Hometown | Lexington, South Carolina |
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Age | 43 |
Former Occupation | National Sales Manager, Optimum Bait Co. (current) |
Height | 6' 5'' |
Weight | 250 lbs. |
Years Pro | 18 |
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Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 3 (0) As of 1/21/2015 |
Career Earnings* | $146,386 As of 1/21/2015 |
Last 3 Finishes |
22 - Potomac River, 6/25/2015 29 - Lake Chickamauga, 6/11/2015 32 - Lake Eufaula, 5/14/2015 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 1/21/2015 |
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 1 (0) As of 1/21/2015 |
Angling Hero | "My grandfather and father – they got me into it." |
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Home Lake | Lake Murray (SC) |
Favorite Lake | Lake Murray |
Least Favorite Lake | Beaver Lake |
Favorite Technique | Topwater |
Primary Fishing Strength | Flipping/pitching |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Suspended fish (topwater/jerkbaits) |
Biggest Weakness | "Impatience/Fishing too fast. Trying too hard to make things happen, and not let things happen." |
Boat | Falcon |
Motor | Evinrude |
Fishing Sponsors | Falcon Boats, Mercury Marine, ima Lures, Optimum Baits, Reins, Denali Rods, Lew's (reels), Navionics, Humminbird, Minn Kota, Talon, Berkley Trilene, Costa Del Mar, Deka/CPI Batteries, Plano, Frabill, Boat Bling |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | GMC Yukon XL Denali |
Favorite Food | "Steak or sushi or good pasta." |
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Favorite Music | "I listen to just about anything." |
Favorite Book/Movie | Advanced Fishing Techniques; Tracking Trophies; Big Bass Zone (books)/Any comedy or based on a true story (movie) |
When Not Fishing | "Spending time with my family." |
Why He Fishes | "I love the outdoors, the tournament competition, and the people you meet along the way." |
Website | michaelmurphyfishing.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: 1/21/2015
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