Hometown | Guntersville, Alabama |
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Age | 46 |
Former Occupation | Insurance claims examiner |
Height | 5' 11'' |
Weight | 160 lbs. |
Years Pro | 14 |
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Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 8 (1) As of 5/20/2015 |
Career Earnings* | $761,122 As of 5/20/2015 |
Last 3 Finishes |
39 - Lake St. Clair, 8/27/2015 76 - Chesapeake Bay, 8/13/2015 62 - St. Lawrence River, 7/30/2015 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 5/20/2015 |
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 2 (1) As of 5/20/2015 |
Titles/Honors | Forrest Wood Cup champion (2010) |
Angling Hero | "Any of the guys from out West who've made the transition and been competitive in the East." |
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Home Lake | Guntersville |
Favorite Lake | Lake Mead (AZ/NV) |
Least Favorite Lake | Doesn't have one |
Favorite Technique | Topwater |
Primary Fishing Strength | Dropshotting |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Sight-fishing |
Biggest Weakness | Offshore fishing |
Boat | Ranger |
Motor | Mercury |
Fishing Sponsors | DUO Realis, Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits, iROD, Bassanglerhq.com, Picasso, Owner Hooks, Seaguar, 4x4 Bass Jigs, Kaenon Polarized, The Blue 1, Cullman County Parks & Recreation |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Toyota Tundra |
Favorite Food | Salmon (wild Alaskan) |
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Favorite Music | Rock (Tiger Army, Strung Out) |
Favorite Book/Movie | In Defense of Food (Pollan)/Tombstone (movie) |
Non-Angling Hero | Dad – "He instilled a strong work ethic in me growing up and lived by example. He busted his butt to raise our family. It's something I'll always remember." |
When Not Fishing | Likes to exercise. |
Why He Fishes | "I fish because I love being outdoors. And I love the fact that it's an individual sport. If things go right, you know you're the reason. If thing go wrong, there's nobody to blame but yourself." |
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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: 5/20/2015
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