Hometown | Conway, Arkansas |
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Age | 48 |
Former Occupation | N/A – did some side construction work |
Height | 6' 2'' |
Weight | 195 lbs. |
Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 7 (0) As of 6/15/2009 |
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Career Earnings* | $425,000 As of 6/15/2009 |
Last 3 Finishes |
63 - Ohio, Monongahela, Allegheny Rivers, 7/30/2009 56 - Lake Champlain, 7/9/2009 1 - Kentucky Lake, 6/11/2009 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 6/15/2009 |
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 3 (0) As of 6/15/2009 |
Angling Hero | "Kevin VanDam – I followed him ever since he was 18 or so. He's the best in the world. And my dad – he always had the time to take me fishing whenever I wanted to go." |
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Home Lake | Arkansas River (AR) |
Favorite Lake | St. Clair (MI) |
Least Favorite Lake | Beaver Lake (AR) |
Favorite Technique | Flipping a jig |
Primary Fishing Strength | Shallow water |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Deep smallmouths |
Biggest Weakness | Finesse fishing for largemouths |
Boat | Ranger |
Motor | Yamaha |
Fishing Sponsors | Pflueger, All Star, Zoom |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevrolet Avalanche |
Favorite Food | Pizza |
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Favorite Music | Rock 'n roll |
Favorite Book/Movie | Blood Diamond (movie) |
When Not Fishing | Likes to exercise – run and lift weights. |
Why He Fishes | "I just love it. I love to be outdoors. And it's a challenge – especially at this level. When you succeed, it's really worth it. I've had a lot of lows – more lows than highs – but when you succeed, it makes up for all the bad times you've had." |
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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: 6/15/2009
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