million As of 1/18/2011 |
| Current World Rank | 43 |
| Current Bassmaster Standing | 60 (244 points) |
| Best Finish in 2013 | 10 - Grand Lake, 2/22/2013 |
| Best Finish in 2012 | 2 - Oneida Lake, 8/23/2012 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
11 - Alabama River, 5/9/2013 61 - West Point Lake, 5/2/2013 48 - Bull Shoals Lake, 4/18/2013 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 9 (0) As of 1/18/2011 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 5 (0) As of 1/18/2011 |
| Angling Hero | "Rick Clunn, Larry Nixon and Guido Hibdon have helped me, been nice to me and treated me with respect even when I was just starting out." |
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| Favorite Lake | Logan Martin |
| Least Favorite Lake | St. Clair - "It's probably one of the best lakes in the country, but it's my least favorite. I can catch fish there, but I never finish well." |
| Favorite Technique | Sight-fishing |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Shallow cranking |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Versatility |
| Biggest Weakness | Dropshotting |
| Boat | Triton |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | Daiwa, Lowrance, Livingston Lures, MotorGuide, Daiichi, Lunker Lure, Fish Hedz, BigFishTools, Gary Yamamoto Custom baits, Blue Water LED, Odyssey Batteries, FishingChip.com |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | King's Home, Serra Toyota (Birmingham, Ala.), L&L Marine |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Toyota Tundra (King's Home) |
| Favorite Food | Grilled ribeye steak, medium or medium-well |
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| Favorite Music | Contemporary Christian |
| Favorite Book/Movie | The Bible - "that's my favorite book by far" - and Toy Story 3 (movie) |
| Non-Angling Hero | Bill Morgan - "He's the man who started Hawg Caller spinnerbaits, he started the whole crankbait craze in North Carolina, and he mentored David Fritts and Hank Parker and lot of other guys, and did the same for me." |
| When Not Fishing | "I like to spend time with family, go to chruch and just take it easy." |
| Why He Fishes | "I just love it. I've always done it ever since I was old enough to walk. I still get so excited every time a catch a fish. My hands still shake." |
| Website | www.randyhowell.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: 2/8/2013
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