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Hometown: Mt. Ida, Arkansas
Age: 42
Former Occupation: Fishing Guide
Height: 6' 3''
Weight: 265 lbs.

Years Pro: 21

Top 10 Finishes (Wins): 45 (5)

Best Finish in 2006: 23 - Lake Cumberland, 5/3/2006

Best Finish in 2005: 1 - Smith Lake, 4/20/2005

Titles/Honors: BASS Angler of the Year (2001, 1998, 1995), Bassmaster Classic (1995)

Angling Hero: Larry Nixon - "I think he's the best fisherman ever, and he's a nice guy."

Favorite Lake: Lake Guntersville (AL) - "Lake Ouachita is my home lake, but I have to put Guntersville at the top of my list. It's just a bass factory, and it's a fun lake to fish."

Least Favorite Lake: Harris Chain (FL) - "I just don't like it. There's no grass."

Favorite Technique: Fishing any deep structure

Primary Fishing Strength: Versatility

Secondary Fishing Strength: Post-spawn fishing

Biggest Weakness: Muddy rivers that are rising

Fishing Sponsors: Pflueger reels, All-Star Graphite Rods, Strike King lures, Gerber Legendary Blades

Favorite Food: Fried seafood

Favorite Music: Country and western (George Jones)

Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump

When Not Fishing: "I like to hunt deer with my son."

Why He Fishes: "I just love it. I've always loved to fish since I was a little boy. I've never gotten tired of it."

Website: www.markdavisbasspro.com