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Info
| Hometown | Covington, Louisiana |
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| Age | 61 |
| Former Occupation | Built portable buildings (self-employed) |
| Height | 6' 3'' |
| Weight | 260 lbs. |
| Injuries | None |
Stats
| Years Pro | 33 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 5 (1) |
| Career Earnings* | $176,600 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
118 - Detroit River, 7/12/2007 119 - Potomac River, 6/14/2007 159 - Beaver Lake, 5/17/2007 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 |
| REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 0 |
Angling Stuff
| Angling Hero | Jack Hanes - "He was my mentor. He won the second BASS Masters Classic, and is originally from Louisiana. He encouraged me to turn pro." |
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| Favorite Lake | Louisiana Delta - "You can't beat it. It's an awesome fishery. No place in the world can you catch unlimited amounts of 3-5 pound bass, and redfish and speckled trout, all in the same area." |
| Least Favorite Lake | Harris Chain (FL) - "The two times I was on it they had that herbicide overdose and it really hurt things." |
| Favorite Technique | Hard jerkbaits, the Smithwick Rogue in particular |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Fishing around grass, and tidal water |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Fishing wood |
| Biggest Weakness | Crankbaits |
| Boat | Ranger |
| Motor | Evinrude |
| Team | Fujifilm |
| Fishing Sponsors | Pradco Outdoor Brands (Riverside, Yum, Booyah, Silver Thread, etc.), Minn Kota, Humminbird, All-Star, Pflueger |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | Poole Lumber Co. (Covington, La.), Superior Tire Co. (also Covington) |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Ford F-250 pickup |
Personal Stuff
| Favorite Food | Anything Cajun |
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| Favorite Music | "I listen to it all, but I don't like rap. I also like to make up my own music going down the road. You have to do something to break up a 20-hour drive." |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Dead Again, The Green Mile (movies) |
| Non-Angling Hero | Father - "I looked up to him more than anyone in the world." |
| When Not Fishing | "I love working out and cycling." |
| Why He Fishes | "Just because I love it. As a kid it kept me off the streets, and that's what my parents used as discipline. I had to get all my homework done before I could fish." |
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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: 2/16/2004
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