| Hometown | Newaygo, Michigan |
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| Age | 30 |
| Height | 6' 3'' |
| Weight | 220 lbs. |
| Years Pro | 7 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 5 (2) As of 2/14/2013 |
| Career Earnings* | $373,905 As of 2/14/2013 |
| Current World Rank | 76 |
| Current Bassmaster Standing | 71 (220 points) |
| Best Finish in 2013 | 21 - West Point Lake, 5/2/2013 |
| Best Finish in 2012 | 7 - Oneida Lake, 8/23/2012 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
90 - Alabama River, 5/9/2013 21 - West Point Lake, 5/2/2013 32 - Bull Shoals Lake, 4/18/2013 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 2/14/2013 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 2 (0) As of 2/14/2013 |
| Angling Hero | Kevin VanDam – "I grew up 45 miles from him." |
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| Home Lake | Lake Erie |
| Favorite Lake | Lake Erie or Lake St. Clair |
| Least Favorite Lake | The Ohio River – "If you catch a limit there, you're a king." |
| Favorite Technique | Jigs |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Power-fishing |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Dropshotting |
| Biggest Weakness | Deep-diving crankbaits |
| Boat | Phoenix |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | Trailer Equipment, Lowrance, Cal West Custom Rods, McCoy line, ABT Lures, Todali Tackle, Bass Assault Lures, Premier Graphics, Batson's Enterprises |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy 2500 (Duramax) |
| Favorite Food | Steak and potatoes |
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| Favorite Music | Country |
| Favorite Book/Movie | "Anything that has to do with fishing." |
| Non-Angling Hero | "My dad, most definitely. He's my biggest hero of all." |
| When Not Fishing | Hunt deer, elk and waterfowl. |
| Why He Fishes | "I live to fish and I fish to live." |
| Website | www.natewellman.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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