Michael Murphy
Gilbert, South Carolina
Michael Murphy qualified for the FLW 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 | 28 |
| Height | 6′5″ |
| Weight | 230 lbs. |
| Education | Purdue University — Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences |
Angling Stuff
| Years Pro | 3 |
| Angling Hero(s) | “My family — they got me into it.” |
| Home Lake | Lake Murray, SC |
| Favorite Lake(s) | Lake Erie (NY) |
| Least Favorite | There are several tough lakes. I try not to have a least favorite to keep a positive attitude. |
| Favorite Technique | Topwater, Flipping, and Ledge Fishing |
| 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 | National Guard, Ranger Boats, Yamaha, TABU Tackle, ima Japan, Optimum Baits, Navionics, KeelShield, Humminbird, Minn Kota, Abu Garcia, Fenwick, Berkley Trilene, Spiderwire, Berkley Gulp, Costa Del Mar, and Plano |
| Non-Fishing Sponsor | National Guard |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD |
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, Pizza, or sushi.” |
| Favorite Music | Just about anything. |
| Favorite Book / Movie | Advanced Fishing Techniques; Tracking Trophies; Big Bass Zone (books) / Anything comedy or based on a true story (movie) |