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Info
| Hometown | West Monroe, Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Age | 41 |
| Former Occupation | Firefighter, master plumber |
| Height | 5' 11'' |
| Weight | 225 lbs. |
| Injuries | Thumb injury from plumbing days |
Stats
| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 1 (0) As of 7/28/2008 |
|---|---|
| Career Earnings* | $93,837 As of 7/28/2008 |
| Current World Rank | 156 |
| Current FLW Standing | 74 (616 points) |
| Best Finish in 2013 | 10 - Beaver Lake, 4/11/2013 |
| Best Finish in 2012 | 17 - Potomac River, 5/17/2012 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
52 - Grand Lake, 6/6/2013 69 - Lake Eufaula, 5/16/2013 10 - Beaver Lake, 4/11/2013 |
Angling Stuff
| Angling Hero | Kevin VanDam – "I've watched him since he started and I've tried to model my fishing after him." |
|---|---|
| Home Lake | D'Arbonne Lake and the Ouachita River |
| Favorite Lake | Toledo Bend or Sam Rayburn |
| Favorite Technique | Spinnerbaits |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Versatility |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Cranking |
| Biggest Weakness | Extremely deep offshore structure |
| Boat | Ranger |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | Minn Kota,, Ludwig Brothers Marine, Wack 'Em Crazy Baits, Lew's, Wobblehead Lures |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | Hawaiian Punch |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy Suburban |
Personal Stuff
| Favorite Food | Lasagna |
|---|---|
| Favorite Music | 1980s rock and roll |
| Favorite Book/Movie | The Natural (movie) |
| Non-Angling Hero | "My dad. He got killed when I was 15 years old. On Saturday mornings I couldn't wait until he'd get me up to go fishing, play golf, or go deer hunting. My mother, too. She's the person I got all my mental strength from." |
| When Not Fishing | Hunt and play golf |
| Why He Fishes | "I've had a goal to fish professionally for at least 15 years, and everything I've done up to this point has been meticulously calculated to achieve that." |
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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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