About Michael Murphy
Michael's Angling Profile
| Hometown | Originally from Plainfield, IN. Currently resides in Gilbert, SC |
| Age | 30 |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 230 lbs. |
| Family | Kristi (wife), Karina (daughter) |
| Education | Purdue University — Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences |
| Previous Occupation | After college, Sales Management, lure designer, and Public Relations from 2004-2007 for two different fishing related companies. |
| 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 | Beaver Lake, AR |
| Favorite Technique | Topwater |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Flipping and Pitching |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Suspended Fish (Topwater/Jerkbaits) |
| Fishing Weakness | "Impatience/Fishing too fast. Trying too hard to make things happen, and not let things happen." |
| Boat (Sponsor) | Ranger |
| Motor (Sponsor) | Evinrude |
| Fishing Sponsors | Ranger Boats, Evinrude, TABU Tackle, ima Lures, Optimum Baits, Denali Rods, Power-Pole, FacultyofFishing.com, Keelshield, Humminbird, MinnKota, Navionics, Reins, Costa Del Mar, Deka, Plano, and Kool Well. |
| Non-Fishing Sponsor | Available Opportunity for Advertising. If interested, inquire at Michael@MichaelMurphyFishing.com |
| Tow Vehicle | 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, or a good pasta." |
| Favorite Music | "I listen to just about anything." |
| Favorite Movie | "Anything comedy or based on a true story." |
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