Hometown | St. Clair Shores, Michigan |
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Age | 60 |
Former Occupation | Plumber |
Years Pro | 34 |
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Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 10 2) As of 12/11/2008 |
Career Earnings* | $795,075.50 As of 12/11/2008 |
Last 3 Finishes |
27 - Sam Rayburn Reservoir, 10/11/2012 13 - Wheeler Lake, 9/20/2012 82 - Detroit River, 8/23/2012 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 4 (0) As of 12/11/2008 |
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 3 (0) As of 12/11/2008 |
Angling Hero | Roland Martin - "I remember watching Roland on TV at a very young age. He inspired me and became a great friend and mentor." Jay Yelas - "For his versatility and love for God." |
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Favorite Lake | Lake St. Clair (MI) - "It's my home water, and it's just so consistent." |
Least Favorite Lake | Old Hickory (TN) - "The lake just fishes small to me." |
Favorite Technique | Finesse-fishing with tubes and grubs |
Boat | Triton |
Motor | Mercury |
Favorite Food | Homemade vegetable stew (his own) |
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Favorite Music | Contemporary Christian (the David Crowder Band) |
Favorite Book/Movie | The Bible (book)/Joshua (movie) |
When Not Fishing | "I love to golf, spend time on the computer, participate in church activities and spend time with family." |
Why He Fishes | "At first I could never hold onto a job because I was fishing so much, so I figured I might as well make it a career. Now it's the competition, and I really enjoy being a guide and teaching people how to fish." |
Website | www.artferguson.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: 12/11/2008
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