Hometown: Hughson, California
Birthdate: 6/20/74
Former Occupation: Boat salesman, car salesman, UPS loader
Angling Heroes: Larry Nixon and Kevin VanDam - "Nixon was stomping everybody when I was getting into it, and he was a worm fisherman. VanDam's confidence is incredible."
Home Lake: California Delta and Clear Lake (CA)
Favorite Lake: California Delta and Clear Lake (CA) - "I love them both equally."
Favorite Technique: Flipping mats - "Any bite could be a double-digit fish."
Primary Fishing Strength: Flipping
Secondary Fishing Strength: Dad "He taught me so much about life and how to be successful."
When Not Fishing: "I'm always fishing. I like to fish for anything. Carp, bluegill, crappie as long as I'm fishing I'm happy."
Why He Fishes: "Because I love it. For me it's the purest thing in the world. I'd rather fish than do anything."