Hometown | Paris, Tennessee |
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Age | 47 |
Former Occupation | Boat manufacturer rep (current) |
Height | 5' 9'' |
Weight | 168 lbs. |
Years Pro | 19 |
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Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 2 (0) As of 6/17/2013 |
Career Earnings* | $22,205 As of 6/17/2013 |
Last 3 Finishes |
155 - Lewis Smith Lake, 11/15/2006 91 - Lake of the Ozarks, 10/11/2006 141 - Old Hickory Lake, 5/31/2006 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 6/17/2013 |
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 6/17/2013 |
Angling Hero | Timmy Horton "He slept on my couch in college and he's been an inspiration for me in fishing." |
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Home Lake | Kentucky (all of Tennessee River) |
Favorite Lake | Kentucky |
Least Favorite Lake | Cumberland and Lewis Smith (tie) |
Favorite Technique | Cranking |
Primary Fishing Strength | Offshore ledge-fishing |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Flipping |
Biggest Weakness | Anything in Florida |
Boat | Ranger |
Motor | Mercury |
Fishing Sponsors | Pradco Fishing, War Eagle Boats, DuraKraft Boats |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | GMC Yukon |
Favorite Food | Gourmet burger |
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Favorite Music | Classic rock |
Favorite Book/Movie | Huckleberry Finn and Into Thin Air (books)/Caddyshack (movie) |
Non-Angling Hero | My parents |
When Not Fishing | Playing with kids, golf, hunting |
Why He Fishes | "Growing up, my family had a cabin on Pickwick (Lake) and every Thursday and Sunday from the time I was 4, I was in a bass boat. It's just what I did. I don't ever remember not fishing. I love the competition aspect and love just looking for fish offshore." |
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*BASS events (all events because BASS does not report Tour and Open earnings separately) and FLW Tour.
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