Michael Simonton
Info
| Hometown | Fremont, Ohio |
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| Age | 44 |
| Former Occupation | Special education teacher |
| Height | 6' 3'' |
| Weight | 235 lbs. |
Stats
| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 3 (0) As of 4/18/2014 |
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| Career Earnings* | $52,824 As of 4/18/2014 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
69 - Cayuga Lake, 8/21/2014 98 - Delaware River, 8/7/2014 83 - Lake Chickamauga, 6/11/2014 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 4/18/2014 |
| REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 4/18/2014 |
Angling Stuff
| Angling Hero | Kevin VanDam and Rick Clunn – "Both for setting the bar so high for the rest of us." |
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| Home Lake | Erie (Western Basin) |
| Favorite Lake | Champlain |
| Least Favorite Lake | Ohio River – "I enjoy the fishing style, it's just tough fishing." |
| Favorite Technique | Hollow-belly frog |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Shallow-water cover |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Great Lakes smallmouth |
| Biggest Weakness | Offshore fishing on Southern reservoirs |
| Boat | Triton |
| Motor | Yamaha |
| Fishing Sponsors | Jann's Netcraft, Lew's, Berkley, Spiderwire, Humminbird, Minn Kota |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | Crown Battery |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Ford Expedition |
Personal Stuff
| Favorite Food | Mexican |
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| Favorite Music | Any |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Getting Stoned with Savages/The Legend of Bagger Vance |
| Non-Angling Hero | Parents – "They both are extremely good role models." |
| When Not Fishing | "I like to hike in the woods with my dog, catch crayfish, hang out with friends and fish in local streams and rivers." |
| Why He Fishes | "It allows me to stay outdoors and it’s one of the most challenging things that’s equally as frustrating as it is rewarding. I’ve been fascinated with fish ever since I was a little kid." |
| Website | www.MichaelSimonton.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: 4/18/2014
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