| Hometown | Norton, MA | D.O.B. | 1959 | Family | Wife: Lisa Children: Ben, Jamie, and Dakota | Height | 6' 1'' | Weight | 180 lbs. | | | | 1998 Massachusetts BASS Federation Champion | | Angling Hero | Takahiro Omori. He overcame the obstacles of living in a foreign country by excelling in his strength; catching fish, knowing the rest would take care of itself. | Favorite Lake | Santee Cooper Lakes, South Carolina. This was the site of my first national tournament money finish. | Least Favorite Lake | Hudson River, NY - I love to fish there, but for some reason I've had had trouble during tournaments. | Favorite Technique | Reaction Strike Revolution Shad in Yellow Perch color for big Smallmouth bas. | Primary Fishing Strength | Shallow water | Secondary Fishing Strength | Light line finesse | Biggest Weakness | Suspended fish | Boat | Skeeter i class 20i | Motor | Yamaha 250 | Electronics | Humminbird 1197 SI at the console and 997 SI-c on the Bow | Trolling Motor | Minn Kota Fortrex 101 FUS2 / 52101 | Fishing Sponsors | Yamaha Motors, Skeeter Boats, Shimano, Minn-Kota, Humminbird, Bass Boat Saver, Costa Del Mar, Reaction Strike, Power Pole | Non-Fishing Sponsors | My family, Lisa is awesome, she holds down the fort while I’m on the road. She is so supportive. I couldn't do half of what I do without her in my life. | Tow Vehicle | '06 Chevy 3500 LT3 Diesel Dooley | | | Favorite Food | Seafood (Stripe Bass, Steamers, Lobster) | Favorite Music | 3 Doors Down, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Outlaws, New Country | Favorite Book/Movie | Shaw Shank Redemption (movie) | Non-Angling Hero | My Dad - "He taught me about the outdoors and always made time for the family." He is one of the best woodsmen I know. | When Not Fishing | "I like to just hang out with the family." | Why He Fishes | "I fish for the next bite.” I’ve fished my whole life. I caught my first Stripe Bass and Blue fish at the age of 4. | Pet Peeves | Stepping in something wet with clean socks on, people who are late, and people that do not return phone calls. | | | |