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Hometown: Muscle Shoals , Alabama
Age: 34
Former Occupation: Bass Guide
Height: 6' 0''
Weight: 180 lbs.


Years Pro:
9 mdaction

Top 10 Finishes (Wins)*: 20 (3) As of 1/12/2007
Best Finish in 2006: 8 - Lake Wylie, 7/27/2006
Titles/Honors: BASS Angler of the Year (2000)
Angling Hero: Mark Davis - "I admire the humility he has with all of his success." Father - "Because of the values and work ethic he taught me."
Home Lake: Pickwick Lake (AL)
Favorite Lake: Lake Champlain (NY/VT) - "It's so full of fish, both largemouths and smallmouths. A close second would be Cedar Creek Lake, where I grew up."
Least Favorite Lake: "I'd have to say the Red River chain, not because it's a bad fishery but because I've done so badly there."
Favorite Technique: Offshore structure (deep cranking)
Primary Fishing Strength: Fishing around grass
Secondary Fishing Strength: Deep offshore structure
Biggest Weakness: Low-weight tournaments
Fishing Sponsors: Pflueger reels, All-Star Graphite Rods, Bass Pro Shops, PRADCO Outdoor Brands (Silver Thread, Rebel, Bomber, Yum, etc), Lowrance, Minn Kota, Plano Tackle Systems, Smith Optics
Favorite Food: Mexican (quesadillas)
Favorite Music: "Anything – it depends on what mood I'm in."
Favorite Book/Movie: The Bible (book)/The Rainmaker (movie)
Non-Angling Hero: Dad – "He's my hero because of the values and work ethic he taught me."
When Not Fishing: "When I'm not fishing, I'm probably thinking about it. I'm a big college football (Auburn Tigers) fan, and a big Atlanta Braves fan. I also enjoy turkey hunting."
Why He Fishes: "It's almost unexplainable. I get so much enjoyment out of it. Competition makes it exciting, and I really enjoy the challenge of figuring out bass."
Website: www.timmyhorton.com