Drew Benton
Info
| Hometown | Panama City, Florida |
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| Age | 29 |
| 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 | 64 |
| Current Bassmaster Standing | 83 (269 points) |
| Best Finish in 2017 | 18 - Lake Conroe, 3/24/2017 |
| Best Finish in 2016 | 4 - St. Johns River, 3/17/2016 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
83 - Lake Dardanelle, 6/2/2017 40 - Sam Rayburn Reservoir, 5/17/2017 59 - Ross Barnett Reservoir, 4/27/2017 |
| 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 | Bass Assassin, Phenix Rods, Odyssey Batteries, Costa Del Mar, Elite Tungsten, Bagley, Power-Pole, Lowrance |
| 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: 4/30/2013
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