A lot of Jeff Kriet's success at the tour level can be attributed to his prowess with a spinning rod and finesse presentations.
Todd Ceisner
BassFan Editor
Jeff Kriet's prowess with a spinning rod and finesse baits is well-documented. That's why BassFan wanted to probe a little deeper and get the lowdown on what the Oklahoman ties on this time of year to trick post-spawn bass.
In the latest In The Boat feature, Kriet breaks down his go-to shaky-head presentation.
| Hometown | Ardmore, Oklahoma |
|---|---|
| Age | 55 |
| Former Occupation | Banker (loan officer) |
| Height | 5' 10'' |
| Weight | 175 lbs. |
| Years Pro | 25 |
|---|---|
| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 24 (2) As of 9/18/2019 |
| Career Earnings* | $1.3 million As of 9/18/2019 |
| Current World Rank | 184 |
| Best Finish in 2023 | 40 - Lake Murray, 4/2/2023 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
71 - Saginaw Bay, 8/1/2023 79 - Cayuga Lake, 6/6/2023 67 - Lake Guntersville, 5/16/2023 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 8 (0) As of 9/18/2019 |
| REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 9/18/2019 |
| Angling Hero | Rick Clunn - "He has it all together up top. He's probably the one who helped get me off high center." |
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| Home Lake | Lake Murray (OK) – "It's full of smallmouths and that's where I learned finesse-fishing." |
| Favorite Lake | Lake St. Clair (MI) - "I love to catch smallmouths." |
| Least Favorite Lake | Lake Seminole (GA/FL) - "I'm always a day late and a dollar short there." |
| Favorite Technique | Finesse-fishing |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Finesse-fishing |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Flipping |
| Biggest Weakness | Sight-fishing |
| Boat | Triton |
| Motor | Yamaha |
| Fishing Sponsors | Big Bite Baits, Denali Rods, Garmin, HI-SEAS line, Lazer TroKar hooks, Amphibia Sunglasses, EcoPro Tungsten, HydroWave, Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's, T-H Marine, Power-Pole, Triton, Yamaha, AFTCO (apparel) |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy Silverado 2500HD |
| Favorite Food | Venison |
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| Favorite Music | "I like it all, but probably classic rock best." |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Training Day (movie) |
| When Not Fishing | "I love to bowhunt for deer. If I'm not fishing, I'm hunting." |
| Why He Fishes | "I just love the competition." |
| Website | jeffkriet.com |
| Click here to view tournament data for this angler. |
*BASS events (all events because BASS does not report Tour and Open earnings separately) and FLW Tour.
Biographical data last updated: 2/8/2013
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