Hometown | Shelbyville, Kentucky |
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Age | 34 |
Former Occupation | None (fished right out of college) |
Height | 6' 1'' |
Weight | 190 lbs. |
Injuries | Broken foot (twice), broken wrist, fractured elbow |
Years Pro | 9 |
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Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 12 (0) As of 9/12/2023 |
Career Earnings* | $310,425 As of 9/12/2023 |
Current World Rank | 32 |
Best Finish in 2025 | 26 - Lake Conroe, 1/30/2025 |
Best Finish in 2024 | 2 - St. Lawrence River, 8/6/2024 |
Last 3 Finishes |
26 - Lake Conroe, 1/30/2025 2 - St. Lawrence River, 8/6/2024 29 - James River, 6/25/2024 |
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 9/12/2023 |
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 9/12/2023 |
Angling Hero | Kevin VanDam |
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Home Lake | Barren River Lake |
Favorite Lake | Pickwick |
Least Favorite Lake | Any Florida lake |
Favorite Technique | Crankbait/jerkbait |
Primary Fishing Strength | Offshore |
Secondary Fishing Strength | Highland reservoirs |
Biggest Weakness | Sight-fishing |
Boat | Falcon |
Motor | Mercury |
Fishing Sponsors | Falcon Boats, Mercury Marine, Swate (rods, reels, apparel), P-Line, Bass Mafia, Precision Sonar, GoWild, Graph Glass, Power-Pole, Lowrance, Sea Clear Power |
Non-Fishing Sponsors | Buffalo Construction |
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Toyota Tundra |
Favorite Food | Mexican |
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Favorite Music | Country and rap |
Favorite Book/Movie | Shooter (movie) |
Non-Angling Hero | My dad and uncle |
When Not Fishing | Hunting, golf |
Why He Fishes | "I'm in love with the sport and competing with the best." |
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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: 9/12/2023
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