Hometown | Clanton, Alabama |
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Age | 31 |
Former Occupation | Fishing guide |
Height | 6' 2'' |
Weight | 180 lbs. |
Injuries | Bass thumb |
Years Pro | 4 |
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Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 13 (2) As of 1/16/2020 |
Career Earnings* | $392,000 As of 1/16/2020 |
Current World Rank | 22 |
Best Finish in 2020 | 5 - Lake Eufaula, 2/7/2020 |
Last 3 Finishes |
60 - Lake Erie, 8/11/2020 21 - Mississippi River, 7/29/2020 31 - Sturgeon Bay, 7/10/2020 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 1 (0) As of 1/16/2020 |
FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 1/16/2020 |
Angling Hero | Bill Dance |
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Home Lake | Coosa River |
Favorite Lake | Lake Jordan |
Least Favorite Lake | Lake Tuscaloosa |
Favorite Technique | Deep water/Offshore |
Primary Fishing Strength | Offshore |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Grass fishing |
Biggest Weakness | Shallow cranking |
Boat | Triton |
Motor | Mercury |
Fishing Sponsors | 6th Sense Lures, Costa, NetBait, Phenix Rods, Lowrance, Power-Pole, T-H Marine, Triton Boats, AFTCO (apparel), Owner hooks, ZPI fishing, Airport Marine, Power-Pole, Mercury |
Non-Fishing Sponsors | McKinnon Toyota, Veneer Cast Stone |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Toyota Tundra |
Favorite Food | Seafood
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Favorite Music | Country/Eric Church |
Favorite Book/Movie | Happy Gilmore (movie) |
Non-Angling Hero | Jesus Christ |
When Not Fishing | Bow hunting |
Why He Fishes | "I love 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: 1/16/2020
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