| Hometown | Marion, Arkansas |
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| Age | 41 |
| Former Occupation | Boy Scouts of America executive |
| Years Pro | 14 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 18 (2) As of 9/25/2012 |
| Career Earnings* | $1.19 million As of 9/25/2012 |
| Current World Rank | 18 |
| Current FLW Standing | 16 (493 points) |
| Best Finish in 2013 | 6 - Beaver Lake, 4/11/2013 |
| Best Finish in 2012 | 1 - Wheeler Lake, 9/20/2012 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
6 - Beaver Lake, 4/11/2013 62 - Lewis Smith Lake, 3/7/2013 42 - Lake Okeechobee, 2/7/2013 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 9/25/2012 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 7 (0) As of 9/25/2012 |
| Angling Hero | Clay Dyer – "He's just such an inspiration to me and everyone that knows him." |
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| Home Lake | Mississippi River (Memphis, TN to Greenville, MS) |
| Favorite Lake | Pickwick (AL) |
| Least Favorite Lake | Doesn't have one |
| Favorite Technique | Cranking |
| Primary Fishing Strength | River-fishing, especially TVA lakes |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Versatility |
| Biggest Weakness | Deep, clear grass |
| Boat | Ranger |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Team | Wal-Mart |
| Fishing Sponsors | Strike King, Lew's, Kistler, MotorGuide, Seaguar, Lowrance, War Eagle Boats (aluminum), Plano, HydroWave, Frabill |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | Walmart, Holly Chevrolet (Marion, AR), All 1 Service, Bluewater LED, Zeko shoes, First Community Bank, Country Bob's All-Purpose Sauce |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy 2500 Duramax |
| Favorite Food | Crappie |
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| Favorite Music | Contemporary Christian/Country |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Where the Red Fern Grows (book)/Facing the Giants (movie) |
| When Not Fishing | "My favorite hobbies are crappie fishing and hunting." |
| Why He Fishes | "I feel like I was blessed with good outdoor skills and I'm competitive. Bass fishing is a way I can pursue those." |
| Website | www.roseoutdoors.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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