| Hometown | Clewiston, Florida |
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| Age | 37 |
| Former Occupation | N/A (fishing guide) |
| Height | 6' 0'' |
| Weight | 195 lbs. |
| Injuries | None |
| Years Pro | 13 |
|---|---|
| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 25 (5) As of 11/7/2012 |
| Career Earnings* | $1.98 million As of 11/7/2012 |
| Current World Rank | 33 |
| Current FLW Standing | 49 (557 points) |
| Best Finish in 2013 | 10 - Lake Eufaula, 5/16/2013 |
| Best Finish in 2012 | 1 - Potomac River, 5/17/2012 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
10 - Lake Eufaula, 5/16/2013 73 - Beaver Lake, 4/11/2013 93 - Lewis Smith Lake, 3/7/2013 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 1 (0) As of 11/7/2012 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 13 (1) As of 11/7/2012 |
| Titles/Honors | Forrest Wood Cup champion (2011) |
| Angling Hero | Father (Roland Martin) - "Because of his determination and energy on the water. I always call him 'the machine.' He just keeps going and never gives up." |
|---|---|
| Favorite Lake | Lake Okeechobee (FL) - "It's 12 months a year of the best bass fishing in the country." |
| Least Favorite Lake | Red River (LA) - "I've been there twice and I get killed. There's too many trees in the water." |
| Favorite Technique | "I really enjoy being versatile." |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Versatility |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Fishing grass |
| Biggest Weakness | Deep crankbaits |
| Boat | Ranger |
| Motor | Evinrude |
| Fishing Sponsors | Okuma, Minn Kota, Bruiser Baits, Garmin, Bob's Jackplates, Lazer Trokar, Numa Optics, Roland Martin's Marina, Bass Pro Shops, Fishhound.com, Power-Pole, Zeko shoes, River2Sea |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | Visit Hendry County |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy Suburban |
| Favorite Food | Prime rib (medium) with horseradish sauce |
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| Favorite Music | Contemporary Christian |
| Favorite Book/Movie | The Case for Christ (book)/The Passion of the Christ (movie) |
| When Not Fishing | "I like to spend time with my family as much as possible." |
| Why He Fishes | "It's in my blood." |
| Website | www.scottrmartin.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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