Hometown | Russellville, Arkansas |
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Age | 54 |
Former Occupation | Electrician |
Height | 6' 1'' |
Weight | 220 lbs. |
Injuries | None |
Years Pro | 20 |
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Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 5 (2) As of 5/19/2009 |
Career Earnings* | $570,000 As of 5/19/2009 |
Last 3 Finishes |
54 - Kentucky Lake, 6/26/2014 77 - Pickwick Lake, 6/5/2014 78 - Beaver Lake, 4/10/2014 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 5/19/2009 |
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 4 (0) As of 5/19/2009 |
Angling Hero | Larry Nixon - "As a man and as a fisherman, he's just awesome. I hope that someday when young anglers look at me, they'll look at me like I look at him." |
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Home Lake | Dardanelle (AR) |
Favorite Lake | Okeechobee (FL) |
Least Favorite Lake | Cross Lake (LA) - "It stinks. I fished an All-American there, and I didn't like it at all." |
Favorite Technique | Flipping a jig |
Primary Fishing Strength | Shallow water |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Spinnerbaiting |
Biggest Weakness | Deep, clear dropshot lakes |
Boat | Ranger |
Motor | Yamaha |
Fishing Sponsors | Denali Rods, Hamby's Bow Protector |
Non-Fishing Sponsors | ScotchBlue Painter's Tape, City of Russellville Advertising and Promotions, Phil Wright Autoplex (Russellville, Ark.), Blackkat Creations (Russellville, Ark.) |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy diesel truck |
Favorite Food | Grilled ribeye steak (medium-rare) |
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Favorite Music | "I like it all, but Bon Jovi is my favorite." |
Favorite Book/Movie | Where the Red Fern Grows (book)/The Rookie |
Non-Angling Hero | "My dad." |
When Not Fishing | "I like to attend all of my kids sports games, whatever they're playing." |
Why He Fishes | "It has been a passion of mine since I was born." |
Website | www.rayscheideoutdoors.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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