Wade Grooms
Info
| Hometown | Bonneau, South Carolina |
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| Age | 57 |
| Former Occupation | Civil engineer |
| Height | 6' 0'' |
| Weight | 200 lbs. |
Stats
| Years Pro | 16 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 7 (0) As of 10/21/2008 |
| Career Earnings* | $66,011 As of 10/21/2008 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
60 - Ft. Gibson, 6/17/2010 88 - Kentucky Lake, 6/9/2010 64 - Clarks Hill Lake, 5/20/2010 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 10/21/2008 |
| REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 10/21/2008 |
Angling Stuff
| Angling Hero | "I've got a lot of respect for Jay Yelas and Alton Jones. They're two very devout Christian anglers and their fishing accomplishments are phenomenal." |
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| Home Lake | Santee Cooper |
| Favorite Lake | Santee Cooper |
| Least Favorite Lake | Harris Chain |
| Favorite Technique | Flipping and pitching |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Fishing slowly |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | "I love to sight-fish. I can sit on a big one for 5 hours trying to get it to bite." |
| Biggest Weakness | "Not moving enough." |
| Boat | Ranger |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | Kistler, Yakima Bait Co., Vicious Fishing |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | GMC Denali |
Personal Stuff
| Favorite Food | Pizza |
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| Favorite Music | Contemporary Christian |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Bible/Talladega Nights |
| Non-Angling Hero | Parents |
| When Not Fishing | "I like to spend time with Roscoe (his yellow Labrador) and I'm a college football junkie." |
| Why He Fishes | "It's something I've always done and I'm a very competitive person by nature. It's just in my blood." |
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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: 10/21/2008
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