Ricky Shumpert
Info
| Hometown | Lexington, South Carolina |
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| Age | 63 |
| Former Occupation | Drills water wells (current) |
| Height | 5' 11'' |
| Weight | 225 lbs. |
| Injuries | None |
Stats
| Years Pro | 25 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 1 (0) |
| Career Earnings* | $115,000 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
170 - Lake Murray, 2/8/2006 76 - Lake Okeechobee, 1/18/2006 180 - Potomac River, 6/22/2005 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 |
| REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 2 (0) |
Angling Stuff
| Angling Hero | Rick Clunn - "He has the ability to catch fish anywhere he goes under almost any circusmtances, and understands that a 20-pound sack isn't always necessary to make thw cut or the championship." |
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| Favorite Lake | Santee Cooper (SC) - "I've done pretty well there, and for whatever reason I can pattern the fish down there. It's a place where I don't have to think very hard to catch a big sack of fish." |
| Least Favorite Lake | Beaver Lake (AR) - "I'm not a light-line finesse fisherman, and I have not been able to get on a good bite there." |
| Favorite Technique | Spinnerbaits in less than 10 feet |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Shallow wood |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Shallow isolated grass |
| Biggest Weakness | Deep finesse fishing in clear water |
| Boat | Stratos |
| Motor | Yamaha |
| Fishing Sponsors | G. Loomis, Shimano, Eastern Sales (marine dealer in Conway, S.C.), Cavitron Buzzbaits (Conn.), River to Sea (California swimbait), Gambler-Bang |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy Tahoe |
Personal Stuff
| Favorite Food | Sushi |
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| Favorite Music | Country western (Martina McBride) |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Die Hard (movie) |
| When Not Fishing | "I like to hunt deer with a rifle, and spend time with my family." |
| Why He Fishes | "I enjoy the competition and love being 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: 9/3/2004
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