| Hometown | Grant, Alabama |
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| Age | 30 |
| Former Occupation | Family sod farm |
| Height | 5' 9'' |
| Weight | 170 lbs. |
| Years Pro | 6 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 8 (1) As of 4/14/2010 |
| Career Earnings* | $453,000 As of 4/14/2010 |
| Current World Rank | 150 |
| Current Bassmaster Standing | 79 (191 points) |
| Best Finish in 2013 | 35 - Sabine River, 3/14/2013 |
| Best Finish in 2012 | 9 - Bull Shoals Lake, 4/19/2012 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
56 - Alabama River, 5/9/2013 62 - West Point Lake, 5/2/2013 77 - Bull Shoals Lake, 4/18/2013 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 2 (0) As of 4/14/2010 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 1 (0) As of 4/14/2010 |
| Titles/Honors | BassFan Rookie of the Year (2007) |
| Angling Hero | Greg Hackney – "He seems to get it done every time he goes out there." |
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| Home Lake | "Now it's Guntersville (AL), but it used to be about 20 different lakes in Minnesota." |
| Favorite Lake | Champlain (NY/VT) and Amistad (TX) |
| Least Favorite Lake | "I haven't been to one yet that I haven't liked." |
| Favorite Technique | Jerkbait |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Jerkbait |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Deep water |
| Biggest Weakness | Bed-fishing |
| Boat | Triton |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | Omega Custom Tackle, Naked Baits Co.. Typhoon Optics, MotorGuide, St. Croix Rods, El Grande Lures |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy 2500 Duramax |
| Favorite Food | Beef brisket |
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| Favorite Music | Heavy rock (Metallica) |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Team America (movie) |
| When Not Fishing | "I don't do much else besides fish." |
| Why He Fishes | "I just love to be out there fishing, and competition just adds another level to it." |
| Website | www.derekremitz.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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