| Hometown | Buford, Georgia |
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| Age | 59 |
| Former Occupation | Fishing guide |
| Height | 6' 0'' |
| Weight | 200 lbs. |
| Years Pro | 28 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 26 (3) As of 7/18/2012 |
| Career Earnings* | $1 million As of 7/18/2012 |
| Current World Rank | 213 |
| Best Finish in 2012 | 27 - Potomac River, 5/17/2012 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
49 - Kentucky Lake, 6/7/2012 27 - Potomac River, 5/17/2012 39 - Beaver Lake, 4/26/2012 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 8 (0) As of 7/18/2012 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 7 (0) As of 7/18/2012 |
| Angling Hero | Father - "He started me fishing." |
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| Home Lake | Lake Lanier (GA) |
| Favorite Lake | Lake Champlain (NY/VT) - "Because of the smallmouth bass." |
| Least Favorite Lake | Lake Havasu (AZ) - "I've been there once in my life, and I think I caught one bass in 3 days." |
| Favorite Technique | Deepwater jig-fishing |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Fishing deep, clear, offshore structure |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Carolina-rigging |
| Biggest Weakness | Deep-cranking |
| Boat | Ranger |
| Motor | Evinrude |
| Fishing Sponsors | Raymarine, Gary Yamamoto Custom Boats, Ardent Reels, American Rodsmiths, Solar Bat sunglasses, Minn Kota, Power-Pole, TH Marine, Hamby’s Keel Protector, Buckeye |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy Suburban |
| Favorite Food | Chinese (sesame chicken) |
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| Favorite Music | Country |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Lonesome Dove (book and movie) |
| Non-Angling Hero | "The only hero or idol I have is the Lord." |
| When Not Fishing | "I'm an avid golfer, and I enjoy spending time with my family." |
| Why He Fishes | "I fish for the same reason I golf. It's always in the outdoors, it's always in a beautiful place, and more times than not you're with people you like." |
| Website | www.tommannjr.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: 7/18/2012
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