Matthew Sphar
Info
| Hometown | Pavilion, New York |
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| Age | 45 |
| Former Occupation | Tree maintenance |
| Height | 5' 11'' |
| Weight | 160 lbs. |
Stats
| Years Pro | 17 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 3 (0) As of 9/7/2007 |
| Career Earnings* | $90,463 As of 9/7/2007 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
4 - Oneida Lake, 8/13/2009 96 - Mississippi River, 6/11/2009 88 - Kentucky Lake, 6/3/2009 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 1 (0) As of 2/10/2009 |
| REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 9/7/2007 |
Angling Stuff
| Home Lake | Oneida |
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| Favorite Lake | Oneida – "I like how it fishes and I always enjoy going there." |
| Favorite Technique | "I'm pretty versatile, and I like doing a little bit of everything." |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Finesse fishing |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Flipping and pitching jigs |
| Biggest Weakness | Researching lakes on the computer |
| Boat | Bass Cat |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | Berkley, Rix Custom Lures, Costa Del Mar |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | The Alphabet Killer (movie) |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | GMC Suburban |
Personal Stuff
| Favorite Food | Steak |
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| Favorite Music | Alternative rock |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Bassmaster magazine |
| Non-Angling Hero | Mike Castano (uncle) – "When I was young, he spent a lot of time with me, taking me fishing and all of that. He's a big part of who I am." |
| When Not Fishing | "I also like to hunt (mostly big game)." |
| Why He Fishes | "I like to have fun in life, and being able to fish for a job is my ultimate dream." |
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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: 9/7/2007
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