Hometown | Panama City, Florida |
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Age | 35 |
Former Occupation | Longshoreman (crane operator) |
Height | 6' 0'' |
Weight | 190 lbs. |
Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 11 (2) As of 9/20/2019 |
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Career Earnings* | $647,009 As of 9/20/2019 |
Current World Rank | 28 |
Current Bassmaster Standing | 20 (343 points) |
Best Finish in 2023 | 1 - Lake Murray, 4/20/2023 |
Best Finish in 2022 | 2 - Harris Chain of Lakes, 2/17/2022 |
Last 3 Finishes |
64 - Lay Lake, 5/11/2023 27 - Santee Cooper Lakes, 4/27/2023 1 - Lake Murray, 4/20/2023 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 2 (0) As of 9/20/2019 |
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 1 (0) As of 9/20/2019 |
Angling Hero | Andy Morgan – "He's a super nice guy and he catches them everywhere we go." |
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Home Lake | Seminole |
Favorite Lake | Seminole |
Least Favorite Lake | Beaver |
Favorite Technique | Sight-fishing |
Primary Fishing Strength | Fishing vegetation |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Shallow water power-fishing |
Biggest Weakness | Deep, clear spotted bass fisheries |
Boat | Phoenix |
Motor | Mercury |
Fishing Sponsors | Phoenix Boats, Mercury, Bagley, Phenix Rods, Lew's (reels), Costa, Big Bite Baits, Millennium Marine, Lowrance, Nichols Lures, Power-Pole, Seaguar, Owner hooks, Elite Tungsten |
Non-Fishing Sponsors | DECKED, Nu-Threadz |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Toyota Tundra |
Favorite Food | Grilled back strap (venison) |
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Favorite Music | Country |
When Not Fishing | "I love to hunt deer, turkey, and ducks and spend time with family." |
Why He Fishes | "I have always wanted to make a living fishing. I am a very competitive person and I enjoy the challenge." |
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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: 11/17/2017
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