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Info
| Hometown | Willard, Missouri |
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| Age | 61 |
| Former Occupation | FedEx driver |
| Height | 6' 3'' |
| Weight | 250 lbs. |
| Injuries | Neck, shoulder and back pain from 2002 boating accident |
Stats
| Years Pro | 25 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 11 (1) As of 6/29/2007 |
| Career Earnings* | $526,000 As of 6/29/2007 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
127 - Detroit River, 7/10/2008 184 - Ft. Loudoun-Tellico, 6/19/2008 119 - Beaver Lake, 5/15/2008 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 1 (0) As of 6/29/2007 |
| REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 4 (1) As of 6/29/2007 |
| Titles/Honors | 2002 FLW Championship winner |
Angling Stuff
| Angling Hero | Rick Clunn - "He's a very versatile angler, and his record is very impressive given the competition level out there." |
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| Home Lake | Lake Stockton (Mo.) |
| Favorite Lake | Lake Champlain (NY/VT) - "Big smallmouths, big largemouths, you can catch them both. An amazing lake." |
| Least Favorite Lake | Lake Wheeler (AL) - "I've fished it 4 or 5 times and maybe got one check there. It's just a tough lake for me." |
| Favorite Technique | Sight-fishing |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Shallow cranking |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Sight-fishing |
| Biggest Weakness | Deep cranking |
| Boat | Ranger |
| Motor | Evinrude |
| Team | M&Ms |
| Fishing Sponsors | Humminbird, Minn Kota, Abu Garcia, Fenwick, Berkley |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | M&Ms |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevrolet 3500 diesel pickup |
Personal Stuff
| Favorite Food | Grilled filet mignon (rare) with grilled portobello mushrooms and grilled squash on the side |
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| Favorite Music | "It changes from week to week, but I probably listen to Christian music more than anything." |
| Favorite Book/Movie | The Bible (book)/The Matrix (movie) |
| When Not Fishing | "Any kind of hunting, but bowhunting for deer and hogs is probably my favorite. I also garden." |
| Why He Fishes | "I enjoy trying to catch fish in different places in different circumstances. It's not so much beating the next guy, it's trying to figure the fish out." |
| Website | www.johnsappington.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: 6/29/2007
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