| Hometown | Wagoner, Oklahoma |
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| Age | 55 |
| Former Occupation | Worked at Ford glass plant |
| Height | 5' 10'' |
| Weight | 195 lbs. |
| Injuries | None |
| Years Pro | 28 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 67 (7) As of 9/17/2012 |
| Career Earnings* | $2.37 million As of 9/17/2012 |
| Current World Rank | 50 |
| Current Bassmaster Standing | 52 (259 points) |
| Current FLW Standing | 82 (460 points) |
| Best Finish in 2013 | 6 - Alabama River, 5/9/2013 |
| Best Finish in 2012 | 8 - Lake Michigan, 6/28/2012 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
141 - Lake Eufaula, 5/16/2013 6 - Alabama River, 5/9/2013 10 - West Point Lake, 5/2/2013 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 17 (0) - 2nd twice As of 9/17/2012 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 8 (0) - 2nd three times As of 9/17/2012 |
| Angling Hero | "I don't know if I really have one. I look up to Denny, Rick and Larry. I think a lot of them." |
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| Home Lake | Ft. Gibson (OK)
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| Favorite Lake | "I really don't have one. I like lakes that suit my style of fishing, which is buck brush and willows in the water, and stumps and trees like Toledo Bend. Just any good lake that has big fish in it." |
| Least Favorite Lake | Lake Havasu (AZ) - "We had a tournament there several years ago, and I think I caught one or two fish in 3 days." |
| Favorite Technique | Flipping and pitching |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Fishing a jig in high, shallow water |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Fishing a jig deep |
| Biggest Weakness | Clear water (will look for dirty water) |
| Boat | Ranger |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | MotorGuide, Quantum, Lowrance, Solar Bat, Gene Larew, Sunline, Lunker Lure, Power-Pole, Wired2Fish, River2Sea |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | Kevin Grover GMC (Wagoner, Okla.), Tommy Biffle Lakeside Polaris |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | GMC Yukon |
| Favorite Food | Any steak (medium-well) |
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| Favorite Music | Country |
| Favorite Book/Movie | "Any action-type movie. I don't really have a favorite." |
| When Not Fishing | "I shoot archery tournaments and I like to hunt." |
| Why He Fishes | "I like to be outside, and it's a good way to make a living. You get to travel and see the country, and the way the paybacks are getting now you can make a lot of money at it." |
| Website | www.tommybiffle.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: 2/7/2013
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