Hometown | Linden, North Carolina |
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Age | 59 |
Former Occupation | N/A (framed houses part-time) |
Height | 6' 4'' |
Weight | 215 lbs. |
Years Pro | 28 |
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Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 16 (2) As of 6/2/2012 |
Career Earnings* | $905,439 As of 6/2/2012 |
Last 3 Finishes |
26 - Wheeler Lake, 9/20/2012 87 - Lake Champlain, 6/28/2012 91 - Kentucky Lake, 6/7/2012 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 4 (0) As of 6/2/2012 |
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 4 (0) As of 6/2/2012 |
Angling Hero | Denny Brauer and Larry Nixon - "Larry I've loved from day 1 because of his enthusiasm for the sport. And I've always admired Denny's professionalism. He's the consummate professional." |
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Favorite Lake | Kerr Reservoir (Buggs Island) - "It's one of the best flooded brush lakes in the country." |
Least Favorite Lake | Beaver Lake - "I couldn't catch a fish there if my life depended on it." |
Favorite Technique | "Flipping and pitching a Zoom Z-Hog in flooded brush and cranking a Bandit 200 on rocky corners."
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Primary Fishing Strength | Shallow-water pitching/flipping, shallow-water cranking |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Topwater |
Biggest Weakness | Dropshotting |
Boat | Bass Cat |
Motor | Mercury |
Fishing Sponsors | Bandit Lures, DuraSafe Locks, Freedom Electric Marine, iRod, Lew's (reels), MotorGuide, Power-Pole, Tackle Warehouse, Vicious Fishing, War Eagle Lures, X-Point/Daichi (hooks), Zoom |
Non-Fishing Sponsors | Bullard Smith Group, CTC Supply, Military Wraps |
Favorite Food | Prime rib and baked potato |
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Favorite Music | Contemporary Christian, country and classic rock |
Favorite Book/Movie | The Bible (book)/Mountain Men (movie) |
When Not Fishing | Physical training, reading, deer-hunting (rifle), farming |
Why He Fishes | "I got into it at such an early age that it's about the only way I know to make a living. And I love the sport." |
Website | www.martystone.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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