Hometown | Calera, Alabama |
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Age | 50 |
Former Occupation | Odd jobs – "I did everything I could do to pay for entry fees." |
Height | 5' 8'' |
Weight | 150 lbs. |
Years Pro | 23 |
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Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 5 (0) |
Career Earnings* | $57,000 |
Last 3 Finishes |
168 - Lake Murray, 2/8/2006 57 - Lake Okeechobee, 1/18/2006 171 - Potomac River, 6/22/2005 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) |
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 0 (0) |
Angling Hero | Aaron Martens – "He's one of my best friends, I've fished with him a lot and he's incredible. he thinks like a fish. He may be one." |
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Favorite Lake | Lake Erie – "I love smallmouth fishing." |
Least Favorite Lake | Atchafalaya Basin (LA) – "I just don't like it." |
Favorite Technique | Dropshotting |
Primary Fishing Strength | Deep-water fishing |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Sight-fishing |
Biggest Weakness | Grass |
Boat | Ranger |
Motor | Mercury |
Fishing Sponsors | Spotsticker baits, Tru-Tungsten |
Non-Fishing Sponsors | Image Products (Sticker, decal and wrap company in Birmingham, Ala.) |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Ford F-150 |
Favorite Food | Grouper |
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Favorite Music | Alternative and techno |
Non-Angling Hero | My dad – "He taught me that I could do anything I want to do if I put my mind to it." |
When Not Fishing | "I like to hunt, exercise and a do lot of different things." |
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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: 2/16/2005
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