Hometown | Centerville, Alabama |
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Age | 54 |
Former Occupation | Project manager |
Height | 5' 11'' |
Weight | 240 lbs. |
Years Pro | 19 |
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Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 30 (5) As of 7/6/2016 |
Career Earnings* | $306,830 As of 7/6/2016 |
Current World Rank | 264 |
Best Finish in 2020 | 75 - Lake Martin, 3/19/2020 |
Last 3 Finishes |
134 - Lake Erie, 8/11/2020 110 - Mississippi River, 7/29/2020 191 - Lake Chickamauga, 6/23/2020 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 2 (0) As of 7/6/2016 |
FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 7/6/2016 |
Angling Hero | Denny Brauer |
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Home Lake | Alabama River |
Favorite Lake | Lay Lake |
Least Favorite Lake | Lewis Smith |
Favorite Technique | Swimming a jig |
Primary Fishing Strength | Versatility |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Shallow water |
Biggest Weakness | Deep finesse fishing |
Boat | Ranger |
Motor | Mercury |
Fishing Sponsors | Ranger, Mercury, Airport Marine, Rod Glove, Power-Pole, Phenix Rods, Nichols Lures, MotorGuide, Reaction Innovations
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Non-Fishing Sponsors | Moore's Marinade, Rozar's Paint, Star Insulation, Burke's Mechanical, Bob's Machine |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Toyota Tundra |
Favorite Food | Boiled crawfish |
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Favorite Music | Country |
Non-Angling Hero | Nick Saban |
When Not Fishing | Hunting, University of Alabama football |
Why He Fishes | "It's a little bit of the competitiveness in it. I played football and like to compete. It’s challenging, too, with the all decisions you have to make. If I wasn’t tournament fishing, I wouldn’t be a great fun fisherman." |
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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: 7/6/2016
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