| Hometown | Del City, Oklahoma |
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| Age | 67 |
| Years Pro | 17 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 3 (0) |
| Career Earnings* | $170,000 |
| Current World Rank | 207 |
| Current Bassmaster Standing | 99 (54 points) |
| Best Finish in 2013 | 67 - West Point Lake, 5/2/2013 |
| Best Finish in 2012 | 33 - Lake Michigan, 6/28/2012 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
100 - Alabama River, 5/9/2013 67 - West Point Lake, 5/2/2013 98 - Bull Shoals Lake, 4/18/2013 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 0 (0) |
| Angling Hero | Tom Haddock - "Not only is Tom an unconditional supporter, there's no doubt that he's one of the most successful fishermen in northern Alabama, especially on Pickwick. He also helped me buy my first bass boat while I was in high school." |
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| Home Lake | Grand Lake (OK) |
| Favorite Lake | Lake Erie (NY) – "I really enjoy fishing those smallmouths. You have a lot of options there, and you have to deal with the elements. I enjoy it." |
| Least Favorite Lake | Pascagoula River (MS) |
| Favorite Technique | Deep structure-fishing with a jig, or slow-rolling a spinnerbait |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Deep-structure |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Casting a jig or spinnerbait |
| Biggest Weakness | Sight-fishing – "I started this thing later in life, and all these young guys started out sight-fishing." |
| Boat | Ranger |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | MotorGuide, Lowrance, Cabela's |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | MTM Recognition of Del City, Okla. (formerly Midwest Trophy Manufacturing) |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy Suburban |
| Favorite Food | Cajun |
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| Favorite Music | Country |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Tin Cup or Back to School (movies) |
| When Not Fishing | "I love to play golf." |
| Why He Fishes | "I have a passion for it, and I love the competition." |
| Website | www.davesmithfishing.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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