Hometown | Cornelius, North Carolina |
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Age | 54 |
Former Occupation | Contractor (current) |
Height | 6' 0'' |
Weight | 175 lbs. |
Years Pro | 17 |
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Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 4 (2) As of 11/9/2013 |
Career Earnings* | $417,858 As of 11/9/2013 |
Last 3 Finishes |
97 - Lake Chickamauga, 6/11/2015 134 - Lake Eufaula, 5/14/2015 127 - Beaver Lake, 4/23/2015 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 2 (0) As of 11/9/2013 |
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 7/15/2013 |
Angling Hero | Hank Parker – "I met him several times when I was younger and he liked to throw spinnerbaits and jigs in dirty water, which is how I like to fish."
Kevin VanDam – "There's no denying he's the best." |
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Home Lake | Norman |
Favorite Lake | Norman |
Least Favorite Lake | DeGray Lake – "It's deep and clear and it doesn't have any structure." |
Favorite Technique | Flipping and pitching jigs |
Primary Fishing Strength | Shallow-water power-fishing |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Crankbaits and jerkbaits |
Biggest Weakness | Finesse fishing |
Boat | Ranger |
Motor | Yamaha |
Fishing Sponsors | Charlie's Worms, Lake Norman Visitors Center, Temple Fork Outfitters, Lowrance, The Great Outdoors Baits, AnglersChannel.com, Denver Marine, Zoom, Ernest Langley jigs, United Special Sportsman Alliance |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Toyota Tundra |
Favorite Food | Steak and seafood |
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Favorite Music | Contemporary Christian |
Favorite Book/Movie | Fishing magazines |
Non-Angling Hero | Father – "He taught me to fish." |
When Not Fishing | Coaches daughter's softball team |
Why He Fishes | "The competition is a thrill." |
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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: 11/9/2013
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