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Info
| Hometown | Fairview, North Carolina |
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| Age | 32 |
| Former Occupation | Machine and fabrication shop (current) |
| Height | 6' 2'' |
| Weight | 250 lbs. |
Stats
| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 6 (0) As of 9/24/2020 |
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| Career Earnings* | $207,486 As of 9/24/2020 |
| Current World Rank | 142 |
| Current Bassmaster Standing | 52 (151 points) |
| Best Finish in 2024 | 34 - Harris Chain of Lakes, 4/11/2024 |
| Best Finish in 2023 | 8 - Lake Okeechobee, 2/16/2023 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
34 - Harris Chain of Lakes, 4/11/2024 77 - Lake Fork, 2/29/2024 50 - Toledo Bend Reservoir, 2/22/2024 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 2 (0) As of 9/24/2020 |
| REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 9/24/2020 |
Angling Stuff
| Angling Hero | Gerald Swindle |
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| Home Lake | Hartwell |
| Favorite Lake | Lake Lure (private lake in NC) |
| Least Favorite Lake | Keowee |
| Favorite Technique | Frogging |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Shallow water/topwater |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Docks |
| Biggest Weakness | Ledge-fishing |
| Boat | Triton |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | ALX rods, Lowrance, Power-Pole, 6th Sense, Nuthreadz, True South Custom Lures, Jakked Tungsten |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | ISM Machine and Fabrication, Big League Camp, Georgia Retirement Council, Coopers Trading |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Dodge Ram |
Personal Stuff
| Favorite Food | Chicken (cooked on a Hibachi) |
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| Favorite Music | Country |
| Favorite Book/Movie | "Shooter" (movie) or anything with Will Ferrell in it |
| Non-Angling Hero | My dad – "He taught me everything I know." |
| When Not Fishing | "Anything outdoors." |
| Why He Fishes | "Growing up, my family was into sports. I played sports in high school. I think it's the competition. I love that aspect of it. It's not against other anglers, but trying to figure out the fish is what drives me." |
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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: 9/24/2020
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