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Hank Cherry
Info
| Hometown | Maiden, North Carolina |
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| Age | 43 |
| Former Occupation | Liquor broker rep |
| Height | 6' 3'' |
| Weight | 235 lbs. |
Stats
| Years Pro | 10 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 6 (1) As of 4/24/2014 |
| Career Earnings* | $336,138 As of 4/24/2014 |
| Current World Rank | 42 |
| Current Bassmaster Standing | 24 (419 points) |
| Best Finish in 2017 | 5 - Sam Rayburn Reservoir, 5/17/2017 |
| Best Finish in 2016 | 6 - Toledo Bend Reservoir, 5/12/2016 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
81 - Lake Dardanelle, 6/2/2017 5 - Sam Rayburn Reservoir, 5/17/2017 38 - Ross Barnett Reservoir, 4/27/2017 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 2 (0) As of 4/24/2014 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 4/24/2014 |
Angling Stuff
| Angling Hero | Clay Dyer |
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| Home Lake | Norman |
| Favorite Lake | Okeechobee |
| Least Favorite Lake | Beaver |
| Favorite Technique | Power-fishing |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Cold-water jerkbaits |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Jigs |
| Biggest Weakness | Finesse fishing |
| Boat | Triton |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | Triton Boats, Mercury, Abu Garcia, P-Line, Stormr, Death Shimmer spinnerbaits, Power-Pole, E.R. Lures, Livingston Lures, Damiki Baits, Eco Pro Tungsten
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| Non-Fishing Sponsors | Evan Williams Bourbon |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Toyota Tundra |
Personal Stuff
| Favorite Food | Steak and potatoes |
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| Favorite Music | Country |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Bible (book)/The Natural (movie) |
| Non-Angling Hero | Dad |
| When Not Fishing | Hunting, spending time with family, church activities |
| Why He Fishes | "The competition. I am a firm believer the Lord put me on earth to do this so that’s why I continue doing it." |
| Website | www.hankcherry.com |
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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: 6/1/2016
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