| Hometown | Leeds, Alabama |
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| Age | 40 |
| Former Occupation | Misc. work |
| Height | 6' 2'' |
| Weight | 200 lbs. |
| Injuries | None (some back pain) |
| Years Pro | 14 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 59 (6) As of 7/3/2012 |
| Career Earnings* | $2.38 million As of 7/3/2012 |
| Current World Rank | 14 |
| Current Bassmaster Standing | 6 (371 points) |
| Best Finish in 2013 | 2 - West Point Lake, 5/2/2013 |
| Best Finish in 2012 | 3 - Douglas Lake, 5/3/2012 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
8 - Alabama River, 5/9/2013 2 - West Point Lake, 5/2/2013 15 - Bull Shoals Lake, 4/18/2013 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 13 (0) – 2nd four times As of 7/3/2012 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 4 (0) As of 7/3/2012 |
| Titles/Honors | WON Bass U.S. Open champion (2004, 2005, 2011), BASS Angler of the Year (2005) |
| Angling Hero | Rick Clunn - "He's accomplished so much and he's still the same person I met a long time ago. He's still really down to earth. And he's such an awesome fisherman." |
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| Favorite Lake | Lake Champlain (NY, VT) |
| Least Favorite Lake | Louisiana Delta - "I'm cursed there." |
| Favorite Technique | "Dropshotting deep water is my favorite tournament technique. For just fishing it would be some kind of towpater." |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Deep, clear lakes |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Flipping |
| Biggest Weakness | High, muddy water |
| Boat | Phoenix |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | Megabass, Roboworm, Gamakatsu, Sunline, Lithionics Batteries, MotorGuide, Kaenon sunglasses, Simms outerwear |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Ford Excursion |
| Favorite Food | Sushi |
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| Favorite Music | "I don't really have a favorite, but I'd say alternative music. But I like all music. I'm pretty easygoing." |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Braveheart (movie) |
| Non-Angling Hero | "My wife (Lesley). She's a great mom." |
| When Not Fishing | "I like to drive my little Corvette around California with my wife and just have fun." |
| Why He Fishes | "Because I love it. When I was 6 or 7 years old I really liked it, and when I was around 13 I told myself that's what I wanted to do for a living. All I've really done is fish, so I really love it." |
| Website | www.aaronmartens.com |
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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: 2/8/2013
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