Hometown: West Memphis, Arkansas

Years Pro: Fifteen

Angling Hero:  Clay Dyer -- "He's quite an inspiration"

Favorite Lake:  All lakes on the Mississippi and Tennessee rivers

Least Favorite Lake:  Pascagoula River

Favorite Technique: Crankin'

Boat:  Ranger

Motor:  Mercury

Favorite Music:  Contemporary Christian

Favorite Book:  Bible

Favorite Movie:  Facing the Giants

Hobbies: Crappie fishing and Deer hunting.

Why he fishes:  "I feel like I was blessed with good outdoor skills and I have a really competitive spirit about me. Bass fishing was a way I could pursue those."