Michael Murphy
Gilbert, South Carolina
FLW Tour Rookie Michael Murphy qualified for the Tour Championship in his first year. Michael has worked for leading tackle manufacturers in sales and product development since graduating from Purdue University with a fisheries and aquatic sciences degree. Michael has been on the forefront of developing some ICAST best-of-category winners over the past four years and brings a wealth of knowledge, not only on product design, but manufacturing and sales also.
Stats
| Hometown | Gilbert, South Carolina |
| Age | 26 |
| Height | 6′5″ |
| Weight | 230 lbs. |
| Education | Purdue University — Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences |
Angling Stuff
| Years Pro | 1 |
| Angling Hero | “My grandfather and father — they got me into it.” |
| Home Lake | Lake Murray, SC |
| Favorite Lake | Lake Erie (NY) |
| Least Favorite | Old Hickory, TN — “Need I say more?” |
| Favorite Technique | Topwater |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Finesse |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Flipping/pitching jigs |
| Fishing Weakness | “Thinking too much — it’s just fishing.” |
| Boat (Sponsor) | Ranger |
| Motor (Sponsor) | Yamaha |
| Fishing Sponsors | ima Japan, Optimum Baits, Keelshield, Pflueger reels, All Star rods, X-Tools, Shakespeare Fishing Line, Costa Del Mar sunglasses |
| Non-Fishing Sponsor | Slim Jim (ConAgra Foods) & “my wife, Kristi” |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Toyota Tundra |
Personal Stuff
| Why He Fishes | “I just like the outdoors. You never know what kind of nature you’re going to see. And I love the competition.” |
| When Not Fishing | “Spending time with my wife and family, and supporting my sponsors.” |
| Favorite Food | “Either steak or sushi.” |
| Favorite Music | Classic Rock (Billy Idol, ELO) |
| Favorite Book / Movie | Advanced Fishing Techniques; Tracking Trophies; Big Bass Zone (books) / Gladiator (movie) |