Hometown | Clewiston, Florida |
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Age | 52 |
Former Occupation | Cable boy/bartender |
Height | 6' 0'' |
Weight | 195 lbs. |
Years Pro | 18 |
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Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 2 (1) As of 3/4/2009 |
Career Earnings* | $155,000 As of 3/4/2009 |
Last 3 Finishes |
63 - Detroit River, 7/10/2008 139 - Ft. Loudoun-Tellico, 6/19/2008 194 - Beaver Lake, 5/15/2008 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 3/4/2009 |
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 1 (0) As of 3/4/2009 |
Angling Hero | David Dudley – "I just have a lot of respect for him. He really follows his gut, and how he performs so consistently is just amazing to me. I think he's right there with Kevin VanDam." |
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Home Lake | Okeechobee (FL) and St. Clair (MI) |
Favorite Lake | Okeechobee (FL) |
Least Favorite Lake | Smith Lake (AL) |
Favorite Technique | Cranking |
Primary Fishing Strength | Shallow grass |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Deep structure |
Biggest Weakness | "Forcing stuff and not following my instincts." |
Boat | Ranger |
Motor | Evinrude |
Fishing Sponsors | Berkley, Fenwick, Abu Garcia Northlake Marine (Lakeport, FL), Roland Martin Boating Center (Clewiston, FL) |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Ford F250 |
Favorite Food | Spaghetti |
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Favorite Music | Classic rock (AC/DC w/Bon Scott, Led Zeppelin) |
Favorite Book/Movie | Freaky Deaky by Elmore Leonard (book)/ Rudy (movie) |
Non-Angling Hero | Dale Earnhardt |
When Not Fishing | Like to play darts in a league. |
Why He Fishes | "I like the competition and just really enjoy the whole thing." |
Website | www.longcast.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: 3/4/2009
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