Bill Chapman
Info
| Hometown | Salt Rock, West Virginia |
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| Age | 72 |
| Former Occupation | Contractor |
| Height | 6' 2'' |
| Weight | 240 lbs. |
Stats
| Years Pro | 24 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 6 (1) As of 12/21/2006 |
| Career Earnings* | $220,000 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
37 - Lake Ouachita, 8/10/2018 18 - Wheeler Lake, 8/4/2016 34 - Lake Ouachita, 8/11/2011 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) |
| REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 5 (0) |
Angling Stuff
| Angling Hero | Rick Clunn – "Because of his consistency and longevity. I'm getting up there in years, and to see him still doing it gives me the incentive that I can too." |
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| Home Lake | Ohio River |
| Favorite Lake | Kerr and Champlain |
| Least Favorite Lake | Doesn't have one. |
| Favorite Technique | Flipping/pitching |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Flipping/pitching |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Spinnerbaits |
| Biggest Weakness | Dropshotting |
| Boat | Bass Cat |
| Motor | Evinrude |
| Fishing Sponsors | click here, Cabin Creek Bait Co. |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | Napa Auto Parts |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Dodge 2500 pickup (Cummings diesel) |
Personal Stuff
| Favorite Food | Steak (any cut, medium) |
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| Favorite Music | Country |
| Favorite Book/Movie | The Bible (Book) |
| Non-Angling Hero | Dad – "I've never heard my dad say an off-colored word about anybody or anything. I think it's great that somebody can do that." |
| When Not Fishing | Likes to hunt deer. |
| Why He Fishes | "I love the competition – not only against other competitors, but trying to beat those little green fish." |
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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: 12/22/2006
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