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Info
| Hometown | Clanton, Alabama |
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| Age | 35 |
| Former Occupation | Fishing guide |
| Height | 6' 2'' |
| Weight | 180 lbs. |
| Injuries | Bass thumb |
Stats
| Years Pro | 8 |
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| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 28 (7) As of 4/8/2025 |
| Career Earnings* | $2.1 million As of 4/8/2025 |
| Current World Rank | 13 |
| Best Finish in 2025 | 1 - Lake Guntersville, 4/3/2025 |
| Best Finish in 2024 | 1 - Toledo Bend Reservoir, 1/30/2024 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
1 - Lake Guntersville, 4/3/2025 36 - Lake Murray, 3/6/2025 55 - Harris Chain of Lakes, 2/13/2025 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 1 (0) As of 4/8/2025 |
| REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 6 (3) As of 4/8/2025 |
| Titles/Honors | Three-time REDCREST champion (2021, 2024, 2025) |
Angling Stuff
| 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 | Ranger |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | Favorite Rods, Rapala, CrushCity, VMC, Triton Boats, AFTCO, Power-Pole, ZPI, Snag Proof, Lowrance, T-H Marine, Airport Marine |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | McKinnon Toyota, Veneer Cast Stone |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Toyota Tundra |
Personal Stuff
| 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: 4/8/2025
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