| Hometown | Hot Springs, Arkansas |
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| Age | 60 |
| Former Occupation | Medical technologist |
| Height | 6' 2'' |
| Weight | 200 lbs. |
| Years Pro | 21 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 16 (2) As of 7/10/2009 |
| Career Earnings* | $1,007,893 As of 7/10/2009 |
| Current World Rank | 439 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
54 - Lake Pickwick, 7/21/2011 74 - Kentucky Lake, 6/16/2011 16 - Red River, 5/19/2011 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 10 (0) As of 7/10/2009 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 4 (0) As of 7/10/2009 |
| Angling Hero | Rick Clunn -- "Rick is a very intelligent person, and not just in fishing. Anytime he speaks, I want to hear it. He has my utmost respect and admiration." |
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| Home Lake | Lake Hamilton (AR) |
| Favorite Lake | Lake Champlain (NY/VT) – "It's a lake that anyone at any level of fishing can enjoy." |
| Least Favorite Lake | Pascagoula River (MS) |
| Favorite Technique | "I really don't have a true favorite technique, but I'll always have a Carolina rig, crankbait and spinnerbait tied on. I also like to fish finesse baits on spinning tackle." |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Versatility – "I feel like I can catch them on anything." |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Off-shore structure |
| Biggest Weakness | Sight-fishing |
| Boat | Ranger |
| Motor | Evinrude |
| Fishing Sponsors | Quantum, Minn Kota, Humminbird, Cajun line |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | Everett GMC |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | GMC Yukon XL |
| Favorite Food | Italian food. "I also like a good bowl of homemade vegetable soup, and cornbread. I'm a Southern boy, what can I say." |
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| Favorite Music | Classic rock 'n' roll |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Anything by John Grisham (book)/ John Wayne movies, "Dances With Wolves," "Men of Honor" |
| Non-Angling Hero | Jack Nicklaus – "He's a great golfer." |
| When Not Fishing | "I like to play golf. It's almost become my passion, instead of fishing, since I do so much fishing now. Golf is my form of relaxation." |
| Why He Fishes | "I fish to get outdoors. I think everyone needs to get outdoors more, especially children. Another reason is the excitement. I still get a charge when I catch a fish." |
| Website | www.mikewurm.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: 7/10/2009
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