Hometown | Ripley, Mississippi |
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Age | 51 |
Former Occupation | Flooring contractor |
Height | 6' 5'' |
Weight | 240 lbs. |
Years Pro | 11 |
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Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 22 (7) As of 1/2/2019 |
Career Earnings* | $686,693 As of 1/2/2019 |
Last 3 Finishes |
55 - Lake Ouachita, 8/10/2018 45 - Lake St. Clair, 6/28/2018 12 - Kentucky Lake, 5/17/2018 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 1/2/2019 |
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 2 (0) As of 1/2/2019 |
Angling Hero | Offshore fishermen across the country |
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Home Lake | Pickwick |
Favorite Lake | Pickwick |
Least Favorite Lake | Any lake you have to fish shallow |
Favorite Technique | Cranking |
Primary Fishing Strength | Deep structure |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Deeper structure |
Biggest Weakness | Anything shallower than 15 feet |
Boat | Ranger |
Motor | Mercury |
Fishing Sponsors | Ranger Boats, Mercury, Power-Pole, Motor Guide, Lew's, Raymarine |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy Diesel truck |
Favorite Food | Red meat and pizza |
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Favorite Music | Hard rock |
Non-Angling Hero | Grandfather and father |
When Not Fishing | Working and spending time with my family |
Why He Fishes | "To win." |
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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: 1/2/2019
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