Michael Murphy

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)

Links

michaelmurphyfishing.com