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Info
| Hometown | Panama City, Florida |
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| Age | 31 |
| Former Occupation | Longshoreman (crane operator) |
| Height | 6' 0'' |
| Weight | 190 lbs. |
Stats
| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 5 (1) As of 7/6/2016 |
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| Career Earnings* | $297,514 As of 7/6/2016 |
| Current World Rank | 60 |
| Current Bassmaster Standing | 24 (145 points) |
| Best Finish in 2019 | 21 - St. Johns River, 2/7/2019 |
| Best Finish in 2018 | 1 - Lake Travis, 5/17/2018 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
32 - Tennessee River, 3/15/2019 36 - Lake Lanier, 2/14/2019 21 - St. Johns River, 2/7/2019 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 7/6/2016 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 1 (0) As of 7/6/2016 |
Angling Stuff
| Angling Hero | Andy Morgan – "He's a super nice guy and he catches them everywhere we go." |
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| Home Lake | Seminole |
| Favorite Lake | Seminole |
| Least Favorite Lake | Beaver |
| Favorite Technique | Sight-fishing |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Fishing vegetation |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Shallow water power-fishing |
| Biggest Weakness | Deep, clear spotted bass fisheries |
| Boat | Phoenix |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | Phoenix Boats, Mercury, Bagley, Phenix Rods, Lew's (reels), Costa, Tight Lines UV, Millennium Marine, Lowrance, Nichols Lures, Power-Pole, Seaguar, Owner hooks, Elite Tungsten |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | DECKED, Nu-Threadz |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Toyota Tundra |
Personal Stuff
| Favorite Food | Grilled back strap (venison) |
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| Favorite Music | Country |
| When Not Fishing | "I love to hunt deer, turkey, and ducks and spend time with family." |
| Why He Fishes | "I have always wanted to make a living fishing. I am a very competitive person and I enjoy the challenge." |
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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: 11/17/2017
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