Hometown | Franklinville, New Jersey |
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Age | 57 |
Former Occupation | Environmental engineer |
Height | 5' 10'' |
Weight | 190 lbs. |
Years Pro | 28 |
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Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 14 (2) As of 9/27/2013 |
Career Earnings* | $375,170 As of 9/27/2013 |
Last 3 Finishes |
42 - Grand Lake, 2/22/2013 70 - Lake Champlain, 9/15/2011 129 - Potomac River, 6/2/2011 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 3 (0) As of 9/27/2013 |
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 1 (0) As of 9/27/2013 |
Angling Hero | "I have multiple heroes – Roland Martin for his ability to win and Kevin VanDam for his incredible consistency." |
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Home Lake | Delware River (NJ/PA) |
Favorite Lake | Lake Champlain (NY) – "It's the best fishery in the country. It's got outstanding largemouths and smallmouths and smallmouth fishing is my favorite way to spend my time." |
Least Favorite Lake | Old Hickory (TN) – "It has my number. I've never scored well in any tournamnent there. I find it the most challenging lake in the country to be consistent on." |
Favorite Technique | Crankbaiting |
Primary Fishing Strength | Ability to read fish movements |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Finesse fishing |
Biggest Weakness | Dropshotting |
Boat | Bass Cat |
Motor | Evinrude |
Fishing Sponsors | Denali rods, North Jersey Marine (Mt. Arlington, NJ), Buckeye Lures, SFTackle.com, The Bass University, Browning Eyewear, Gamma line |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Ford F-150 |
Favorite Food | Porterhouse steak (medium) |
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Favorite Music | "I appreciate all types of music and love everything from country to rap to rock. The only thing I have a diffcult time listening to is opera." |
Favorite Book/Movie | Leading With The Heart (book)/Lonesome Dove (movie) |
Non-Angling Hero | Parents – "For their work ethic and consistency and they've always been there for me. They're outstandingly good people and I always aspire to be like them." |
When Not Fishing | Plays tennis and golf, runs, weight trains and enjoys going out on the town. Also likes watching all types of sports. |
Why He Fishes | "It's my passion. It's the thing I can find interest and excitmenet in no matter what's going on in the world around me. It's a new challenge every day." |
Website | www.bassuniversity.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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