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Info
| Hometown | Alpine, California |
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| Age | 58 |
| Former Occupation | Grading and paving contractor (current) |
| Height | 5' 11'' |
| Weight | 220 lbs. |
| Injuries | Left shoulder pain from playing baseball |
Stats
| Years Pro | 19 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 4 (0) As of 5/14/2010 |
| Career Earnings* | $252,443 As of 5/14/2010 |
| Current World Rank | 194 |
| Best Finish in 2022 | 14 - Lake Guntersville, 5/12/2022 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
141 - Lake Champlain, 7/29/2022 110 - James River, 6/16/2022 14 - Lake Guntersville, 5/12/2022 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 5/14/2010 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 2 (0) As of 5/14/2010 |
Angling Stuff
| Angling Hero | Skeet Reese – "He's a great businessman and he's really done a lot for showing guys how to acquire sponsors." |
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| Home Lake | El Capitan |
| Favorite Lake | California Delta |
| Least Favorite Lake | Lake Okeechobee – "I cannot catch a bass there." |
| Favorite Technique | Jigs – deep or shallow |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Structure fishing |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Versatility |
| Biggest Weakness | Sight-fishing |
| Boat | Ranger |
| Motor | Evinrude |
| Fishing Sponsors | Reaction Innovations, Powell Rods, Typhoon Polarized Optics |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | Iron Horse Grading |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Ford F-350 |
Personal Stuff
| Favorite Food | Steak and potatoes |
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| Favorite Music | Country |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Forrest Gump (movie) |
| Non-Angling Hero | My grandfather – "He introuduced me to fishing and he'd take me every day of every summer." |
| When Not Fishing | Golf, racquetball |
| Why He Fishes | "I just loving being in the outdoors and I thrive on the competition." |
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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: 5/13/2010
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