Hometown | Panama City, Florida |
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Age | 40 |
Former Occupation | Real estate agent |
Height | 5' 10'' |
Weight | 140 lbs. |
Years Pro | 19 |
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Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 8 (2) As of 12/20/2010 |
Career Earnings* | $1.44 million As of 12/20/2010 |
Last 3 Finishes |
80 - Lake Guntersville, 6/23/2010 69 - Lake Ouachita, 5/26/2010 91 - Fort Loudoun/Tellico Lakes, 4/21/2010 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 12/20/2010 |
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 5 (1) As of 12/20/2010 |
Titles/Honors | Forrest Wood Cup champion (2008) |
Angling Hero | Kevin VanDam – "Because of how much he's accomplished in his time in the sport. But I have tremendous respect for Rick Clunn too." |
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Home Lake | Folsom (CA) |
Favorite Lake | "I don't have an absolute favorite. As long as they're biting, it's fun." |
Least Favorite Lake | Lake Mead (NV) |
Favorite Technique | Sight-fishing and topwater |
Primary Fishing Strength | "Maximizing the bite, and sticking with what I've got." |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Sight-fishing |
Biggest Weakness | Throwing heavy spinnnerbaits |
Boat | Ranger |
Motor | Yamaha |
Fishing Sponsors | Tru-Tungsten, BassTackleSupply.com |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy Suburban |
Favorite Food | Steak (medium) |
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Favorite Music | Alternative rock |
Favorite Book/Movie | Fishing magazines (book)/Wedding Crashers (movie) |
Non-Angling Hero | "My dad – because of his work ethic and ability to overcome tough situations." |
When Not Fishing | "Not much, I'm usually fishing." |
Why He Fishes | "I love it. It's my favorite thing to do. You're competing against other anglers and the fish. There's so many highs and lows, I just love it all." |
Website | michaelbennettfishing.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: 12/20/2010
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