| Hometown | Guntersville, Alabama |
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| Age | 37 |
| Former Occupation | Outside sales rep |
| Height | 5' 11'' |
| Weight | 230 lbs. |
| Years Pro | 7 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 17 (4) As of 5/30/2012 |
| Career Earnings* | $1.2 million As of 5/30/2012 |
| Current World Rank | 61 |
| Current Bassmaster Standing | 36 (278 points) |
| Current FLW Standing | 159 (231 points) |
| Best Finish in 2013 | 17 - Alabama River, 5/9/2013 |
| Best Finish in 2012 | 1 - Red River, 2/24/2012 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
17 - Alabama River, 5/9/2013 43 - West Point Lake, 5/2/2013 86 - Bull Shoals Lake, 4/18/2013 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 2 (1) As of 5/30/2012 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 5/30/2012 |
| Titles/Honors | Bassmaster Classic champion (2012) |
| Angling Hero | "Denny Brauer and Rick Clunn, because I watched them all the time as a kid and I've gotten to know them over the past couple of years and they're both really nice guys." |
|---|---|
| Home Lake | Guntersville |
| Favorite Lake | Kissimmee (FL) |
| Least Favorite Lake | "I really don't have a least-favorite lake. They're all fun to fish." |
| Favorite Technique | Topwater |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Versatility |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Topwater |
| Biggest Weakness | Deep, clear lakes with no grass |
| Boat | Legend |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | Stren, MotorGuide, Gambler, PowerPole, Costa Del Mar, Azuma lures, Optima batteries, Fishing Chips LLC, Abu Garcia, All Star rods, Baitsmith, Valmonte Lakeside Resort (Guntersville) |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | Charleston Rubber & Gasket, T.A. Mahoney Co., Marshall County Visitors Bureau, Big Green Egg (grills), Bob Hembree Chevrolet |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy 2500 (PowerPole) |
| Favorite Food | Steak (Porterhouse, rare) |
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| Favorite Music | Country and southern rock |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Bassmaster Magazine (book)/Tombstone (movie) |
| Non-Angling Hero | "My dad, because he'd always take us fishing, and me and my brother Bobby wouldn't be where we're at today if not for him." |
| When Not Fishing | Spends time with his family, and likes to play golf and cards. |
| Why He Fishes | "Because it's something that I just love to do. I can't get enough of it." |
| Website | www.chrislanefishing.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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