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Frank Scalish
Info
| Hometown | Cleveland Heights, Ohio |
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| Age | 63 |
| Former Occupation | Advertising and marketing |
Stats
| Years Pro | 24 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 6 (1) As of 9/30/2009 |
| Career Earnings* | $250,000 As of 9/30/2009 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
28 - Lay Lake, 2/19/2010 43 - Lake Tohopekaliga, 9/13/2007 65 - Potomac River, 8/9/2007 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 1 (0) As of 9/30/2009 |
| REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 9/30/2009 |
| Titles/Honors | 2002 BassFan Rookie of the Year |
Angling Stuff
| Angling Hero | Kevin VanDam -- "He is one of the most machine-like fishermen I've ever seen. His ability to read water is uncanny." Jimmy Houston, Shaw Grigsby -- "They truly have fun fishing." |
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| Home Lake | Lake Erie |
| Favorite Lake | "Lake Barkley, Lake Erie and any lake I've never been on before. I get a big thrill figuring out a new body of water." |
| Least Favorite Lake | "I don't have one. Anytime I'm on the water is great." |
| Favorite Technique | "I love offshore fishing because you have to utilize so much to do it. But I also love flipping for the sheer excitement of pulling a monster out of a brushpile." |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Offshore structure |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | "Whatever else they're biting." |
| Biggest Weakness | Sight-fishing for spawners |
| Boat | Legend |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | Powell rods |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | OSI Pro Series sealants and adhesives |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy 1500 (OSI Pro Series) |
Personal Stuff
| Favorite Food | Steak and potatoes |
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| Favorite Music | Varies – country, classical, Christian rock |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Pavlov's Trout (book); Arthur (movie) |
| When Not Fishing | "I love to flyfish in saltwater." |
| Why He Fishes | "It's the ultimate sport and you're the ultimate predator. Not only do you have to fool them, you can let them go and do it again. Fishing doesn't have to end." |
| Website | www.osisealants.com/frank-scalish/ |
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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: 9/30/2009
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