| Hometown | Camdenton, Missouri |
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| Age | 64 |
| Former Occupation | Masonry contractor |
| Height | 6' 2'' |
| Weight | 225 lbs. |
| Years Pro | 33 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 88 (17) As of 8/16/2012 |
| Career Earnings* | $2.7 million As of 8/16/2012 |
| Current World Rank | 187 |
| Best Finish in 2012 | 19 - Toledo Bend Reservoir, 6/7/2012 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
84 - Oneida Lake, 8/23/2012 53 - Lake Michigan, 6/28/2012 93 - Mississippi River, 6/21/2012 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 21 (1) As of 8/16/2012 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 4 (0) As of 8/16/2012 |
| Titles/Honors | BASS Angler of the Year (1987); BASS Masters Classic winner (1998); FLW Angler of the Year (1998, first time a bass angler was on the Wheaties box), inaugural member Professional Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. |
| Angling Hero | Larry Nixon - "He's been a good friend for many years, but I had a lot of respect for him before that. He's a good all-around example of what a pro fisherman should be." |
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| Favorite Lake | Sam Rayburn (TX) |
| Least Favorite Lake | "I don't know whether I can narrow it down to one." |
| Favorite Technique | Flipping and pitching cover |
| Boat | Ranger |
| Motor | Evinrude |
| Fishing Sponsors | Strike King, Humminbird, Tru-Tungsten, Ardent reels, Bass Pro Shops, Mustad hooks, Dual Pro batteries |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | Busch beer |
| Favorite Food | Seafood |
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| Favorite Music | Country (George Strait) |
| Favorite Book/Movie | The Perfect Storm |
| When Not Fishing | Whitetail hunting |
| Why He Fishes | "Initially I did it as a hobby because I enjoyed it. Then I thought, maybe I can support my family doing this. The neat thing is that I never lost the enjoyment of it, even with the pressure of making a living. I enjoy it even more now." |
| Website | www.brauerbass.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: 6/13/2011
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