Hometown | Adger, Alabama |
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Age | 44 |
Former Occupation | Steelworker |
Height | 5' 10'' |
Weight | 160 lbs. |
Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 1 (0) As of 9/5/2012 |
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Career Earnings* | $113,560 As of 9/5/2012 |
Last 3 Finishes |
156 - Potomac River, 6/15/2017 122 - Mississippi River, 5/18/2017 105 - Beaver Lake, 4/27/2017 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 9/5/2012 |
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 1 (0) As of 9/5/2012 |
Angling Hero | Father |
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Home Lake | Bankhead Lake on the Warrior River |
Favorite Lake | Guntersville |
Least Favorite Lake | "Any lake with blueback herring." |
Favorite Technique | Shallow cranking |
Primary Fishing Strength | Deep structure |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Shallow cranking |
Biggest Weakness | Sight-fishing |
Boat | Ranger |
Motor | Mercury |
Fishing Sponsors | Power-Pole, Chattanooga Fish 'N Fun, Yellowhammer Lures, Simmons Sporting Goods (Bessemer, Ala.) |
Non-Fishing Sponsors | 147 Million Orphans, Hueytown Automotive |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Ford F-350 dualie |
Favorite Food | Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches |
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Favorite Music | Classic rock |
Favorite Book/Movie | Kisses from Katie/The Goonies |
Non-Angling Hero | Father |
When Not Fishing | Play golf and hunt |
Why He Fishes | "I fish to try to make money and I like the competitiveness of the sport." |
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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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