| Hometown | Shelby, North Carolina |
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| Age | 33 |
| Former Occupation | Construction worker |
| Height | 5' 7'' |
| Weight | 155 lbs. |
| Years Pro | 6 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 18 (3) As of 1/4/2013 |
| Career Earnings* | $927,379 As of 1/4/2013 |
| Current World Rank | 4 |
| Current FLW Standing | 4 (694 points) |
| Best Finish in 2013 | 2 - Lake Eufaula, 5/16/2013 |
| Best Finish in 2012 | 1 - Lake Conroe, 9/28/2012 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
2 - Lake Eufaula, 5/16/2013 58 - Beaver Lake, 4/11/2013 43 - Lewis Smith Lake, 3/7/2013 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 1/4/2013 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 6 (0) As of 1/4/2013 |
| Titles/Honors | FLW Tour Angler of the Year (2010) |
| Angling Hero | Kevin VanDam |
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| Home Lake | Wylie (SC) |
| Favorite Lake | Wylie (SC) |
| Least Favorite Lake | Eufaula (AL) |
| Favorite Technique | Skipping jigs under docks |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Jigs |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Topwater |
| Biggest Weakness | Cold water |
| Boat | Ranger |
| Motor | Evinrude |
| Team | Chevy |
| Fishing Sponsors | Damiki Bait Co., Shooter Lures, Great Outdoors (Cherryville, N.C.) |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | Chevy |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy Suburban |
| Favorite Food | Italian |
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| Favorite Music | "Anything with a fast beat to it." |
| Favorite Book/Movie | A River Runs Through It (Movie) |
| Non-Angling Hero | Father |
| When Not Fishing | "When I'm not fishing, I'm usually talking about it or thinking about it." |
| Why He Fishes | "I enjoy the competition." |
| Website | www.bryanthrift.net |
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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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