Neil Russell
Info
| Hometown | Nampa, Idaho |
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| Age | 62 |
| Former Occupation | Commercial fisherman |
| Height | 6' 2'' |
| Weight | 210 lbs. |
Stats
| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 0 (0) As of 6/30/2009 |
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| Career Earnings* | $8,902 As of 6/30/2009 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
20 - Lake Champlain, 7/9/2009 84 - Kentucky Lake, 6/11/2009 104 - Beaver Lake, 5/14/2009 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 0 (0) As of 6/30/2009 |
| REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) | 1 (0) As of 6/30/2009 |
Angling Stuff
| Angling Hero | Rick Clunn – "I like his straightforward attitude and he doesn't have a blown-up head. He's just always gone out and gotten the job done." |
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| Home Lake | Brownlee Resevoir |
| Favorite Lake | Columbia River |
| Favorite Technique | Jig-fishing |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Jig-fishing |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Small swimbaits |
| Biggest Weakness | Cranking |
| Boat | Ranger |
| Motor | Mercury |
| Fishing Sponsors | Dobyns Rods, Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits, Baitsmith, Venom Lures, Elkin Lures, Gamma, Humminbird, Minn Kota, Pepper Custom Baits, Western Marine |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | Kings Pro Tire Center |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Dodge Ram |
Personal Stuff
| Favorite Food | Barbecued baby back pork ribs |
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| Favorite Music | Country |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Meet the Parents (movie) |
| When Not Fishing | Bowhunting, golf |
| Why He Fishes | "I love the competition, whether it be in a tournament or against the bass. It's a competition every time you go out. It's a puzzle, and it's satisfying when you do the right things." |
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*BASS events (all events because BASS does not report Tour and Open earnings separately) and FLW Tour.
Biographical data last updated: 6/30/2009
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