| Hometown |
Plainfield, IN |
| Age |
26 |
| Height |
6'5" |
| Weight |
225 lbs. |
| Family |
Kristi (wife) |
| Education |
Purdue University — Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences |
| Current Occupation |
Fished right after college, Industry lure designer and Public Relations since 2003 |
| Angling Hero |
"My grandfather and father — they got me into it." |
| Home Lake |
Lake Murray, SC |
| Favorite Lake |
Lake Erie (NY) |
| Least Favorite |
Old Hickory, TN — "Need I say more?" |
| Favorite Technique |
Topwater |
| Primary Fishing Strength |
Jigs/Flipping and Pitching |
| Secondary Fishing Strength |
Cranking |
| Fishing Weakness |
"Thinking too much — it's just fishing." |
| Boat (Sponsor) |
Ranger |
| Motor (Sponsor) |
Yamaha |
| Fishing Sponsors |
ima Japan, Optimum Baits, Keelshield, Pflueger reels, All Star rods, X-Tools, Shakespeare Fishing Line, Costa Del Mar sunglasses |
| Non-Fishing Sponsor |
Slim Jim (ConAgra Foods) & "my wife, Kristi" |
| Tow Vehicle |
Toyota Tundra |
| Why He Fishes |
"I just like the outdoors. You never know what kind of nature you're going to see. And I love the competition." |
| When Not Fishing |
"Spending time with my wife and family, and supporting my sponsors." |
| Favorite Food |
"Either steak or sushi." |
| Favorite Music |
Classic Rock |
| Favorite Movie |
Gladiator |
