Hometown | Benton, Arkansas |
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Age | 32 |
Former Occupation | Underground utilities contractor |
Height | 5' 9'' |
Weight | 155 lbs. |
Years Pro | 10 |
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Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 41 (6) As of 9/19/2019 |
Career Earnings* | $1.2 million As of 9/19/2019 |
Current World Rank | 20 |
Current Bassmaster Standing | 2 (840 points) |
Best Finish in 2019 | 1 - Winyah Bay, 4/11/2019 |
Best Finish in 2018 | 14 - Mississippi River, 6/21/2018 |
Last 3 Finishes |
2 - Lake St. Clair, 9/28/2019 8 - Lake Tenkiller, 9/19/2019 8 - Cayuga Lake, 8/22/2019 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 9/19/2019 |
FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 7 (0) As of 9/19/2019 |
Titles/Honors | Youngest-ever winner of FLW Tour event (Lake Norman, 2009) |
Angling Hero | Larry Nixon – "I fished with him when I was 17 and he taught me a lot. He's always been nice to me, and even called me after my first win and congratulated me. That's saying a lot. And he's one of the best that ever was, and still is that good." |
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Home Lake | Ouachita (AR) |
Favorite Lake | Kentucky Lake (KY/TN) |
Favorite Technique | Pitching a jig |
Primary Fishing Strength | Shallow-water power-fishing |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Versatility |
Biggest Weakness | Deep-cranking |
Boat | Nitro |
Motor | Mercury |
Fishing Sponsors | Booyah Bait Co., YUM, 13 Fishing, Garmin, Bass Mafia, Seaguar, Quicksilver (lubricants), Power-Pole, T-H Marine Products, Hamby's Beaching Bumpers |
Non-Fishing Sponsors | DECKED, Crossed Industries, Cowboy Chevrolet Buick GMC, Dick Cepek Tires |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Toyota Tundra |
Favorite Food | Pizza |
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Favorite Music | Red-dirt country |
Non-Angling Hero | Dad and uncle – "My uncle got me into fishing, and my dad's always been there to make sure I get what I need. He's definitely a hero." |
When Not Fishing | Likes to go to restaurants and try new food. Also likes going to the movies. |
Why He Fishes | "The competition." |
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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: 9/19/2019
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