Timmy Horton discusses how to slide a crankbait along the bottom.
Today, BassFan debuts a new periodic video series that will feature Elite Series and FLW Tour pros offering brief and simple tips that you can employ to help you out on the water.
In the embedded video below, Elite Series veteran Timmy Horton talks about a cranking technique that he's been working on perfecting recently:
| Hometown | Muscle Shoals, Alabama |
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| Age | 52 |
| Former Occupation | Fishing guide |
| Height | 6' 0'' |
| Weight | 185 lbs. |
| Years Pro | 26 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 43 (6) As of 11/14/2022 |
| Career Earnings* | $2 million As of 11/14/2022 |
| Current World Rank | 184 |
| Best Finish in 2023 | 37 - Lake Guntersville, 5/16/2023 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
67 - Saginaw Bay, 8/1/2023 67 - Lake St. Clair, 6/24/2023 73 - Cayuga Lake, 6/6/2023 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 11 (0) As of 11/14/2022 |
| REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 11/14/2022 |
| Titles/Honors | B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year (2000) |
| Angling Hero | Mark Davis - "I admire the humility he has with all of his success." Father - "Because of the values and work ethic he taught me." |
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| Home Lake | Pickwick Lake (AL) |
| Favorite Lake | Lake Champlain (NY/VT) - "It's so full of fish, both largemouths and smallmouths. A close second would be Cedar Creek Lake, where I grew up." |
| Least Favorite Lake | "I'd have to say the Red River chain, not because it's a bad fishery, but because I've done so badly there." |
| Favorite Technique | Offshore structure (deep cranking) |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Fishing around grass |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Deep offshore structure |
| Biggest Weakness | Low-weight tournaments |
| Boat | Nitro |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | Nitro, Bass Pro Shops, Mercury, TH Marine, Raymarine, Bass Mafia, Lazer TroKar, Profound Outdoors, Fish Monkey Gloves, Navionics, Fishbrain, Bass Forecast, Motor Mate, Solar Bat, Lew's, Duckett Fishing, Langley Gear Company, Erupt Fishing |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | Prym1 Camo, Colbert County Tourism, Visit North Alabama Tourism |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Toyota Tundra (Bass Pro Shops) |
| Favorite Food | Mexican (quesadillas) |
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| Favorite Music | "Anything – it depends on what mood I'm in." |
| Favorite Book/Movie | The Bible (book)/The Rainmaker (movie) |
| Non-Angling Hero | Dad – "He's my hero because of the values and work ethic he taught me." |
| When Not Fishing | "When I'm not fishing, I'm probably thinking about it. I'm a big college football (Auburn Tigers) fan, and a big Atlanta Braves fan. I also enjoy turkey hunting." |
| Why He Fishes | "It's almost unexplainable. I get so much enjoyment out of it. Competition makes it exciting, and I really enjoy the challenge of figuring out bass." |
| Website | timmyhorton.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: 11/14/2022
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