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Info
| Hometown | Greenwood, Indiana |
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| Age | 57 |
| Former Occupation | Construction superintendent (current) |
| Height | 5' 6'' |
| Weight | 160 lbs. |
| Injuries | Tennis elbow |
Stats
| Years Pro | 13 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 2 (0) As of 11/19/2013 |
| Career Earnings* | $105,976 As of 11/19/2013 |
| Current World Rank | 208 |
| Current FLW Standing | 93 (796 points) |
| Best Finish in 2017 | 25 - Lake Travis, 2/16/2017 |
| Best Finish in 2016 | 78 - Lake Hartwell, 3/17/2016 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
112 - Potomac River, 6/15/2017 48 - Mississippi River, 5/18/2017 159 - Beaver Lake, 4/27/2017 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 11/19/2013 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 1 (0) As of 11/19/2013 |
Angling Stuff
| Angling Hero | Tommy Biffle - "I like his fishing style." |
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| Favorite Lake | Kentucky Lake (KY/TN) - "I've been successful there, and it fits my style of fishing." |
| Least Favorite Lake | Old Hickory (TN) - "I can't catch any fish down there." |
| Favorite Technique | Pitching and flipping a Zoom Brush Hog |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Pitching and flipping shallow water |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Cranking and spinnerbaits in shallow water |
| Biggest Weakness | Deep vertical fishing |
| Boat | Ranger |
| Motor | Evinrude |
| Fishing Sponsors | Minn Kota, Raymarine, Strike King, Lew's, Dobyns Rods, Optima Batteries, The Outdoorsman Sport Shop, HUK |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | iON America, Lucas Oil, ATX Wheels, MAV TV, Protect the Harvest, General Tire, Buck Knives, Bob's Machine Shop |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Toyota Tundra |
Personal Stuff
| Favorite Food | Fried chicken |
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| Favorite Music | Country (Brad Paisley) |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Max Lucado books |
| When Not Fishing | "I like to vacation with the family on a beach." |
| Why He Fishes | "I just love it. I love the competition, and the fish are forever changing. It's probably the most equal sport out there, and you don't have to depend on someone else. It's all up to you." |
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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: 11/19/2013
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