Josh Butler
Info
| Hometown | Hayden, Alabama |
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| Age | 36 |
| Former Occupation | Asphalt paving contractor (current) |
| Height | 5' 9'' |
| Weight | 170 lbs. |
Stats
| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 12 (2) As of 7/13/2022 |
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| Career Earnings* | $216,576 As of 7/13/2022 |
| Current World Rank | 109 |
| Best Finish in 2023 | 19 - Lake Guntersville, 5/16/2023 |
| Best Finish in 2022 | 5 - Lake Guntersville, 5/12/2022 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
61 - Saginaw Bay, 8/1/2023 41 - Lake St. Clair, 6/24/2023 55 - Cayuga Lake, 6/6/2023 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 7/13/2022 |
| REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 7/13/2022 |
Angling Stuff
| Home Lake | Guntersville |
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| Favorite Lake | Champlain |
| Least Favorite Lake | "Any tidal fishery." |
| Favorite Technique | Offhsore |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Versatility |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Finesse |
| Biggest Weakness | Understanding tides |
| Boat | Phoenix |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | Lowrance, Power-Pole, Driftwood Custom Baits, Sea Clear Power, Stateline Marine |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | Mill It Up |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | GMC |
Personal Stuff
| Favorite Food | Steak |
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| Favorite Music | "Anything from classic rock to country to rap – I listen to it all." |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Remember the Titans (movie) |
| Non-Angling Hero | Grandfather |
| When Not Fishing | Golf |
| Why He Fishes | "I just love to be outside and be able to compete. The competition is what drives me." |
| Website | https://www.instagram.com/joshbutlerfishing/ |
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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: 7/13/2022
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