Randall Tharp keeps his topwater frogs looking new by using an ingenious ingredient.
There's nothing better than getting a pro angler to give up some of their closely-guarded secrets, especially when it comes to tackle storage and organization. Fans of the sport and other anglers can often learn a thing or two about how they can better organize their gear.
In the embedded video below, 2013 Forrest Wood Cup champion Randall Tharp reveals his secret to keeping his collection of hollow-body frogs looking new:
To check out other tips from the pros, click here.
| Hometown | Port St. Joe, Florida |
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| Age | 55 |
| Former Occupation | Contractor |
| Height | 5' 11'' |
| Weight | 200 lbs. |
| Years Pro | 15 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 61 (11) As of 9/18/2019 |
| Career Earnings* | $2.09 million As of 9/18/2019 |
| Current World Rank | 120 |
| Best Finish in 2023 | 9 - Lake Guntersville, 5/16/2023 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
39 - Saginaw Bay, 8/1/2023 53 - Lake St. Clair, 6/24/2023 63 - Cayuga Lake, 6/6/2023 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 5 (0) As of 9/18/2019 |
| REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 5 (1) As of 9/18/2019 |
| Titles/Honors | Forrest Wood Cup champion (2013) |
| Angling Hero | Lee Cathey |
|---|---|
| Home Lake | Guntersville |
| Favorite Lake | Okeechobee |
| Least Favorite Lake | Norman |
| Favorite Technique | Flipping and pitching |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Versatility |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Mental toughness |
| Biggest Weakness | Finesse-fishing |
| Boat | Phoenix |
| Motor | Yamaha |
| Fishing Sponsors | Rapala, Ark Fishing International, Bass Boat Technologies, Zoom Bait Co., Sufix, VMC Hooks, Lowrance, Power-Pole, Bass Mafia, Greenfish Tackle, T-H Marine, Gill, Fish Monkey |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Ford F-250 |
| Favorite Food | Grilled mahi-mahi |
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| Favorite Music | "I like it all." |
| Favorite Book/Movie | The Legend of Bagger Vance/Shawshank Redemption |
| Non-Angling Hero | My father |
| When Not Fishing | "Thinking about fishing." |
| Why He Fishes | "I love the challenge and the competition." |
| Website | www.randytharp.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: 12/14/2019
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