Hometown | Leesburg, Ohio |
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Age | 29 |
Height | 6' 0'' |
Weight | 180 lbs. |
Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 25 (3) As of 1/13/2022 |
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Career Earnings* | $315,188 As of 1/13/2022 |
Current World Rank | 27 |
Best Finish in 2024 | 6 - Lake Eufaula, 4/30/2024 |
Last 3 Finishes |
47 - St. Lawrence River, 8/6/2024 61 - James River, 6/25/2024 47 - Chowan River, 6/4/2024 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 1/13/2022 |
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 2 (0) As of 1/13/2022 |
Angling Hero | Kevin VanDam |
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Home Lake | Kentucky Lake |
Favorite Lake | Kentucky Lake |
Least Favorite Lake | "I really don't have one." |
Favorite Technique | Shallow-water power fishing |
Primary Fishing Strength | Shallow water |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Ledges |
Biggest Weakness | Finesse |
Boat | Phoenix |
Motor | Mercury |
Fishing Sponsors | Strike King, Lew's, Power-Pole, Bob's Machine Shop, Lure Lock, Buck N' Bass, ACS Marine, Phoenix, Mercury, Hayabusa |
Non-Fishing Sponsors | Great Outdoors Coffee Company, Freedom Whiskey Company |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | GMC 2500 AT4 |
Favorite Food | Steak |
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Favorite Music | Rock and roll |
When Not Fishing | Trophy deer-hunting and golf |
Why He Fishes | "To make a career doing what I love to do." |
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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: 1/13/2022
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