| Hometown | Mt. Ida, Arkansas |
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| Age | 49 |
| Former Occupation | Fishing guide |
| Height | 6' 3'' |
| Weight | 265 lbs. |
| Injuries | Cervical fusion surgery (2012) |
| Years Pro | 27 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 52 (6) As of 8/20/2012 |
| Career Earnings* | $1.84 million As of 8/20/2012 |
| Current World Rank | 44 |
| Current Bassmaster Standing | 39 (276 points) |
| Best Finish in 2013 | 9 - Sabine River, 3/14/2013 |
| Best Finish in 2012 | 7 - Toledo Bend Reservoir, 6/7/2012 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
68 - Alabama River, 5/9/2013 20 - West Point Lake, 5/2/2013 43 - Bull Shoals Lake, 4/18/2013 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 15 (1) As of 8/20/2012 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 3 (0) As of 8/20/2012 |
| Titles/Honors | BASS Angler of the Year (2001, 1998, 1995), Bassmaster Classic (1995) |
| Angling Hero | Larry Nixon - "I think he's the best fisherman ever, and he's a nice guy." |
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| Home Lake | Lake Ouachita (AR) |
| Favorite Lake | Lake Guntersville (AL) - "Lake Ouachita is my home lake, but I have to put Guntersville at the top of my list. It's just a bass factory, and it's a fun lake to fish." |
| Least Favorite Lake | Harris Chain (FL) - "I just don't like it. There's no grass." |
| Favorite Technique | Fishing any deep structure |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Versatility |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Post-spawn fishing |
| Biggest Weakness | Muddy rivers that are rising |
| Boat | Skeeter |
| Motor | Yamaha |
| Fishing Sponsors | Strike King lures, Lew's reels, All-Star rods, Stren line |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy 2500 |
| Favorite Food | Fried seafood |
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| Favorite Music | Country and western (George Jones) |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Forrest Gump (movie) |
| Non-Angling Hero | Rev. Billy Graham - "He's the greatest American who's ever lived." |
| When Not Fishing | "I like to hunt deer with my son." |
| Why He Fishes | "I just love it. I've always loved to fish since I was a little boy. I've never gotten tired of it." |
| Website | markdavisbasspro.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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