Hometown | Nashville, Tennessee |
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Age | 65 |
Former Occupation | Sales and marketing in carpet industry |
Height | 5' 10'' |
Weight | 225 lbs. |
Injuries | None |
Years Pro | 36 |
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Last 3 Finishes |
32 - Santee-Cooper, 3/30/2006 70 - Sam Rayburn Reservoir, 3/16/2006 35 - Lake Amistad, 3/9/2006 |
Titles/Honors | Bassmaster Classic winner (1992) |
Angling Hero | Rick Clunn - "He epitomizes what I'd like to be in an angler. He has all the tools, is very astute at reading water, is reserved and is absolutely tough as nails. He's a thinking-man's fisherman." |
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Home Lake | "I don't really have a home lake. I have several good lakes pretty close." |
Favorite Lake | Toledo Bend (LA, TX) - "It has everything you could want to fish, from flats in shallow water to river channels. I like to fish structure and it's a classic structure lake, absolutely loaded with 3- to 5-pound fish." |
Least Favorite Lake | "I don't really have one. I have some lakes I haven't done well on in the past, like Lake Norman in North Carolina." |
Favorite Technique | Deep-cranking |
Primary Fishing Strength | Power fishing |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Deep, clear water |
Biggest Weakness | Fishing docks |
Boat | Triton |
Motor | Mercury |
Fishing Sponsors | Power Pole anchor system, Lowrance, Hamilton's Lab |
Non-Fishing Sponsors | HOOAH! energy bar/sports drink |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy Suburban |
Favorite Food | Grilled wahoo |
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Favorite Music | Classic rock (The Who, Pink Floyd, U2, Bon Jovi) |
Favorite Book/Movie | Leap of Faith (movie) |
Non-Angling Hero | Jack Nicklaus - "He put golf on the map. He's just a class act, and I've followed him for a lot of years." |
When Not Fishing | "I'm an avid deer-hunter and golfer, and spend much quality time with my wife and two daughters." |
Why He Fishes | "I just love competition, and fishing was the one sport I excelled at at an early age that I felt I could stay with for a lot of years. And I love the outdoors. Fishing gives you the best of both." |
Website | www.roberthamiltonfishing.com |
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Biographical data last updated: 2/20/2006
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