Hometown | Cherryville, North Carolina |
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Age | 85 |
Height | 6' 2'' |
Weight | 200 lbs. |
Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 27 (1) As of 3/24/2008 |
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Career Earnings* | $597,662 As of 3/24/2008 |
Last 3 Finishes |
40 - Lake Conroe, 9/28/2012 68 - Ft. Gibson, 6/17/2010 89 - Kentucky Lake, 6/9/2010 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 10 (0) As of 3/24/2008 |
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 3/24/2008 |
Angling Hero | Roland Martin – "He's the guy who really got me to thinking about fishing as a pro." |
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Home Lake | Wylie and Norman |
Favorite Lake | Santee Cooper |
Least Favorite Lake | Havasu |
Favorite Technique | Spinnerbaits |
Primary Fishing Strength | Shallow water |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Cranking |
Biggest Weakness | Deep, clear water |
Boat | Triton |
Motor | Mercury |
Fishing Sponsors | Berkley, Abu Garcia, Fenwick, Stren, Spiderwire, Mitchell, Minn Kota, Navionics, Raymarine, Reel Grip, THMarine.com, The Longshank, Sea Striker |
Non-Fishing Sponsors | Bojangle's Chicken, Southern Comfort Conversions, TS Electric Inc. |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | GMC Suburban |
Favorite Food | Chicken |
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Favorite Music | Country |
Favorite Book/Movie | Bill Dance on Largemouth Bass/Top Gun |
Non-Angling Hero | Father |
When Not Fishing | Golf |
Why He Fishes | "Somebody asked me one time what catching a 5-pounder was like on a scale of 1 to 10, and I said it was about a 5 or 6. But you let me catch that fish in a tournament, and it'll be like the first one I ever caught. If I ever lose that feeling, then it'll be time to quit." |
Website | www.guyeaker.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: 3/24/2008
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