| Hometown | Reeds Spring, Missouri |
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| Age | 64 |
| Former Occupation | Guide (mostly Table Rock) |
| Height | 5' 7'' |
| Weight | 155 lbs. |
| Injuries | None |
| Years Pro | 24 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 33 (2) As of 4/3/2012 |
| Career Earnings* | $954,546 As of 4/3/2012 |
| Current World Rank | 48 |
| Current FLW Standing | 12 (499 points) |
| Best Finish in 2013 | 9 - Beaver Lake, 4/11/2013 |
| Best Finish in 2012 | 5 - Table Rock Lake, 3/29/2012 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
9 - Beaver Lake, 4/11/2013 73 - Lewis Smith Lake, 3/7/2013 22 - Lake Okeechobee, 2/7/2013 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 12 (0) As of 4/3/2012 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 3 (0) As of 4/3/2012 |
| Angling Hero | Rick Clunn - "Because of his success over the years, and his focus and determination to excel and win." |
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| Home Lake | Table Rock (MO) |
| Favorite Lake | Table Rock (MO) - "It's full of largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, and you can fish deep or shallow. It's got everything." |
| Least Favorite Lake | "I'm not big on these small rivers that they sometimes take us to." |
| Favorite Technique | Jigs at any depth |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Deep and shallow jigs |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Crankbaits |
| Biggest Weakness | Sight-fishing |
| Boat | Nitro |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | Bass Pro Shops, Gamakatsu, Solar Bat sunglasses |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy Suburban |
| Favorite Food | "I like quail and venison best, probably." |
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| Favorite Music | 1960s and '70s rock and roll |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Russell Annabel books |
| When Not Fishing | "I'm a hunter. I've raised bird dogs since I was a kid, and I love to hunt quail and pheasants. I like to hunt deer, too, and other than that I spend a lot of time fishing Table Rock." |
| Why He Fishes | "Just for the enjoyment of it. I just love the outdoors. I was introduced to fishing by an older cousin of mine, and I took to it immediately. Adding the competitive aspect to it has really gotten in my blood, and I just love it." |
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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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