Birthday: September 24, 1985
Height: 5’11
Hometown: Bartlett, Illinois
Website http://www.umffederation.com/news.php
Family: Mom (Susan), Dad (George), Brother (Kevin)
If you could only fish with one lure what would it be: The obvious answer is a JIG! But if I was kinda crazy and I am I’d say a FROG
Favorite band: I listen to all music. Some of my favs are Coldplay, Motion City Soundtrack, Jack Johnson,Fallout Boy, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, and a lot more
Boat/Motor: Still trying to afford one…just finished college so it may take a while!
Tow Vehicle: 2004 Toyota 4Runner
If you were not fishing what would you be doing: Either playing volleyball or relaxing with my friends enjoying life.
Hero My dad. He’s living the dream! Came to America when he was 15, jumped right into high school, learned english and graduated at the top of his class. Got a masters degree in college and now works for the Department of Commerce. He is my number 1 sponsor for sure.
Career Highlights FLW – BFLs
2007 Regional Qualifier – Great Lakes Division
6th Place Prairie Du Chein, WI
9th Place Wabasha, MN
2008 Regional Qualifier – Great Lakes Division
*The Outdoor Channel – Ultimate Match Fishing: College Edition (Oneida Lake, NY)
2nd Place ($7500)
Round 1 – Illinois v. Louisville (win)
Round 2 – Illinois v. Iowa (win)
Semifinal – Illinois v. Oklahoma (win)
Championship Match – Illinois v. Kentucky (loss by 3 oz.)
Big Bucks Bass Tournament trail
Lake Geneva (06-21-2008) – 2nd Place
Lake Geneva (09-06-2008) – 4th Place
Lake Geneva (09-20-2008) – 3rd Place
2008 Big Bucks Bass Championship
Fox College Sports – Arkansas Tech Invitational 2007
4th Place out of 55 teams (Big bass day 2 – 5.98lbs)
Under Armour National Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship 2007
*Big Ten Classic Champions 2006 & 2007
2006 – Madison Chain, WI (Big bass – 4.74)
2007 – Newton Lake, IL
*Illinois Collegiate Championship 2005
Lake of Egypt – 3rd Place
Fighting Illini Bass Club vs. Champaign-Urbana Bass Club
1st place and big bass (5.75lbs)
Bass World Sports – Mississippi River Pool 13 Savannah
6th place out of 45 boats
Angler’s Edge – Mississippi River Pool 13 Savannah
3rd place
