Ron Nelson
Info
| Hometown | Berrien Springs, Michigan |
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| Age | 48 |
| Former Occupation | Painting contractor (current) |
| Height | 6' 0'' |
| Weight | 215 lbs. |
Stats
| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 11 (3) As of 3/25/2020 |
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| Career Earnings* | $445,665 As of 3/25/2020 |
| Current World Rank | 198 |
| Best Finish in 2022 | 4 - Pickwick Lake, 4/21/2022 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
28 - St. Lawrence River, 8/16/2022 21 - Lake Champlain, 7/29/2022 61 - James River, 6/16/2022 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 3/25/2020 |
| REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 1 (0) As of 3/25/2020 |
Angling Stuff
| Angling Hero | Takahiro Omori, Kevin VanDam |
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| Home Lake | Lake Michigan |
| Favorite Lake | Santee Cooper |
| Favorite Technique | Punching heavy cover |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Sight-fishing |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Transitional ledges |
| Biggest Weakness | Dropshotting |
| Boat | Ranger |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | 13 Fishing, Ranger Boats, Mercury, Lowrance, Power-Pole, M-Tech Lithium Batteries, Trick Step, Day's Boat Sales, Clear H20 Tackle, Sunline |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy Duramax diesel |
Personal Stuff
| Favorite Food | Mexican |
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| Favorite Music | All |
| Favorite Book/Movie | "Any movie on a cold winter evening with my wife and dogs." |
| Non-Angling Hero | Dad |
| When Not Fishing | "Hanging out with my wife and dogs on the shores of Lake Michigan." |
| Why He Fishes | "Because I feel like I'm in my natural element. It's what I truly love to do. Fishing fulfills my soul." |
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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: 3/25/2020
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