About Michael Murphy
Michael's Angling Profile
| Hometown | Originally from Plainfield, IN. Currently resides in Gilbert, SC |
| Age | 39 |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 250 lbs. |
| Family | Kristi (wife), Karina (daughter), Lucas (Son) |
| Education | Purdue University — Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences |
| Previous Occupation | After college, Sales Management, lure designer, and Public Relations from 2004-present for various fishing related companies. |
| Current Occupation | Real Estate Agent at Lake Homes Realty. |
| Angling Hero(s) | "My family growing up — we spent much of my time growing up in the outdoors, camping, fishing, hiking, and boating. My fascination with fishing just dominated and it became more than a hobby, even in the beginning, it was more of an obsession. They really got me into it." |
| Home Lake | Lake Murray, SC |
| Favorite Lake | Lake Murray, SC |
| Second Favorite Lake | Anything on the Tennessee River |
| Least Favorite | Deep clear lakes |
| Favorite Technique | Topwater |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Flipping and Pitching |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Suspended Fish (Topwater/Jerkbaits) |
| Boat (Sponsor) | Falcon |
| Motor (Sponsor) | Mercury |
| Sponsors | Falcon Bass Boats, Reins Fishing, ima Lures, Optimum Baits, Lew's, Humminbird, MinnKota, Talon, Mercury Marine, SeaStar, Strike King, Greenfish Tackle, Bass Boat Technologies, and G2 Gemini. |
| Tow Vehicle | GMC Yukon XL Denali |
| Why He Fishes | "I love the outdoors, the tournament competition, and the people you meet along the way." |
| When Not Fishing | "Spending time with my wife and family." |
| Favorite Food | "Steak, Sushi, Pizza or a good pasta." |
| Favorite Music | "I listen to just about anything that you can understand the words with a good beat and a good message." |
| Favorite Movie | "Anything comedy or based on a true story." |
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