Hometown: Wynne, Arkansas

Years Pro: 22

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

Favorite Lake:  Any lakes on the Tennessee river

Least Favorite Lake:  Doesn't Have One

Favorite Technique: Crankin'

Boat:  Bass Cat Boats

Motor:  Mercury

Favorite Music:  Contemporary Christian and Country

Favorite Book/Movie: Where the Red Fern Grows (book)/Facing the Giants (movie)

Hobbies: Crappie fishing and Deer hunting.

Why he fishes:  "I feel like I was blessed with good outdoor skills and I'm very competitive. Bass fishing was a way I could pursue those."