Hometown | Kenora, Ontario, Canada |
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Age | 42 |
Former Occupation | Fishing/hunting guide |
Height | 6' 0'' |
Weight | 185 lbs. |
Years Pro | 12 |
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Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 10 (2) As of 3/27/2023 |
Career Earnings* | $1.08 million As of 3/27/2023 |
Current World Rank | 84 |
Current Bassmaster Standing | 45 (375 points) |
Best Finish in 2024 | 24 - Toledo Bend Reservoir, 2/22/2024 |
Best Finish in 2023 | 1 - Tennessee River, 3/24/2023 |
Last 3 Finishes |
40 - Smith Lake, 6/27/2024 53 - Wheeler Lake, 6/13/2024 44 - Lake Murray, 5/9/2024 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 4 (1) As of 3/27/2023 |
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 0 As of 3/27/2023 |
Titles/Honors | Bassmaster Classic champion (2023) |
Angling Hero | Al and Ron Lindner |
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Home Lake | Lake of the Woods |
Favorite Lake | Lake of the Woods/Rainy River |
Least Favorite Lake | "I haven't found one yet." |
Favorite Technique | Flipping |
Primary Fishing Strength | Finding fish |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Using electronics |
Biggest Weakness | "I know how to tie about 3 different knots."
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Boat | Lund |
Motor | Mercury |
Fishing Sponsors | Northland Fishing Tackle, Lund Boat Company, Minn Kota, Humminbird, Shimano, Z-Man, G. Loomis, PowerPro, Aqua-Vu, Bagley Baits, Costa, Gamakatsu, Simms, T-H Marine |
Non-Fishing Sponsors | CWS Logistics, Lake of the Woods Sports Headquarters |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy |
Favorite Food | Fresh walleye |
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Favorite Music | Rock |
Favorite Book/Movie | 4-hour Work Week (book)/Super Troopers (movie) |
Non-Angling Hero | Dad and Grandpa - "They got me going with outdoor activities, especially fishing, at a really young age." |
When Not Fishing | Deer hunting and shed hunting (deer antlers)
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Why He Fishes | "I love being outside and I live in one of the most beautiful places on earth in Ontario's Sunset Country Region. We have so many world-class fishing opportunities here, you couldn't pay me to live anywhere else!" |
Website | www.gussyoutdoors.com/ |
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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: 3/27/2023
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