Hometown | Opelika, Alabama |
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Age | 32 |
Height | 6' 3'' |
Weight | 183 lbs. |
Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 8 (0) As of 9/8/2023 |
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Career Earnings* | $500,687 As of 9/8/2023 |
Current World Rank | 45 |
Best Finish in 2024 | 14 - Lake Fork, 2/29/2024 |
Last 3 Finishes |
75 - St. Lawrence River, 8/15/2024 55 - Lake Champlain, 8/8/2024 25 - Smith Lake, 6/27/2024 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 2 (0) As of 9/8/2023 |
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 9/8/2023 |
Titles/Honors | Bassmaster Angler of the Year (2023) |
Angling Hero | Bryan Thrift |
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Home Lake | Lake Harding |
Favorite Lake | Lake Wedowee – "It was the first place I ever went to when I was young and caught big ones. It's not the lake it used to be, but it's ingrained in my heart." |
Least Favorite Lake | Lake Fork – "I like fishing there, but it's an atrocious tournament lake. It's small and it's really tough to navigate because of all the timber." |
Favorite Technique | Flipping and frogging |
Primary Fishing Strength | Shallow-water power-fishing |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Sight-fishing |
Biggest Weakness | Going slow |
Boat | Caymas |
Motor | Mercury |
Fishing Sponsors | Sunline, Evolv Rod Sleeves, Fuji, Gamakatsu, Motor Guide, Rapala, Striker (foul-weather gear), Untamed Tackle, Wedowee Marine |
Non-Fishing Sponsors | Black Rifle Coffee |
Favorite Food | Tacos |
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Favorite Music | "I like a big mix, from cringy rap to bluegrass." |
When Not Fishing | Play poker |
Why He Fishes | "I think I have to. I'd go insane without it." |
Website | https://www.facebook.com/KyleWelcherFishing/ |
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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: 9/8/2023
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