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Gary Cline - Angler, North Carolina
Full Name: Gary Cline
Age: 54
Hometown: Lexington, NC
State Federation: North Carolina
Division: Southern
Occupation: Purchasing Agent
Family: Wife Jeanene
When & why did you begin bass fishing? I began at the age of 12. I fished with my grandfather for several years using cane poles and old bait casters, I started using some of his old lures and caught my first bass at 14.
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? That’s a tuff one. I have several moments I will never forget. I have one a couple BFL Qualifiers and the North Carolina State Championship was pretty neat.
Biggest catch; when, where & how: 9 lb 2 oz on Lake Hickory [13292]
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? Rick Clunn
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? It would be a dream come true. I have always wanted to fish a professional circuit to see what it is all about.
Tom Schachten - Co-Angler, Wyoming
Full Name: Tom Schachten
Age: 60
Hometown: Driggs, Idaho
State Federation: Wyoming
Division: Northwestern
Occupation: Building Contractor
Family: Roxanne, Staci, Aaron & Maisie
When & why did you begin bass fishing? Began in 1970 when I returned from 3 tours in Vietnam, fishing for bass. I always fished since I was 4 years old while living in the mountains of California.
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? There have been many, but making 3 Nationals & fishing in the 2003 Bassmaster Classic was the best.
Biggest catch; when & where: In 2008, Clear Lake, CA while fishing before a tournament I caught 53 lbs in 5 fish & the tournament caught the Big Bag for about 32 lbs & big fish 11 ½ lbs, but only got 4th out of 165.
Do you have a good luck charm or certain thing you do when it comes to fishing? If so, what is it? No good luck charm, but I bring 40 years of fishing experience to fall back on.
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? KVD, but I met and fished with him in 2003 Classic.
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? It would mean after fishing the 2003 Classic, I would be able to go to the Forrest Wood Cup & be able to fish in the biggest tournament. No fisherman gets to fish the 2 biggest tournaments in the world very often.
Don Muir - Angler, Maryland
Full Name: Donald Muir
Age: 56
Hometown: Nottingham Maryland
State Federation: Maryland
Division: Mid-Atlantic
Occupation: Police Sergeant
Family: Wife Michelle, Son Donald JR, Daughter Stephaine
When & why did you begin bass fishing? When I was 14yrs with my dad.
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? Fishing with the Elite Pro Mark Davis and winning a new boat.
Biggest catch; when, where & how: 22lbs Upper Chesapeake Bay fishing frogs on grass mats
Do you have a good luck charm or certain thing you do when it comes to fishing? If so, what is it? My wife Michelle who has always stood by me and supported me for the past 28 yrs. The little notes I find packed in my suit case or lunch wishing me good luck and bring home the money.
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? KVD
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? Winning would mean retirement from the Baltimore City Police Department after 35 yrs of service. Because this is the only way my wife said that I can retire this year.
Shawn McConville - Co-Angler, Washington
Full Name: Shawn A. McConville
Age: 44
Hometown: Renton, WA
State Federation: Washington
Division: West
Occupation: Engineering Data Analyst
Family: Wife – Pamela, Sons – Bowen and Shane
When & why did you begin bass fishing? My Grandfather took me fishing all the time when I was young for Salmon, Trout, Perch and Walleye. Occasionally I would catch a bass and I was always excited by the fight they would put up so when I turned 16 and had a car I learned to fish for bass.
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? Standing on the stage of my first professional bass tournament with Ray Scott.
Biggest catch; when, where & how: 9lb 5oz - California Delta at a FLW series event on a swimbait.
Do you have a good luck charm or certain thing you do when it comes to fishing? If so, what is it? I have my son’s bathtub toys (rubber duck and alligator) in my livewell.
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? Hank Parker.
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? It would be very special to win an event ran by such a respected organization.
Next Week's Spotlights
Mike Morris, GA :: Chris Oeser, NJ :: Jason Knapp, MI :: Ronnie Gordon, MS :: Scott Hamel, KS
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