| Hometown | Demopolis, Alabama |
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| Age | 53 |
| Former Occupation | Tank-trailer leasing company |
| Height | 6' 3'' |
| Weight | 190 lbs. |
| Years Pro | 10 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 15 (4) As of 8/29/2012 |
| Career Earnings* | $1.39 million As of 8/29/2012 |
| Current World Rank | 42 |
| Current Bassmaster Standing | 23 (315 points) |
| Best Finish in 2013 | 14 - Alabama River, 5/9/2013 |
| Best Finish in 2012 | 1 - Oneida Lake, 8/23/2012 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
14 - Alabama River, 5/9/2013 58 - West Point Lake, 5/2/2013 35 - Bull Shoals Lake, 4/18/2013 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 5 (1) As of 8/29/2012 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 8/29/2012 |
| Titles/Honors | 2007 Bassmaster Classic champion |
| Angling Hero | Kevin VanDam – "I worked with him on some Disney promotions and seminars, and have been around him. What impresses me most is not his ability to catch fish, but why he catches them. He's the smartest angler on tour. It's unbelievable how he manages his day." |
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| Home Lake | Lake Martin (AL) |
| Favorite Lake | Champlain (NY/VT) |
| Least Favorite Lake | Okeechobee (FL) – "It's my nemesis. I've lost there many, many times." |
| Favorite Technique | Topwater |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Versatility |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Topwater |
| Biggest Weakness | Cold water |
| Boat | Triton |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | MotorGuide, Vicious Fishing, Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, Duckett Fishing, Wiley X, Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Ford F350 (Multi-sponsor wrap) |
| Favorite Food | Spaghetti (with heavy meat sauce) |
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| Favorite Music | Country |
| Favorite Book/Movie | BASS Times (book)/Tin Cup (movie) |
| Non-Angling Hero | Michael Jordan – "Because of his work ethic, and also because he was the smartest player in basketball when he played." |
| Why He Fishes | "For the competition." |
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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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